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June 25
$100‑million in federal support invested in health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers
A hospital data-sharing platform founded by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto will receive $100 million in new federal investment to expand across Canada. A “cornerstone” of Canada’s national AI strategy, the secure VITAL platform will enable the flow of real-time clinical data – starting with 160 hospitals across Ontario, Quebec and […]
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April 8
The University of Toronto is partnering with Palette Skills, a national non-profit organization, and other major Canadian academic and business organizations to address the growing skills gap in the Canadian economy and advance an inclusive post-pandemic recovery. The consortium, launched this week... Read More
March 3
Universities and colleges have a critical role to play in the Toronto region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by attracting the world’s brightest minds and providing a steady stream of talented workers to fuel the economic sectors of the future. Read More
February 18
With the United States set to inaugurate Joe Biden as the country’s next leader this week, Canada will need to enhance its talent-luring advantage, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler says in a Globe and Mail op-ed. Canada's attractiveness as a destination for talent increased in... Read More
November 17
A new report on the University’s contribution to defeating the COVID-19 virus highlights the mobilization of U of T scientists in response to the pandemic. Demonstrating Resilience in a Pandemic: Scientists as First Responders, shows the range of research and collaboration at the University. Diagn... Read More