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July 11
Energy, EV, Mining Research Showcased During Visit with PA Chris Scott
On June 13, U of T welcomed MPP Chris Scott, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Mines, for a lab tour and briefings on the university’s grid, electric vehicle (EV), and mining research – areas also affiliated with the Climate Positive Energy (CPE) Research Initiative. To begin, Associate Professor Ali Hooshyar provided PA […]
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April 22
In April’s budget, the government introduced a major shift in how universities receive public funding. University operating funding will be more closely linked to outcomes, including student and research metrics. The government also announced an expert panel tasked with developing an action plan o... Read More
April 21
For Joseph Wong, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, International Student Experience, the economic and cultural benefits of outbound mobility are undeniable. “Intercultural agility is a good in itself,” Dr. Wong says. Read More
April 20
All of the City of Toronto’s previous governance structures have been altered by the change to 26 Council members, leading to a task force examining how Toronto can improve its governance, making it more responsive to citizens and city-wide issues. Read More
April 17
This year’s federal budget makes it clear that higher education is vital and central to how the government sees Canada adapting to and succeeding in the future world of work. Read More