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From selfie culture to food science: 7 offbeat courses offered this academic year

Offered by the department for the study of religion in the Faculty of Arts & Science, “Heroes and Villains: Religion, Role ...
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U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models

For Nicolas Papernot, the secret to strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI is transparency – sharing information about ...
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In photos: Students kick off a new school year across U of T's three campuses

For University of Toronto students, the beginning of a new school year is a series of firsts – from new dorms and roommates ...
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Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th? U of T researchers crunch the numbers

Jeffrey Rosenthal was a young professor at the University of Toronto when he discovered he was born on a Friday – though not ...
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U of T student aims to deliver culturally competent health care in the community she calls home

Lakshmi Asokan was in Grade 4 when she first noticed the cultural and language barriers faced by her immigrant Sri Lankan ...
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U of T grad student returns home to inspire Nunavut youth in STEM

Shilo Chislett’s recent visit to Rankin Inlet, Nvt., was more than just a homecoming – it was an opportunity to inspire the ...
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‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: U of T mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal

Jacob Tsimerman, a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto, has won the prestigious Fields Medal. He becomes the first scholar based at a Canadian institution – and the second Canadian – ...
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U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale

The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, ...
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U of T, together with McMaster, announces early-stage life sciences venture fund with Genesys Capital

In a move that will provide a major boost to life sciences startups in Ontario and the Canadian health economy overall, the University of Toronto has partnered with McMaster University, Venture ...
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Full-fat dairy shows benefits without raising body fat or cholesterol, study finds

A Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming full-fat dairy. Harvey Anderson (supplied image) The findings, published ...
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Health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers to expand across Canada with $100‑million in federal support

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 ...
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From setback to a second start: How one U of T grad found her footing – and is helping others do the same

Lellow Sedio’s confidence in her education prospects hit a low point in 2017. Originally from Botswana, Sedio’s first attempt at university in Canada hadn’t gone to plan. She found herself overwhelmed ...