Lectures & workshops

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Upcoming events

U of T Engineering Lectures on Demand

Jun 15 - Aug 31, 2026

Go back to school this summer and explore the most compelling ideas shaping the future of engineering.

Location: Online

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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Public History Lab: Hitler and Stalin Today by Professor Timothy Snyder

Jul 20 - Dec 18, 2026

Democracy is an attitude toward the future that demands a reckoning with the past.

Location: Online

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science

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Scott Schieman on 'I Want M.O.R.E: Why Your Job Still Matters'

Wed Sep 9, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Discover why work still matters with U of T Professor and author Scott Schieman, as he explores what people want and how to create meaningful work.

Location: Online and In-Person (Rotman School)

Presented by: Rotman School of Management

The Next Cybersecurity Challenge: AI-Powered Threats and Canada's Future

Thu Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. EDT

Join the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society for a timely conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity and what it means for our increasingly connected world.

Location: Online

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4 Short Talks: The Human Edge in the Age of AI

Tue Sep 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Four thought-provoking talks explore what gives us a human edge in the age of AI, from original thinking and reputation to knowledge work and workplace well-being.

Location: Rotman School of Management

Presented by: Rotman School of Management

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Special Tour for U of T Alumni: Gerstein Science Information Centre

Tue Sep 15, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Discover Gerstein Library on this guided walking tour!

Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

Should We Update the Canada Health Act?

Wed Sep 16, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. EDT

What is the future of health care in Canada? Join Professors Sara Allin and Greg Marchildon as they examine pressing issues such as access to care, workforce shortages, and emerging care models, and discuss what a “Canada Health Act 2.0” might entail.

Location: Online

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Special Tour for U of T Alumni: Robarts Library

Thu Sep 17, 2026 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Join us for a guided tour to rediscover Robarts library!

Location: Robarts Library

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

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Open Conversation with Korean Zen Master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim

Sun Sep 20, 2026 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM EDT

Join Ven. Pomnyun Sunim for an audience-led conversation exploring mindfulness, anxiety, and emotional well-being.

Location: Innis Town Hall

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

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Alumni Career Series: Is it Time for Your Next Career Move?

Wed Sep 23, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Whether you're exploring new leadership opportunities, navigating a career transition or considering what you want from your next career chapter, you'll leave with practical tools you can put into action right away.

Location: Online

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Health Inc Season 6, Episode 1 with Professor Matthew Herder

Thu Sep 24, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Professor Matthew Herder discusses vaccine equity, commercial forces, and the development of Ebola vaccines.

Location: Online

Presented by: Dalla Lana School of Public Health | Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Bloomberg Nursing Rounds: Geriatric Assessment in Older Adults with Cancer

Mon Sep 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM EDT

Learn about geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer and how Dr. Martine Puts is improving health outcomes for this population.

Location: Online and in-person (Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing - Health Sciences Building)

Presented by: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

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Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu on "What Happened to Liberal Democracy?"

Tue Sep 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu explores the rise and decline of liberal democracy, what drove its current crisis, and a new path toward shared prosperity.

Location: Rotman School of Management

Presented by: Rotman School of Management

Harvard's Jill Lepore on "The Rise of the Artificial State"

Wed Sep 30, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Jill Lepore examines how AI, data and technology are reshaping democracy, public life and human agency, and what it may take to reclaim democratic control.

Location: Rotman School of Management

Presented by: Rotman School of Management

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Engineering Leadership: Navigating a Changing World

Wed Oct 14, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Join Professor Emily Moore for an engaging discussion on engineering leadership, career evolution and the human skills shaping future success.

Location: Online

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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U of T Where You Are

This U of T lecture series brings the University to your community – cities around the world – to share fascinating research and ideas.

Stress-Free Degrees

A highlight of U of T’s annual Alumni Reunion! Enjoy engaging and thought-provoking lectures on interesting topics by leading U of T professors.

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Continuing education

Enhance your job readiness, secure professional designations, and expand your professional networks with Continuing Studies certificates and courses at U of T.

Later life learning

Innis College hosts these 10-week lecture series by Later Life Learning, a non-profit sponsoring university-level courses for retired individuals.

Coursera free courses

In collaboration with Coursera, U of T offers free massive open online courses on cool topics from Plant Bioinformatic Methods to a Self-Driving Cars Specialization.

edX free courses

In collaboration with edX, U of T offers free massive open online courses on cool topics from Leadership Skills Development to Quantum Machine Learning.