Lectures & workshops

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Upcoming events

Do Later-Life Healthcare Transitions Have to Be This Hard?

Nov 19, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Proactive information, planning, and tips for the transition to elder-care for self, friends, and loved ones. The right information at the right time can help clear the fog of uncertainty and guide individuals and families through questions, conversations, and decisions.

Location: Online

Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga

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Citizenship: The Long and Complicated Arc of Women’s Equality

Thu Jan 9, 2025 | 4:10PM - 6:00 PM EDT

2025 David B. Goodman Lecture with Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin from Georgetown University

Location: University of Toronto Faculty of Law

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Preparing self-driving technology for Canadian winters

Wed Jan 15, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Discover how we're teaching self-driving cars to conquer any weather with “self-aware” tech—making them smarter, safer and ready for the real world!

Location: ONLINE

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London, UK: President's Reception & Presentation

Mon Jan 27, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM GMT

Connect with esteemed U of T alumni and friends in London

Location: The Steel Yard

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The New GAAR and its Preamble

Thu Jan 30, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00 PM

Inaugural John A Tory Lecture with the Hon. Frank Iacobucci and Professor Benjamin Alarie (JD MA 2002)

Location: University of Toronto Faculty of Law

Presented by: Faculty of Law | Rotman School of Management

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First-Time Homebuyers Bootcamp: Practical Steps for Navigating the Path to Home Ownership

Wed Feb 5, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Essential tips and strategies for first-time homeowners, including navigating the market, budgeting wisely, financing options and key steps in the buying process.

Location: Online

Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga

How to compete in a generative AI world

Tue Feb 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

To stay competitive, you need to invest in technology that boosts your organization’s efficiency and growth.

Location: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Presented by: Faculty of Information

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AI, automation and the dream of universal health care access

Wed Feb 12, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Discover how AI and engineering are revolutionizing health care—making it more accessible, equitable and efficient for doctors and patients alike!

Location: Online

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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Black History Month: The Frantz Fanon 100th Year Anniversary Symposium

Fri Feb 21, 2025 | 9:30AM - 5:00PM ET

Join OISE to celebrate 100 years of Frantz Fanon, a famous French Afro-Caribbean psychiatrist once described as "the most influential anticolonial thinker of his time", with a day of insightful keynote speakers, networking, and Caribbean foods.

Location: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Presented by: Ontario Institute of Studies in Education

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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.