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Upcoming events
U of T Lectures on Demand Fall 2025
Oct 1-31, 2025
This fall, expand your mind with this line up of hand-picked U of T faculty lectures and alumni-led webinars.
Location:
Online
Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize for Computing & Engineering Innovation
Wed Oct 15, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Join the official launch of the Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Price for Computing & Engineering Innovation and hear from industry experts and leading academics for a panel discussion on transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Location:
University of Toronto –
Rotman in Vancouver – Home Truths: Real Estate, Affordability and Homelessness
Wed Oct 15, 2025 | 5:30PM - 8:00PM PDT
Join fellow Vancouver-based alumni for a thought-provoking discussion with Victor Couture, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the Camrost Felcorp Chair in Real Estate.
Location:
The Vancouver Club
Presented by:
Rotman Commerce | Rotman School of Management
Fireside Chat with authors Rachel Browne & Harrison Browne on "Let Us Play"
Thu Oct 16, 2025 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM EDT
Join authors Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne for a compelling conversation moderated by Terry Gardiner (Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, KPE) on Let Us Play.
Location:
To be shared with registrants closer to event date
Presented by:
Faculty of Arts & Science | Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Aura Country Terror Refrain
Thu Oct 16, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT
Explore cultural and philosophical concepts of First Nations lived experiences with place and architecture in Western built environment with Michael Mossman.
Location:
Main Hall, Daniels Building
Presented by:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Alumni Career Series: How to Recession-Proof Your Career
Thu Oct 16, 2025 | 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Join fellow U of T grads for a practical, market-savvy webinar on career strategies designed to help you thrive—even in uncertain times. Learn actionable insights tailored to Canada’s evolving labour market, using AI tools like ChatGPT and platforms like LinkedIn.
Location:
Online
Wearing wellness: The science behind smart textiles
Fri Oct 17, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
Explore smart wearables and bio devices for real-time health monitoring
Location:
Online
Presented by:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Jain Manuscripts: A Unique Cultural Heritage
Sun Oct 19, 2025 | 12:00PM – 2:00PM EDT
Discover the fascinating world of Jain manuscripts with Professor Christine Chojnacki, exploring their creation, preservation, cultural significance, and the challenges of safeguarding this unique heritage.
Location:
Bhagwan 1008 Adinatha Swamy Jain Temple
Presented by:
University of Toronto Mississauga
Harley Pasternak on "The Carb Reset"
Mon Oct 20, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Virtual Fireside Chat with author and celebrity trainer
Location:
Online
Presented by:
Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
The Roadmap to Excellence: Turning Passion into Purpose | An evening with Actor & Educator Mr Richard Lawson
Mon Oct 20, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Organized by African Studies Centre and co-hosted with Patricia Bebia, Afroglobal Television & Diamond Plus.
Location:
William Doo Auditorium
Gairdner Science Week 2025
Oct 20-22, 2025
Canada’s premier celebration of scientific excellence and discovery
Location:
Online and in-person (MarS Auditorium, Women's College Hospital, Amphithéâtre, UQAM Pavillon Sherbrooke)
Cities: Challenges and Possibilities
Wed Oct 22, 2025 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT
Community for Belonging Meeting Group
Location:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Presented by:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
The Big Maps – The Sisters of Service as Canadian Trailblazers
Thu Oct 23, 2025 | 6:00PM EDT
Join us to discover the SOS's contributions to Canadian social, religious, and women’s history and the unconventional spirit of these trailblazing women!
Location:
University of St. Michael's College, Alumni Hall Room 100 (Lecture) & John M. Kelly Library (Reception)
Presented by:
St. Michael’s College
Zeidler-Evans Lecture — Architecture That Cares: Innovative Healthcare Design
Thu Oct 23, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT
This year’s Zeidler-Evans Lecture explores the innovative work of NORD Architects, with a focus on their groundbreaking approach to designing for healthcare.
Location:
Daniels Building (Main Hall)
Presented by:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
U of T Where You Are - The Lives of Showgirls: Taylor Swift, Gender, and Celebrity
Thu Oct 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard as he explores feminist perspectives on stardom and identity
Location:
Online
Advancing cancer care, together: the Toronto Breast Surgery Collaborative
Fri Oct 24, 2025 | 12:00PM - 12:45PM EDT
Join renowned Canadian journalist and breast cancer survivor Wendy Mesley for a discussion with U of T experts about a collaborative approach to breast cancer surgery, research and education in Toronto.
Location:
Online
Presented by:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
When Justice Shapes Health: Addressing Racial Inequities in Canada’s Criminal Justice System
Thu Nov 6, 2025 | 5:00PM - 7:00PM EDT
Join us for the Annual Goldstein Memorial Lecture with Professor Owusu-Bempah
Location:
Online and in-person
Presented by:
Woodsworth College
AI4W Conversation Series – The New Pope, and the Role of Women in the Church: What’s Next?
Fri Nov 7, 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM EDT
Join us for the next instalment of the Alumnae Initiative for Women’s (AI4W) Conversation Series
Location:
Online
Presented by:
St. Michael’s College
Powering a greener future with smarter electronics
Wed Nov 12, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Discover how smart power converters and AI-driven tech are revolutionizing clean energy and electrice vehicles.
Location:
Online
Presented by:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
The Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture Series on Mental Wellness
Wed Nov 12, 2025 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM EST
Join the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work for a talk by Professor Ramona Alaggia on building resilience with children, families, and communities.
Location:
Online and in-person (Hart House Debates Room)
Presented by:
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Catalogue Housing
Thu Nov 13, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM EST
This lecture introduces the work of ReHousing, a design-forward, non-profit organization addressing housing challenges through applied research, consultation, and education.
Location:
Online and In-person (Daniels Building, Main Hall)
Presented by:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
In AI we trust? Integrity in the age of machine intelligence
Fri Nov 14, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Explore how to build transparent, accountable AI systems with leading experts, and rethink what it truly means to trust machines in our digital future.
Location:
Online
Presented by:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering | Faculty of Arts & Science | Rotman School of Management
2025 Larkin-Stuart Lecture with Prof. Matthew J. Milliner
Wed Nov 19, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM EST
Art historian Matthew J. Milliner delivers the 2025 Larkin-Stuart Lecture, exploring Toronto’s sacred spaces and how architecture shapes our perception of the sacred
Location:
Trinity College Seeley Hall
Presented by:
Trinity College
1, 3, 5, 15... on urban tall buildings and good places
Thu Nov 20, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM EST
Can we design good places with tall buildings? Can tall buildings be 'good neighbours'? Can they become part of the 'fabric' of cities? Can a tower be a ‘background’ building?
Location:
Online and In-person (Daniels Building, Main Hall)
Presented by:
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
The Dr. Sally L.D. Katary Memorial Lecture — Death and Ritual in Statius’ Silvae
Tue Nov 25, 2025 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Join us for the Dr. Sally L.D. Katary Memorial Lecture by Antony Augoustakis, Professor of Classics, University of Illinois.
Location:
The Victoria College Chapel
Presented by:
Victoria College
How AI Can Support Children's Learning
Fri Jan 16, 2026 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM EST
Nobel Prize winner Dr. Geoffrey Hinton joins acclaimed journalist Dr. Steve Paikin with educators from the Jackman Institute of Child Study. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.
Location:
Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
Presented by:
Ontario Institute of Studies in Education
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