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On Demand: The New Pope, and the Role of Women in the Church. What’s Next?

Nov 11, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026

View AI4W's latest series to explore how Pope Leo is fulfilling to carry forward the tenets of the Synod on Synodality – particularly the role of women in the Church.

Location: Online

Presented by: St. Michael’s College

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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

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The John Seltzer and Mark Seltzer Memorial Lecture – Reclaiming Black Memory, Forging Black Possibilities

Thu Nov 27, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

What does Black memory look like, sound like, feel like? How does Black memory inhabit and reshape space?

Location: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, in the Maclean Hunter Room

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

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Communication Vulnerability in the ICU

Mon Dec 1, 2025 | 12:00PM - 12:45PM EST

Bloonberg Nursing Rounds with Dr. Laura Istanboulian

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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Pop-Up Cinematheque Season 2: The Virgin President (1968) on 35mm!

Mon Dec 1, 2025 | 6:00PM - 10:00PM EST

The Cinema Studies Institute and Media Commons Archives present a film screening series highlighting rare films from our collections.

Location: Innis Town Hall

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

Are schools dropping the ball on physical activity?

Wed Dec 3, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Sportscaster Donnovan Bennett leads the phys. ed discussion

Location: Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (Kimel Family Field House)

Presented by: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Demystifying IP: From University Licensing to Startup Challenges

Wed Dec 3, 2025 | 3:00PM - 5:30PM EST

Panelists will discuss best practices, strategic trade-offs and real-world examples to illustrate how IP issues unfold in practice, providing actionable insights for aspiring founders and researchers.

Location: Rotman School of Management

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science | Rotman Commerce

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The innovation imperative: AI, healthcare and the Canadian landscape

Wed Dec 3, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Explore how promising AI and tech innovations are translated into real-world clinical tools to detect and diagnose life-threatening conditions in the Canadian health care landscape.

Location: Online

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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Palo Alto, CA: Social and Lecture

Wed Dec 3, 2025 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM PST

Join the U of T community in the Bay Area for a social event featuring an illuminating talk: “Taking on Pollution: The air we breathe, the water we drink.”

Location: Terraza Room, el PRADO Hotel

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering | Faculty of Arts & Science

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Victoria College Graduates Holiday Lecture

Wed Dec 10, 2025 | 7:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Dr. Phillipa Sheppard reviewing the Maggie O'Farrell novel, Hamnet.

Location: Online

Presented by: Victoria College

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SOLD OUT: 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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Psychopathy Unmasked: The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Diagnosis

Thu Jan 22, 2026 | 7:00PM – 8:00PM EST

Find out why our fascination with “psychopaths” may be scientifically misguided

Location: Online & On Demand

Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga

Analyzing Corporate Power Through Networks

Thu Jan 29, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Health Inc Season 5, Episode 3 with Dr. Andrea Bowra

Location: Online

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

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