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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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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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

Our event programs

Embrace lifelong learning with U of T's range of resources, from provocative lectures to advanced degrees and certificates.

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.