Lectures & workshops

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Upcoming events

How do we protect our waters, trade and sovereignty in challenging times?

Apr 23 - Jul 13, 2026

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, CMM, MSM, CD speaks on Canada’s naval history, today’s global challenges and what it means to protect our waters, trade and sovereignty

Location: On Demand

Presented by: Victoria College

AI4X-Accelerate Conference 2026

Jun 15-19, 2026

The AI4X-Accelerate Conference unites global researchers, industry leaders and policymakers advancing AI-driven discovery.

Location: Raffles City Convention Centre

Film Screening: Jumana Manna’s Foragers (2022)

Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00 pm

Learn about Palestinian foraging practices through a screening of the film Foragers (2022) presented by the Art Museum at the University of Toronto.

Location: Hart House Debates Room, 2034 Hart House

Presented by: University College | Hart House

Astronomy on Tap T.O.

Fri Jun 19, 2026 | 7:00PM - 10:30PM EDT

Quench your thirst for astronomy at Astronomy on Tap T.O.! It'll be a fun evening of pints, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games, prizes, and Dunlap merchandise for sale!

Location: The Great Hall

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science

U of T Trash Team: Trash Trap Dive

Sat Jul 25, 2026 | 9:45AM - 12:00PM EDT

Get hands-on experience and learn how we divert litter from Lake Ontario with our family of trash traps.

Location: Marina Quay West, Toronto, ON

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science

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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.