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U of T President Meric Gertler said it was fitting to host a citizenship ceremony at U of T, which “like Canada itself reflects the diversity of the world” (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Feb 6, 2019 | Campus

Hundreds receive their Canadian citizenship at Convocation Hall ceremony

U of T's Anna Shternshis and a group of musicians have been nominated for a Grammy for their world music album Yiddish Glory, based on material created by amateur authors during the Second World War (photo by Perry King)

Feb 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Songs from the past: U of T researcher's work leads to Grammy nomination

Steven Bailey and Emily Ling of Academic + Campus Events in the Lee & Margaret Lau Auditorium (photo by Romi Levine)

Feb 5, 2019 | Campus

Classroom 2.0: How U of T is creating innovative, accessible learning spaces

Former chief librarian Robert Blackburn, seen here in October, 2017 at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library for the 125th anniversary of U of T Libraries, turned 100 on Feb. 3 (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Feb 4, 2019 | Alumni

Alumnus Robert Blackburn turns 100

An aerial photograph over Nunavut, taken en route to Canadian Forces Station Alert from a CC-177 Globemaster aircraft on June 10, 2016 (photo by Belinda Groves, Task Force Imagery Technician courtesy of Department of National Defence)

Feb 1, 2019 | Research

U of T researchers to design microsatellites for Arctic monitoring

Rochelle Allan, left, acting manager of the Indigenous Initiatives Office, views the language installation -- five boards made from traditional wood and carved with Indigenous languages -- with U of T law students (photo by Lucianna Ciccocioppo)

Feb 1, 2019 | Alumni

Alumni support Indigenous languages art installation at U of T's Faculty of Law

Jon Johnson, an assistant professor, teaching stream, at Woodsworth College, sees the city through the lens of the Indigenous stories he has spent most of his career collecting, studying and sharing (photo by Chris Sasaki)

Jan 30, 2019 | Research

Seeing Toronto through a lens of Indigenous stories: 13,000 years of history come to life

Photo of the book "Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala", which weighs a whopping 38 pounds and features life-sized illustrations of orchids (photo by Romi Levine)

Jan 29, 2019 | Campus

U of T alumna creates an oasis of nature with Fisher Library exhibit

A visitor picks up promotional material at the U of T exhibitor booth at last fall's Ontario Universities' Fair. More Ontario high school students, domestic and international, ranked U of T first in applications (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Jan 28, 2019 | Campus

U of T's high rankings translating to more "first choices" in university applications

Convocation Hall glows at dusk. The banner reads: Congratulations to all our graduates.

Jan 28, 2019 | Campus

For Convocation Hall, a renovation without disruption

Whether you're browsing social media sites or checking your work email, there are ways to protect your data online (photo by rawpixel via Unsplash)

Jan 28, 2019 | Research

From phishing scams to compromised passwords: U of T cyber security expert on how to stay safe online

Anne Innis Dagg, seen here at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago feeding a giraffe (photo by Elaisa Vargas)

Jan 24, 2019 | Alumni

The woman who loves giraffes: Pioneering alumna researcher Anne Dagg featured in new documentary

The creators of the Fian Bar, from left: Michael Wu, Parham Chinikar, Marawan Gamal and Luke Kyne (photo by Erin Howe)

Jan 23, 2019 | Alumni

How to wash your hands: U of T alum and student startup aims to solve major health-care problem

Randy Boyagoda, English professor and principal and vice-president of U of T’s University of St. Michael’s College (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Jan 22, 2019 | Alumni

Video: Randy Boyagoda on multiculturalism in literature and his novel Original Prin

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health Outreach and Access Program team (from left to right): Jonathan Hood, Ryan Hinds, Holly Beth Lievonen, Charlotte Lombardo, Emily Seto, and Annette Paul (photo by Rebecca Biason)

Jan 21, 2019 | Alumni

From the gridiron to health care: Former CFL player – and U of T alumnus – Ryan Hinds is making an impact

Carrianne Leung smiling

Jan 18, 2019 | Alumni

Alumna author returns to her childhood roots in role as writer-in-residence at U of T Scarborough

The image shows a map of all the lunar craters included in this study, with small images showing the study craters at their respective sizes relative to Copernicus, pictured at the top (data from NASA GSFC / LRO / USGS; image by Alex Parker)

Jan 17, 2019 | Research

New U of T grad and team identify period of increased asteroid impacts on Earth by studying the moon

U of T medical students Semir Bulle (left) and Chantal Phillips (right) with Dr. Onye Nnorom, MD Black health lead of the MD program (photo by Julia Soudat)

Jan 16, 2019 | Campus

Faculty of Medicine program opens opportunities to Black MD students

Anti-Brexit activist Steve Bray stands holding placards outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on Jan. 16 (photo by Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Jan 16, 2019 | Research

Storm across the pond: U of T alumnus and former high commissioner to U.K. on Brexit turmoil

Image of two ancient seeds, each 1 millimetre across. The ancient quinoa is on the left and a wild relative is on the right. (image courtesy of Gary Crawford)

Jan 15, 2019 | Research

U of T researchers identify domesticated 3,000-year-old quinoa seeds in Ontario

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