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

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Welsh Lectures

May 4-5, 2026

Held annually since 1975 in honour of H.L. Welsh, a distinguished former faculty member in the Physics Department

Location: Online and in-person (Earth Sciences Building and Koffler House)

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science

Our Wellness Codes

Tue May 5, 2026 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT

What if understanding our genetics could help us prevent illness, not just treat it?

Location: In-person (Massey College)

Presented by: Dalla Lana School of Public Health

U of T Where You Are - Hong Kong

Tue May 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM HKT

Join fellow U of T alumni and friends for an inspiring lecture.

Location: Conrad Hong Kong

Teaching in the Age of AI

Mon May 11, 2026 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM EDT

How do students today engage with AI tools, where do the greatest opportunities lie, and what do we need to consider as educators?

Location: University of Toronto Schools

Presented by: Ontario Institute of Studies in Education

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What Is Successful Aging – and How Do We Achieve It?

Wed May 20, 2026 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM EDT

A special online discussion with Dr. Esme Fuller‑Thomson and Dr. Mabel Ho

Location: Online

Presented by: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

AI and the Living World

Wed May 20, 2026 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education at a remarkable pace – but what does its rise mean for the planet? In this interactive webinar, Dr. Maria Vamvalis introduces the often-invisible ecological footprint of AI.

Location: Online

Presented by: Ontario Institute of Studies in Education

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Alumni Career Series: Get Curious about AI - Navigating the Future of Work

Wed May 20, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Join this webinar to get a grounded and human-centred perspective on generative AI. Learn a practical framework for building AI skills and hear of emerging patterns in ways of working.

Location: Online

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LiterASIAN Toronto 2026: Re-Generation

Fri May 22, 2026 | 2:15PM - 5:15PM EDT

Celebrate Asian Canadian literature and discover the next wave of voices.

Location: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library

Presented by: University of Toronto Libraries

3001 Orbits: A Space Odyssey – In Conversation with Astronaut Robert Thirsk

Fri May 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Join alumni for an inspiring evening with Robert Thirsk, exploring space insights, engaging Q&A, and networking with fellow alumni, students, and astronomy enthusiasts curious minds.

Location: University of Toronto Mississauga (Instructional Centre- Room 120)

Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga

Kate Zernike alumnae from Trinity College

The Exceptions: Women in Science, Women in the World

Wed May 27, 2026 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Join us for Anne Steacy Science Conversations with Kate Zernike ’90, award-winning journalist, author, longtime reporter for The New York Times and Trinity alum

Location: Trinity College - Seeley Hall

Presented by: Trinity College

Rotman’s 2026 Lifelong Learning Conference

Fri May 29, 2026 | 8:45AM - 4:15PM

Join us for a high-impact, day-long program exploring the ideas shaping modern leadership, work, and decision-making.

Location: Rotman School of Management

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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.