Lectures & workshops

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Upcoming events

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The Soldiers’ Tower: A Century of History (On Demand)

Nov 1-30, 2024

Watch the recording of Daniel Hendrickson, Past-Chair of the Soldiers’ Tower Committee, as he presents a history of the Soldiers' Tower.

Location: Online

Do Later-Life Healthcare Transitions Have to Be This Hard?

Nov 19, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Proactive information, planning, and tips for the transition to elder-care for self, friends, and loved ones. The right information at the right time can help clear the fog of uncertainty and guide individuals and families through questions, conversations, and decisions.

Location: Online

Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga

Ian Williams on What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversations in Our Time

Thu Nov 21, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Ian Williams explores how courage, patience, and active listening can revive authentic conversation in a world dominated by quick texts and online interactions.

Location: Online and in-person (Rotman School of Management)

Presented by: Rotman School of Management

Where the Wild Things Are

Thu Nov 21, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where the Wild Things Are chronicles the journey of a small architecture studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Gain insight into the power of collaboration and public consultation as the studio looks ahead to the future of both the profession of architecture and their own growing practice.

Location: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design

Presented by: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

Preservation? Modernist Heritage and Modern Toronto

Fri Nov 22, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Symposium organized by Aziza Chaouni and Robert Levit (Daniels Faculty, University of Toronto). Day One: Keynotes and Discussion

Location: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design

Presented by: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

Alumni Career Series: Beyond Diversity - Understanding Intersectionality at Work

Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

In this free webinar, Rotman alum Amina Djirdeh will share valuable insights for leaders, focusing on overcoming organizational barriers, leveraging diverse perspectives, and fostering a work culture that empowers teams and drives meaningful impact.

Location: Online

Hong Kong, SAR: President's Reception & Presentation

Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Connect with esteemed U of T alumni and friends in Hong Kong

Location: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

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Alumni Café - Women, Sex-Work, and Taverns: the Digital Humanities in Renaissance Florence

Wed Nov 27, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

The Woodsworth College Alumni Association invites you to join us for an Alumni Café lecture featuring Vice-Principal and Professor, Jennifer DeSilva.

Location: Online

Presented by: Woodsworth College

Singapore: President’s Reception & Presentation

Thu Nov 28, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM SGT

Connect with esteemed U of T alumni and friends in Singapore

Location: The Conrad Singapore Orchard

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Precision fermentation: from innovation to impacts

Wed Dec 4, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Natural ingredients may seem like the eco-friendly choice, but that’s not always true. Discover how precision fermentation is transforming the food industry with sustainable, lab-made ingredients.

Location: ONLINE

Presented by: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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Operationalizing Generative AI: Executive Insights and Applications

Wed Dec 4, 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Learn to Apply Gen AI with global leaders Jimmy Lin, Javed Mostafa and Markus Grupp Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and reshaping the competitive landscape.

Location: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Presented by: Faculty of Information

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Fraud Awareness with
TD Insurance Webinar

Thu Dec 5, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

TD Insurance Senior Manager, Niro Kandasamy, will share valuable insights and strategies for protecting yourself and your loved ones from financial fraud in this free webinar.

Location: Online

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Victoria College Graduates Holiday Lecture

Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 7:30PM - 8:30PM EDT

Virtual lecture featuring David Lockhart Vic 8T1, leading communications and government relations specialist, and Steve Paikin Vic 8T1, host of The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

Location: Online

Presented by: Victoria College

Our event programs

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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.