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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 10h

#UofT observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with tri-campus event 🧡 uoft.me/cIy

A group of people sitting in an audience wearing orange shirts

Participants chat at a ceremonial fire held at Ziibiing, an Indigenous teaching and gathering space on the St. George campus

From left: Charlotte Logan, postdoctoral fellow in U of T's department of linguistics, Megan Lukaniec, associate professor at Université Laval, and Rochelle Allan, Indigenous language revitalization partnership co-ordinator in U of T's Centre for Indigenous Studies

Shannon Simpson (right), executive director of Indigenous initiatives, was among the hundreds of attendees in Hart House's Great Hall on the St. George campus

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 17h

#UofT ranks third globally in AI for second straight year: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy 🌎 uoft.me/cIg

A large lecture hall filled with students seated at desks. One person stands while others sit, engaging in conversation and high-fiving. Multiple projection screens at the front display diagrams and text. The atmosphere appears lively and interactive

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 29/09/2026

In an age of AI, educators across #UofT are encouraging students to work with the technology – not to obtain easy answers, but to teach themselves how to ask better questions. #UofTBacktoSchool 🏫 uoft.me/cI2

Safieh Moghaddam, an associate professor, teaching stream, of linguistics at U of T Scarborough, has students in her upper-year courses co-create an AI policy for the term. “I want to have open conversations and give students a say in their own learning,” she says

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 25/09/2026

Common drugs may trigger cascade of unnecessary prescriptions in older adults, according to a new study #UofT 💊 uoft.me/cHG

Person putting pills into a weekly medication dispenser

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/09/2026

#UofT researcher Thomas Coyle receives Connaught Special Initiative Award ➡️ uoft.me/cHz

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/09/2026

Flags have been raised across #UofT’s three campuses as the community gets ready to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. 🧡 uoft.me/cHt

The Survivors' Flag flies alongside the Varsity Blues and University of Toronto flags at Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/09/2026

Inaugural cohort of nursing students at #UofT Mississauga to address region's evolving health-care needs 💙 uoft.me/cHr

Jacelynn Su, left, and Abeeha Shuja, right, are members of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s inaugural cohort of bachelor of nursing students at U of T Mississauga

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 23/09/2026

Pumpkins, tomatoes and nasturtiums with a skyline view 🏙️🌱 We took a tour of the new George and Martha Butterfield Rooftop Farm at #UofT’s Lawson Centre for Sustainability to see how 7,000 sq. ft of rooftop space is growing fresh food and supporting local biodiversity. #UofTBackToSchool

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 23/09/2026

AI scribes could reduce physicians' administrative burden, help ease burnout, according to a new #UofT led study 🩺 uoft.me/cHj

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 22/09/2026

How #UofT researcher Ghazal Fazli is helping identify diabetes earlier – and connecting patients with the follow-up they need 🔵 uoft.me/cH3

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 22/09/2026

8 #UofT researchers receive Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards 💙 uoft.me/cH2

Students walking across King’s College Circle

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 21/09/2026

#UofT paddlers bring home boatload of memories – and medals – from international dragon boat races 🚣 uoft.me/cGV

The Liquid Assets team, affiliated with Rotman Commerce, was one of three U of T dragon boat clubs competing in the international event held on Taiwan’s Liyu Lake

Paddlers from the Iron Dragons move in unison during a race

Grace Gan, front right, strikes a winning pose with other members of the Liquid Assets team

Hannah Seow, left, and her NDUC teammates show off their medals

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 21/09/2026

Emergency room visits for gambling disorders doubled following expansion of online market, according to a new #UofT study 📱 uoft.me/cGJ

Person using smart phone for sports betting

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 18/09/2026

Hundreds of new friends? Absolutely. 📣 Orientation Week brought students together for #UofT’s annual Cheer-Off, where colleges battled it out to see who could bring the loudest cheer. The cheers were electric and the college pride was undeniable! 💙 #UofTBackToSchool

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 18/09/2026

#UofT researcher Elizabeth Edwards receives Miroslaw Romanowski Medal 🏅 uoft.me/cGg

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 11/09/2026

From selfie culture to food science: 7 offbeat #UofT courses offered this academic year #UofTBackToSchool 💡 uoft.me/cED

U of T Scarborough’s “Selfies and Society” course explores how selfies shape and reflect ideas about self-esteem, body image and digital narcissism, as well as their broader implication for society

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 11/09/2026

52 #UofT faculty members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards ➡️ uoft.me/cEr

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 11/09/2026

Six #UofT faculty members named to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists ➡️ uoft.me/cEn

Clockwise from top left: Morgan Barense, Sumit Gupta, Alec Jacobson, András Tilcsik, Brett Story and Fahad Razak

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 10/09/2026

The first-year advice recent grads wish they had on day one 💡 What’s your best tip for new #UofT students? #UofTBackToSchool

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 10/09/2026

For #UofT researcher Nicolas Papernot, the secret to strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI is transparency – sharing information about threats & allowing researchers to probe these systems before attackers do. 💻 uoft.me/cE4

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 09/09/2026

#UofT researcher Aleksandr Bierig awarded fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study ➡️ uoft.me/cDY

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 08/09/2026

In photos: Students kick off a new school year across #UofT's three campuses. #UofTBackToSchool 🎒 uoft.me/bts-2026

Students from Victoria College participate in a cheer-off event organized by the U of T Students’ Union.

U of T Scarborough students haul their belongings into Harmony Commons on move-in day.

Embracing new beginnings: Hundreds of U of T Mississauga students now call residence home – and each other neighbours and roommates – as they settle into the 2026-27 school year.

Back-to-school smiles: Students stop for their photo op by the U of T sign on the St. George campus.

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 04/09/2026

#UofT will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 7. To find resources for the U of T community, please visit uoft.me/utogether. Enjoy your long weekend! 🌞

Students sitting on the lawn in front of University College

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 04/09/2026

Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th? #UofT researchers crunch the numbers 🌕 uoft.me/cDs

Full moon rising over silhouetted trees at night

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 04/09/2026

Ketamine & psychotherapy show promise as a combined treatment for chronic neuropathic pain #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/cDr

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 03/09/2026

#UofT student aims to deliver culturally competent health care in the community she calls home 🩺 uoft.me/cCS

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 02/09/2026

Ever wondered what happens during a hive check? 🐝 We went behind the scenes with the #UofT student-run club UofT BEES to find out, and it turns out beekeeping is about much more than just cool suits and delicious honey. 🍯 #UofTBackToSchool

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 01/09/2026

#UofT grad student returns home to inspire Nunavut youth in STEM 💙 uoft.me/cCB

Shilo Chislett, a master’s student in the department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry, in her hometown of Rankin Inlet, Nvt., where she spoke to high school students about educational pathways

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 31/08/2026

#UofT plants more than 68,000 trees with help of alumni-founded startup 🌱 uoft.me/cCr

Loaded with proprietary seed pods engineered by Flash Forest, a helicopter sets out to begin its planting mission

Planting is also performed by specialized drones, which increase the accessibility of remote areas for reforestation

After carefully studying the landscape, Flash Forest – co-founded by U of T alumnus Cameron Jones – uses specialized delivery drones and helicopters to allow large-scale tree planting in areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 28/08/2026

What really makes surgery safer? By analyzing operating-room “black box” data, #UofT researcher Patricia Trbovich is showing that better systems – not just better surgeons – prevent harm 🏥 uoft.me/cCm

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 28/08/2026

#UofT team wins seismic performance category at Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition 🗼 uoft.me/cCi

The University of Toronto's Seismic Design Team

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 28/08/2026

#UofT chemist Doug Stephan awarded 2026 Davy Medal by the U.K.'s Royal Society 🏅 uoft.me/cCe

(L-R) Nahil Al-Zuhaika, Doug Stephan, Jordan Thomson and Elena Zelenco

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 27/08/2026

In a preclinical study, researchers at #UofT, University Health Network, & SickKids focused on engineering transfer RNA, or tRNA, as a new therapeutic platform 🔬 uoft.me/cCc

The work by PhD candidate Jingan (Charles) Chen, left, and Bowen Li, an associate professor in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and affiliate scientist at the University Health Network, advances an emerging platform in genetic medicine

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 27/08/2026

‘Canada’s innovation advantage’: 6 leading researchers join #UofT via federal initiative to draw world-class talent 🍁 uoft.me/cCa

Clockwise from top left: Adrienne Campbell-Washburn, Shu (Joy) Jiang, Raymond Fisman, Tanya Berger-Wolf, Sara Seager and Michelle Arkin

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 27/08/2026

For nearly 200 years, #UofT students have been making their mark across our campuses and around the world. Now, it’s your turn. Welcome (back) to U of T – go make history! #UofTBacktoSchool 🏛️ uoft.me/bts

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 26/08/2026

U of T's Holly Barrett & Daniel Lysak recognized with Chair's Doctoral Medals 🏅 uoft.me/cBW

Image shows Holly Barrett (L) and Daniel Lysak

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 25/08/2026

#UofT's Brigitte Shim honoured by Ontario Association of Architects 🏗️ uoft.me/cBE

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 25/08/2026

Thousands of students will arrive at #UofT’s three campuses in the coming weeks, bringing with them a mix of anticipation, excitement & ambition. #UofTBacktoSchool 💙 uoft.me/cBz

From left to right: new U of T students Soham Chhabra, Raluca Voina, Munjal Patel, Gloria Oladapo and Madel Peduzzi

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/08/2026

#UofT staff, librarians recognized with Excellence Through Innovation Awards 📚 uoft.me/cBj

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 21/08/2026

#UofT is installing 299 high-efficiency solar panels on the roof of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), expanding on-site renewable energy generation on the St. George campus. ⚡️ uoft.me/cBf

Aerial view of new solar panels installed on the OISE roof

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 20/08/2026

#UofT ranked among world’s top 25 universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy 🗺️ uoft.me/cB7

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 20/08/2026

Seven #UofT faculty members recognized with 2026 Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards 🏆 uoft.me/cA-

Clockwise from top left: Ding Yuan, Ning Yan, Opher Baron, Ronald Kluger, Cindi Morshead, David Sinton and Xiao Yu (Shirley) Wu

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 19/08/2026

#UofT researchers identify immune defect that may set Crohn's disease in motion 🔬 uoft.me/cAO

Professor Dana Philpott (left) and postdoctoral fellow Boyan Tsankov

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 18/08/2026

#UofT study explains why extra time doesn't always go as far as we think ⌚️ uoft.me/cAK

Bored person using a phone in a room full of technology during a long day

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 17/08/2026

Three #UofT alumni receive 2025-26 Governor General's Gold Medals 🏅 uoft.me/cAE

(L-R) Daniel Lysak, Emma Lecavalier and Michael Beauvais

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 17/08/2026

Timothy Snyder brings his #UofT course on Hitler and Stalin to YouTube 💻 uoft.me/cAC

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 15/08/2026

#UofT joins Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Academic Partnership Program ▶️ uoft.me/cAz

Left to right: Monica Regalbuto, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ vice-president of science and technology, Fred Dermarkar, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.’s president and CEO, and Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives (photo by Aaron Demeter)

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 14/08/2026

Double alum Joel Tan thought his academic career was all but over before being accepted at#UofT — now he's got a PhD from Harvard Medical School, too ▶️ uoft.me/cAw

Joel Tan, who earned both his bachelor and master’s degrees from U of T, presents research at the Institute of Medical Science at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine in 2018 (supplied image)

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 11/08/2026

How a project led by Unity Health and #UofT researchers could reshape Canadian health care 🏥 uoft.me/czW

Fahad Razak, left, and Amol Verma, right – both Unity Health scientists and U of T researchers – with Evan Solomon, Canada’s minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, at St. Michael’s Hospital, where the national Vital platform will be housed (photo by Katie Cooper/Unity Health)

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

For RSC Voices, Leah Cowen, FRSC, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives at @utoronto.ca, reflects on the transformative potential of the Canada Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. ➡️ Read it: bit.ly/4hOPLgq ✨

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