Could AI ever be conscious? 🧠 As #AI continues to advance, Andrew Lee, assistant professor of philosophy at #UTSC, explores how mathematics could help us unravel the mystery of consciousness. 🔗 Dive into the fascinating research: https://bit.ly/4snPVyK #UofT #UofTMagazine #Philosophy
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Some of the challenges facing our country and our world demand action now. As Canada’s flagship university, #UofT is determined to meet the moment. Explore the three Presidential Commitments at uoft.me/mtm
What can #ProfessionalWrestling teach us about #storytelling? #UTSC English professor Daniel Tysdal explores the connections between wrestling, literature and creative expression. 🗞️ Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4hLOw1j 📽️ Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/4yQrlsR #UofT
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What makes the human mind so fascinating? 🧠 The latest issue of #UofT Magazine explores what researchers are learning about sleep, consciousness & Alzheimer’s, alongside stories about art, music, technology & the unexpected places curiosity can lead. 📘 uoft.me/magazine
#UofT has ranked third globally in artificial intelligence for the second consecutive year in ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. 🎉 Read more: https://bit.ly/475ANfI #UTSC #artificialintelligence #ShanghaiRankingConsultancy
Canadian poet and @utoronto.ca alumna Anne Carson has won the 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature! 🏆 Read more about Carson’s award-winning work at uoft.me/np26 #UofTAlumni #UofT #UTSC
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#UofT alumna Anne Carson has won the 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature for “her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature." #UofTAlumni 🏆 uoft.me/np26
AI can give you an answer. But can you tell if it’s a good one? At #UTSC, Associate Professor Safieh Moghaddam is teaching students to question AI, evaluate its responses and strengthen their own judgment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zAI6bx #UofT #AI
How can we view ageing as a time of growth and creativity? A #UTSC project brings Black and racialized older adults together with younger participants to share stories through writing and digital media. Read more: https://bit.ly/46UfIVs #UofT #Storytelling #BlackExcellence
#UTSC's Office of Indigenous Initiatives & Indigenous House hosted a Fall Equinox ceremony and the Every Child Matters flag raising ceremony leading up to #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VjHyb4 #NDTR #UofT
Can AI be smaller, faster and more accurate? 🤖🧠 #UTSC researchers are developing a new approach to AI that could make models smaller, faster and more reliable while using less energy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gI5Kux #UofT #AI
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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
One tiny fish is causing a big problem in Ontario’s waterways. Study by #UTSC researchers Piatã Marques and Professor Nick Mandrak explores how to prevent round goby from reaching freshwater ecosystems, where they threaten biodiversity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wzjI7U #UofT
The Science Wing Quad is getting a new look! 🌿 Construction is underway to create a more welcoming space for the #UTSC community to gather, relax and connect with nature. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4zbHadV #UofT
Is extra time a gift, or a trap? ⏰ A recent study from #UTSCManagement Professor Sam Maglio explores why unexpectedly gaining extra time can make it feel like you have more of it than you actually do. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4w4C4xv #UTSC #UofT #Research #Psychology
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‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: #UofT mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal 🏅 uoft.me/jacob
Are industrial activities endangering traditional foods? #UTSC researcher Élyse Caron-Beaudoin is partnering with Treaty 8 First Nations on a five-year study examining the impact of fracking on traditional food sources. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bAUaQd #UofT #Indigenousfoods
After earning a perfect 100% average in high school, @tdsb.on.ca top scholar Joshua Han is headed to #UTSC this fall. Read more about Joshua and his path to UTSC: https://bit.ly/3T6a4Me @utoronto.ca #UofT #TDSBTopScholar
Can comedy change the way we talk about mental health? #UTSC alum Leanne Toshiko Simpson shares how creative writing helped her navigate bipolar disorder and inspired her debut novel, Never Been Better. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wHaY08 #UofT #MentalHealth
Curiosity, perseverance and embracing challenges helped Robert Chung become #UofT’s top graduating student. Discover how the #UofTGrad26's passion for learning, competition and mentorship shaped his remarkable journey. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4yebUuj #UTSC #UTSCAlumni
#UofT has been named Canada's top university, and ranked #20 globally in the latest Global Universities Rankings, reinforcing its place among the world's top research institutions. 🙌 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4oOCXby #UTSC
#UofTGrad26 Kaynaat Abrar has built an impressive research portfolio and founded a mental health initiative, leaving her lasting mark on the #UTSC community. Read more: https://bit.ly/4v4eqRT #UofT #UTSCAlumni
Bavan has had so many meaningful moments throughout his undergraduate journey at #UTSC. As he prepares to walk across the stage, he looks back on those times that shaped who he is today. Read more about his journey: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/... #UofT #UofTGrad26
A new #UTSC study is calling for more evidence-based reading instruction. Phonics is widely accepted as essential, but the study finds major differences in how it is taught, from rules to examples to when exceptions are introduced. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RvmMTY #UofT
What started as a missing transcript during a Harvard application became #TransCrypts — a blockchain startup co-founded by #UTSC Alumni Zain Zaidi and Ali Zaheer. Read more about how TransCrypts is transforming credential verification: https://bit.ly/4dDj03A #UTSC #UofT #UTSCAlumni
When you need to gain hands-on experience in class🫢 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YqoiN1kVdJY Stay tuned for more episodes of Office Hours! #UTSC #UofT #OfficeHours
Welcoming Tanya Senk as director of Indigenous Initiatives and Indigenous House In Tanya's new role, she will strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and support collaboration across campus. Learn more about her vision: https://bit.ly/4vh3UXv #UTSC #UofT #IndigenousHouse
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Congratulations Class of 2026! #UofT counts down to spring convocation #UofTGrad26 📜 uoft.me/spg26
The opening of Indigenous House represents more than a new campus space—it’s a commitment to community, connection, and shared understanding. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a6SX2g #UofT #UTSC #Indigenous House
Read U of T’s final report, Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin at uoft.me/Wecheehetowin #UofT #IndigenousHouse #ScarbTO (4/4)
At UTSC, students reimagined scientific concepts into paintings, fashion pieces, and more, with selected work exhibited at Station Gallery in Whitby as part of Deep Time – Creative Minds. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4dApPl4 #UTSC #UofT #STEM #Biology