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Transitioning to a net-zero economy
Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit hosts a discussion on transformative actions to support decarbonization By Stephanie Longeway University Relations On June 29, the Canada's Innovation Corridor Sum
Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit hosts a discussion on transformative actions to support decarbonization By Stephanie Longeway University Relations On June 29, the Canada's Innovation Corridor Sum
Startup partners with University of Toronto students to ’IKEA-fy’ its fog harvesting apparatus
When University of Toronto alumna Eva Liu signed up for her fourth-year capstone course in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, she had never heard of fog harvesting.
When University of Toronto alumna Eva Liu signed up for her fourth-year capstone course in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, she had never heard of fog harvesting.
Improving the lives of older adults
Leading expert in human-computer interaction joins Waterloo Engineering as new Schlegel chair By Amanda Brown Faculty of Engineering Cosmin Munteanu, a leading multidisciplinary researcher in human-c
Leading expert in human-computer interaction joins Waterloo Engineering as new Schlegel chair By Amanda Brown Faculty of Engineering Cosmin Munteanu, a leading multidisciplinary researcher in human-c
UBC entrepreneurs join fight against plastic pollution
May 26, 2022 Lou Corpuz-Bosshart New ideas include compostable bioplastics and innovative coating that extends product lifespan The end of plastic pollution-in the oceans, on land and in our air-coul
May 26, 2022 Lou Corpuz-Bosshart New ideas include compostable bioplastics and innovative coating that extends product lifespan The end of plastic pollution-in the oceans, on land and in our air-coul
University of Waterloo hosts first hyperloop competition in Canada
May 26, 2022 Ten teams from around the world will compete in the Canadian Hyperloop competition this weekend By Krista Porter University of Waterloo What if I told you that university students were creating the transportation technology of the future?
May 26, 2022 Ten teams from around the world will compete in the Canadian Hyperloop competition this weekend By Krista Porter University of Waterloo What if I told you that university students were creating the transportation technology of the future?
A rapid and portable drug detection device using bio-nanotechnology
UdeM chemistry professor Alexis Vallée-Bélisle and his team have received $500,000 to develop a rapid test for detecting drugs in saliva and blood.
UdeM chemistry professor Alexis Vallée-Bélisle and his team have received $500,000 to develop a rapid test for detecting drugs in saliva and blood.
Meet Concept’s aspiring team: Cauchy Analytics
May 10, 2022 Winner of Concept's $5K grant competition introduces a hands-free and non-invasive device to help doctors get real-time imaging of the heart in ICUs By Angelica Marie Sanchez University Relations Infections can be a serious health issue. Early detection and information is key to help doctors determine the medical treatment that best fits the patient.
May 10, 2022 Winner of Concept's $5K grant competition introduces a hands-free and non-invasive device to help doctors get real-time imaging of the heart in ICUs By Angelica Marie Sanchez University Relations Infections can be a serious health issue. Early detection and information is key to help doctors determine the medical treatment that best fits the patient.
Acceleration Consortium cements partnership with global technology leader Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
As it builds a global community to accelerate the discovery of materials for a healthier, more sustainable future, the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto recently welcomed a visit from one of its new industry partners : Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
As it builds a global community to accelerate the discovery of materials for a healthier, more sustainable future, the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto recently welcomed a visit from one of its new industry partners : Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Queen’s University and Lakeridge Health Establish Collaboration to Address Physician Shortage
Monday, May 2, 2022 Durham Region, ON - Queen's University and Lakeridge Health are excited to announce an innovative and first-of-its-kind-in-Canada education and training approach that will help to
Monday, May 2, 2022 Durham Region, ON - Queen's University and Lakeridge Health are excited to announce an innovative and first-of-its-kind-in-Canada education and training approach that will help to
Western team wins Governor General medal for kids’ hearing-aid tech
A Western team of audiology researchers has developed gold-standard ways to assess, treat and properly fit and tune hearing aids for infants, including to this baby wearing hearing aids.
A Western team of audiology researchers has developed gold-standard ways to assess, treat and properly fit and tune hearing aids for infants, including to this baby wearing hearing aids.
New Western Research chair working towards gender-equitable, low-carbon economy
Gender, sexuality and women's studies professor Bipasha Baruah has been named as the Strategic Focus Western Research Chair.
Gender, sexuality and women's studies professor Bipasha Baruah has been named as the Strategic Focus Western Research Chair.
Innovative applications pave way for golden age of drones
A team of Western researchers are leveraging the capabilities of autonomous aerial vehicles, most commonly drones, to deliver innovative, safe and secure methods of data collection for an extensive list of commercial and non-commercial operations. As drone technology rapidly develops and advances, the global level of interest and viability has soared exponentially.
A team of Western researchers are leveraging the capabilities of autonomous aerial vehicles, most commonly drones, to deliver innovative, safe and secure methods of data collection for an extensive list of commercial and non-commercial operations. As drone technology rapidly develops and advances, the global level of interest and viability has soared exponentially.
A win-win for both Waterloo students and Rogers
April 7, 2022 Partnership prepares students with real-world experience and fulfills need for new talent By Stephanie Longeway University Relations When Jonah Eisen signed up for the Sportsnet Hockey Hack in his final year of his master's program, he set his future career path in motion.
April 7, 2022 Partnership prepares students with real-world experience and fulfills need for new talent By Stephanie Longeway University Relations When Jonah Eisen signed up for the Sportsnet Hockey Hack in his final year of his master's program, he set his future career path in motion.
Popularity of ’gamified’ apps raises new legal issues, student researchers warn
With a few pushes of a button or a swipe of your fingers, you can trade stocks, hail a ride, order a pizza or find a date.
With a few pushes of a button or a swipe of your fingers, you can trade stocks, hail a ride, order a pizza or find a date.
Growing innovation in the agriculture sector
Ceragen is helping farmers engineer the plant microbiome to increase crop yields By Stephanie Longeway University Relations Danielle Rose works under a pop-up grow tent inside Velocity's main incubator workspace.
Ceragen is helping farmers engineer the plant microbiome to increase crop yields By Stephanie Longeway University Relations Danielle Rose works under a pop-up grow tent inside Velocity's main incubator workspace.
New security tech monitors power use for warning signs of cyberattacks
New technology can protect governments, businesses and other organizations from cyberattacks By Researchers have developed new technology to protect governments, businesses and other organizations from cyberattacks by monitoring for unusual power consumption.
New technology can protect governments, businesses and other organizations from cyberattacks By Researchers have developed new technology to protect governments, businesses and other organizations from cyberattacks by monitoring for unusual power consumption.
’We can protect anything that consumes power’
Engineering professor takes new cybersecurity technology out of the lab and into the real world By Brian Caldwell Faculty of Engineering It has been a long but rewarding journey since Sebastian Fisch
Engineering professor takes new cybersecurity technology out of the lab and into the real world By Brian Caldwell Faculty of Engineering It has been a long but rewarding journey since Sebastian Fisch
Using AI to optimize social services: University of Toronto researchers team up with industry and government
A married mother of two who lives in Winnipeg, "Shawna" struggles to afford rent, groceries and needs dental care - but she doesn't have coverage through her part-time office assistant job and she isn't sure if she is eligible for help.
A married mother of two who lives in Winnipeg, "Shawna" struggles to afford rent, groceries and needs dental care - but she doesn't have coverage through her part-time office assistant job and she isn't sure if she is eligible for help.
Campus - UTORONTO - Jun 29
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Event - Jun 29
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation

Social Sciences - Jun 27
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development