News & Features

Premier Wynne talks opportunities and challenges facing post-secondary students during campus visit

Premier Kathleen Wynne got a first-hand look at some of the innovative research being done by students at U of T Scarborough during a visit on Feb. 13.  The visit is part of Wynne's week-long tour to…

Travel fund helps U of T Scarborough undergrads pursue their passion for research

The Academic Travel Fund at U of T Scarborough, designed to facilitate student research projects abroad, continues to offer undergrads a chance to travel great distances to pursue their academic…

Going on location in Scarborough

While many major films and TV shows shoot on a closed soundstage, some productions venture out into the real world to create the magic on the big and small screen.

What is a university-mandated leave of absence and how would it work?

The University of Toronto provides a range of supports and services so that all students can thrive – including those who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety. But there are rare cases in which a…

U of T releases sexual violence education and prevention training for all members of the University

The University of Toronto has released its sexual violence education and prevention training module for all students, staff, faculty and members of Governing Council. The online resource is part of…

International PhD students at U of T to pay domestic tuition fees

Starting in the fall of 2018, most international PhD students at the University of Toronto will pay tuition fees equivalent to those of domestic students. “This is very positive news for the…

Double-specialist programs will net students two degrees in five years

New double-specialist programs at U of T Scarborough will offer an accelerated pathway for students who would otherwise have to complete two separate specialist programs. The double degree programs,…

Multidisciplinary artist Aisha Sasha John is U of T Scarborough’s new writer-in-residence

For new writer-in-residence Aisha Sasha John, her new role at U of T Scarborough is serendipitous. “I graduated from U of T, my very first gallery show was at UTSC’s Doris McCarthy Gallery, and this…

Environmental Science PhD pulls out the stops for tomorrow’s research leaders

In the race to attract top graduate candidates, the first step to landing a future star is spotting one. Two new funding programs are designed to do just that, at the same time further positioning U…

Graduate Food Studies is a first in Canada

University of Toronto Scarborough will offer Canada’s first food studies program emphasizing the humanities and social sciences.

Quercus to replace Portal as U of T's new teaching and learning toolbox

The Academic Toolbox Renewal Steering Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the naming contest for the University of Toronto’s new teaching and learning environment, and replacement for…

U of T Scarborough and Centennial College MOU creates new paths to a university degree

A Memorandum of Understanding signed by the University of Toronto and Centennial College establishes three separate facilitated transfer pathways between U of T Scarborough and the college’s Liberal…