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University of Toronto to proceed with back campus fields project

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto is very pleased that Toronto city councillors re-affirmed the city’s commitment to renewed fields on the university’s historic back campus. City council voted in favour of the University’s plan to proceed with the project, which will involve creating two artificial turf fields. The fields will provide a venue […]



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New long-lived greenhouse gas discovered by University of Toronto chemistry team - Chemical appears to have highest global-warming impact of any compound to date

Chemical appears to have highest global-warming impact of any compound to dateTORONTO, ON - Scientists from U of T’s Department of Chemistry have discovered a novel chemical lurking in the atmosphere that appears to be a long-lived greenhouse gas (LLGHG).  The chemical – perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) – is the most radiatively efficient chemical found to date, […]



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Antarctic neutrino-hunting project IceCube named Breakthrough of the Year by Physics World - University of Toronto among extensive list of global collaborators

University of Toronto among extensive list of global collaboratorsTORONTO, ON – International high-energy physics research project IceCube has been named the 2013 Breakthrough of the Year by British magazine Physics World. The Antarctic observatory has been selected for making the first observation of cosmic neutrinos, but also for overcoming the many challenges of creating and […]




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University of Toronto chemists identify role of soil in pollution control

TORONTO, ON – Scientists have long known that air pollution caused by cars and trucks, solvent use and even plants, is reduced when broken down by naturally occurring compounds that act like detergents of the atmosphere. What has not been well understood until now are the relative contributions of all the processes producing such compounds. […]




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University of Toronto to host 50 Punjab teachers for teacher training course

TORONTO, ON – The government of the Indian State of Punjab is sending 50 of its teachers to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto for an intensive four-week teacher development program from July 28 to August 22, 2014. At OISE, the teachers, will be led by top OISE […]




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University of Toronto ranked first in Canada, 24th in the world

TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto is the top university in Canada and one of the best in the world, reports the Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014. This year, the prestigious ranking – which analyzes the top universities worldwide on research output, the quality of faculty and the quality […]




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U of T professor wins Ig Nobel Prize for ‘Jesus in Toast’ study at Harvard University

TORONTO, ON — University of Toronto professor Kang Lee has been awarded a 2014 Ig Nobel Prize for a study that found that the phenomenon of “face pareidolia”–where onlookers report seeing images of Jesus, Virgin Mary, or Elvis in objects such as toast, shrouds, and clouds–is normal and based on physical causes. Lee was the lead author of the study […]




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Referendum experts from University of Edinburgh visiting Toronto in June

TORONTO, ON – The University of Edinburgh is bringing a number of high profile academic experts to Toronto from 17–21 June, as part of its General Council Meeting this year. Two academics in particular will be available to speak to reporters about the September 18th Independence Referendum in Scotland and how this event compares to […]




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Director-General of UNESCO to be Presented with Papers of Pioneering Insulin Researchers at University of Toronto

TORONTO, ON — Media are invited to take photos on Tuesday, November 18, of Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, as Christina Cameron, President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, presents to her the University of Toronto’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library’s Discovery of Insulin Collections. Last year the Library’s collections—only one of four in Canada […]




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“We have a responsibility to take decisive action on climate change”: University of Toronto president - Meric Gertler announces climate change challenge, new investing strategy

Meric Gertler announces climate change challenge, new investing strategy Toronto, ON — University of Toronto President Meric Gertler today unveiled a 14-point plan of specific, targeted actions that aim to make a difference on climate change now. Gertler outlined U of T’s plan to battle climate change in a bold report, Beyond Divestment: Taking Decisive […]




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NSERC prizes awarded to five University of Toronto scholars - Backing research into billion-year-old water, evolution of plants, faster disease diagnosis, microbial energy

Backing research into billion-year-old water, evolution of plants, faster disease diagnosis, microbial energy Toronto, ON — Five University of Toronto scholars have been awarded prizes in 2016 by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – the largest tally of winners at any university in Canada. “Our exceptional performance in the NSERC awards […]




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University of Toronto researcher first to open lab notes in real time

Toronto, ON — University of Toronto researcher Rachel Harding will be the first known biomedical researcher to welcome the world to review her lab notes in real time. The post-doctoral fellow with U of T’s Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) is also explaining her findings to the general public through her blog. She hopes her open […]



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University of Toronto Researcher Wins €1M Brain Prize – the “Nobel of Neuroscience”

Toronto, ON — Professor Graham Collingridge has been awarded the world’s most valuable prize for brain research. Prof. Collingridge, Chair of the Department of Physiology, was one of three recipients of the Brain Prize, awarded by the Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Foundation in Denmark, for his research into the mechanisms of memory. The Brain […]




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University of Toronto faculty, alumni inducted into Canada’s Medical Hall of Fame - Four of the six new inductees have U of T roots

Four of the six new inductees have U of T rootsToronto, ON – Members of University of Toronto’s faculty and alumni will be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame at a ceremony taking place today at McMaster University, taking four of this year’s six spots. “This is something in which we can all […]




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Understanding and Improving Governance, Accountability and Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Sector - World Health Organization Launches Collaborating Centre for Governance, Accountability and Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Sector at University of To

World Health Organization Launches Collaborating Centre for Governance, Accountability and Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Sector at University of TorontoToronto, ON – The University of Toronto and the World Health Organization are proud to launch the WHO Collaborating Centre for Governance, Accountability and Transparency for the Pharmaceutical Sector with a policy workshop and celebration at the Leslie […]




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Fujitsu Laboratories and University of Toronto Enter Strategic Partnership - Fujitsu Laboratories establishes new research center in Toronto to accelerate Quantum-Inspired Computing

Fujitsu Laboratories establishes new research center in Toronto to accelerate Quantum-Inspired ComputingToronto, ON – Kawasaki, Japan and Toronto, Canada, September 20, 2017 Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and the University of Toronto have entered into a new partnership, with Fujitsu Laboratories establishing a new research center in Toronto focused on bolstering R&D into breakthrough quantum computing technologies. In […]




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Scholarship in Honour of JosepRotman Awarded at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management

Toronto, ON – For the second year, a Joseph L. Rotman Scholarship has been awarded to an incoming student in the Full-Time MBA program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Heather Beatty is the recipient of the full tuition scholarship, which she received, based on the strength of her overall application to […]




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“Nudge-a-thon” at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management Tackles Public Transit Fare Evasion

Toronto, ON – Fare evaders are a problem faced by public transit systems in cities across the world. Evaders are willing to break the law and risk a significant penalty for the free ride. In Toronto, fare evasion is estimated to cost around $20 million a year in lost revenue. An event at the University […]




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Canadian Scientists and Organizations Honoured for Their Impact by University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab

Toronto, ON – Organizations and researchers whose work has had an impact on Canadian competitiveness in the areas of science, technology and commerce have been honoured with the third annual awards presented by the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The awards are designed around the primary ingredients in […]




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Chair Established at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management in Honour of BMO’s William Downe

Toronto, ON – A new chair has been established in honour of William Downe, a graduate of the MBA program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The chair was announced at the Rotman Alumni Awards Dinner on October 18 where Downe received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Downe is the former Chief Executive Officer […]




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New Financial Innovation Hub Established at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management

Toronto, ON – A new partnership has been launched at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management to promote and develop initiatives for students and faculty in the area of financial innovation across all of the school’s programs. The Rotman Financial Innovation Hub in Advanced Analytics (Rotman FinHub) will create new classes and learning […]




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University of Toronto law professor awarded notable $225,000 Trudeau Foundation Fellowship

TORONTO, ON –  Professor Kent Roach, Wilson-Prichard Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, was awarded an esteemed Trudeau Foundation Fellowship today, worth $225,000, in recognition of his outstanding scholarly and pro bono contributions in constitutional, human rights and anti-terrorism issues. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is an […]




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Edward Iacobucci to become new Dean of University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto today announced the appointment of Professor Edward Iacobucci as dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2019. “The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto is a great Canadian institution, and […]



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Score Points With Young Talent by Developing an Effective University Marketing Strategy

They're motivated, they're eager to make a difference, and they bring a breath of fresh air to every team. I'm talking, of course, about college students and recent graduates. Young talent is a real asset for a company, which is why competition for these candidates is so high. To attract qualified young professionals, you need a solid university marketing plan. Understanding University Markting But what exactly is university marketing? To put it simply, "university marketing" refers to your means of ...




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White Paper: University Uses Advanced Micro-CT Scanning for Inspection of Historical Artifacts

A Nikon Metrology XT H 225 ST computed tomography imaging system at the University of Arkansas is enabling non-destructive, 2D and 3D study of the inside as well as the outside of a wide variety of objects. Download the white paper to read more.




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Maplesoft President and CEO Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waterloo

James Cooper Recognized for Enhancing Quality of Education and for Outstanding Contributions to the Discipline of Engineering Waterloo, Canada; November 08, 2016: Maplesoft™ announced that James (Jim) Cooper, its president and CEO, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo (UW). The University presented Cooper with a Doctor of Engineering degree at a recent graduation ceremony held at the university.




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Maplesoft President and CEO Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waterloo

Maplesoft announced that James (Jim) Cooper, its president and CEO, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo (UW). The University presented Cooper with a Doctor of Engineering degree at a recent graduation ceremony held at the university.




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The University of Manchester Uses MapleSim in Robotics and Control Systems Courses

Dr. Joaquin Carrasco, Professor of Control Systems at the University’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has taught various Control Systems courses to Master’s students in the Master of Science in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering program for the past six years. He has received overwhelmingly positive student feedback from using Maple T.A., the powerful online testing and assessment system from Maplesoft, in his Control Systems classes. He has also recently incorporated Maplesoft’s MapleSim and the MapleSim CAD Toolbox into his Robotics courses. With the MapleSim CAD Toolbox, students can see how their mechanical CAD models behave as part of a larger, multidomain system.




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Maplesoft, University of Waterloo Enter Education Partnership

Maplesoft and the University of Waterloo have partnered to collaborate on educational STEM content. Through this partnership, Maplesoft’s Möbius will blend with Waterloo-developed coursework and content for an online learning hub for college-level students and professors.




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Maplesoft Presents Awards of Excellence to University of Birmingham Students

Maplesoft today announced that the 2017 Maplesoft Excellence Scholarship Awards are being presented to two graduate students from the University of Birmingham. The scholarships provide monetary assistance for three years to each student for their graduate studies. They were selected from a group of students that were instrumental in encouraging and contributing to the use of technology in various undergraduate courses at the university.




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Cal Poly University Honored for Its Energy and Water Saving Efforts

California Polytechnic State University has been honored with state awards for efforts to conserve energy and water. The university received two sustainability best practice plaques at the 2015 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference in San Francisco.




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Living Wall at University of Michigan Wins Green Wall Award

A living wall biofilter is an active filter system that removes contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air.




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Project Files: Episode 21 — University of Arkansas Rec Building

When your campus is home to 27,000 students, indoor air quality is of the utmost importance.




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Project Files: Episode 63 — University of Cincinnati Chiller Upgrade

Like many universities across America, the University of Cincinnati faced a major infrastructure challenge: having to operate aging central utility plants with older technology.




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California State University, Los Angeles

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Owners of SuperTech University Credit Success in Cleaning to Continuous Learning

In this episode of “TradeTalks: Unlocking The Experience”, R&R Publisher Mike Balzano talks with the Owners of SuperTech University and the creators and hosts of the Blue Collar Podcast, Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton!





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Montréal Exchange brings options trading to university campuses across Canada

04-2014 : Montréal Exchange brings options trading to university campuses across Canada



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Rutgers University food science makes its PROCESS EXPO debut with food incubators, food industry trends and process technologies

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two sessions scheduled to make their debut at PROCESS EXPO 2015.




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PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY sets new record

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today that advanced sign-ups for the educational sessions of PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY have already passed the final number of educational registrations at the last edition of PROCESS EXPO in 2013.




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PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY program adds more schools

The PROCESS EXPO university program run by the Food Processing Suppliers Association will feature more than 35 hours of educational sessions.




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Process Expo University expands internationally

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY has expanded to include international speakers from Canada and Latin America.




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Packaging sessions unwrapped for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today released its slate of packaging sessions as part of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 15-18, 2015.




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Full program unveiled for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today released the full slate of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 15-18, 2015.




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American Frozen Food Institute adds food safety topics to PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY program

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the addition of three sessions to the educational program at PROCESS EXPO 2015.




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Schedule of packaging sessions released for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today released the schedule of its slate of packaging sessions as part of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 15-18, 2015.




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Iowa State University puts the meat in PROCESS EXPO

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two important topics for the educational program at PROCESS EXPO 2015.




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High profile meat issues covered by University of Wisconsin

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two sessions on the PROCESS EXPO University schedule featuring speakers from the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Animal Sciences.




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Genius Poll - Emory University Center for Science Education

A poll of Emory University freshmen: 'What is a genius?'




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University researchers create packaging tray that warns of food contamination

The new technology will enable producers, retailers and consumers to tell in real time whether the contents of a sealed food package are contaminated.




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Inquiry into Child Poverty in Northern Ireland: Barnardo’s; Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People; Ulster University

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