George Brown College will launch a new online certificate in service robotics in September 2020 to address the growing demand for skilled professionals as this industry continues to expand and innovate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In one case, U of T researchers determined their "bus bridging" could have reduced passenger delays following a disruption to Toronto's subway system by 50 per cent (photo by Aaron Lynett/Toronto Star via Getty Images) It’s a phrase Toronto subway riders hear all too often: “Shuttle buses are on the way.” Service disruptions are a fact of life for rail transit systems around the world.

Toronto City Council has approved a plan to create more housing opportunities in Toronto neighbourhoods, including "missing middle" housing defined as unit types that fall between a single detached or semi-detached house and a high-rise building.

The U of T researchers' early findings suggest the pandemic is resulting a number of serious negative health outcomes for women, who comprise 80 per cent of Canada's health workforce

Ten of George Brown College’s child care centres re-opened on July 15, thanks to the support and commitment of several teams across the college.

The City of Toronto's Planning and Housing Committee is recommending to City Council that the City move ahead with a process to allow for more housing opportunities in Toronto neighbourhoods, including "missing middle" housing, which is defined as unit types that fall between a single detached or semi-detached house and a high-rise building.

A safe space to live, study and stay connected: U of T residences prepare for fall semester a girl studying at a desk in a residence at UTM U of T students living in residence this fall will enjoy a rich, full-featured experience amid measures to keep the community safe during COVID-19 (photo by Stephen Dagg) For many students, living in residence is a key part of the post-secondary experience – a place to be surrounded by the rhythms of university life and make lasting friendships.

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) and Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto) are taking further steps to achieve positive impacts for Black families served by CAS of Toronto through the Cornerstone Partnership joint service initiative.

U of T Engineering alumna Kimberly Ren led a study to quantitatively establish predictors for women pursuing careers in artificial intelligence, including machine learning (photo courtesy of Kimberly Ren) A study led by University of Toronto alumna Kimberly Ren is among the first to quantify predictors that could lead women towards, or away from, pursuing careers in machine learning and artificial intelligence, or AI.

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced a new task group that will develop a definition of social value for the built environment sector.

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Professor Joseph Wong has been appointed the University of Toronto’s interim vice-president, international, effective July 1.

With the City of Toronto’s Executive Committee considering a report today, with options to improve affordability for first-time home buyers by providing relief from the City’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT), the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on the Committee to move ahead with longneeded adjustments to the MLTT First-Time Home Buyer Rebate.

A group of young innovators from Hatch have helped make history, participating in this year's UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit, marking 20 years of uniting business for a better world.

A virtual graduation doesn’t replace traditional convocation but offers an opportunity to celebrate a graduate’s success.

Examining our own unconscious bias and self-study are the first steps in doing anti-racism work.

Captured on video, the brutal killing of George Floyd has sparked protests against anti-Black racism and police violence around the world.

Today, June 1, marks the first day of Pride month, an annual time where we focus on the growth, resilience, recognition, creativity and celebrations of the LGBT2SQ+ community.

One graduate designed tiny robotic scissors controlled by external magnetic fields using a joystick – no cables, wires or any other attachment required.

The University of Toronto is “immensely proud” of its more than 15,500 graduating students, and is looking forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements, U of T President Meric Gertler says.