At the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, faculty members from across #UofTArtSci were recognized for teaching excellence in classroom instruction, course design and curriculum development. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/2026-ou...

One year after graduating, Dina Lojpur is building a career in applied AI. She shares how curiosity, interdisciplinary study and learning to “do it scared” shaped her path ↓

Ontario’s EV future depends on turning breakthrough research into real-world technologies. The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) Program’s second call for proposals is now open, connecting industry and postdocs to tackle EV challenges. bit.ly/EVIO-CFP2026

U of T computer scientists have discovered a vulnerability in GPU memory that can allow attackers to take complete control of a computer system. The proof-of-concept exploit, called GPUBreach, has been honoured with a Distinguished Paper Award at @sp.ieee-security.org 2026. uoft.me/ct9

University of Toronto CS Professor Arvind Gupta — a member of the federal AI task force — weighs in on Canada’s AI strategy: why building public trust and turning world-class AI research into economic impact are both critical. Watch the full interview ⤵️ www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...

Canada can play a leading role in the next wave of AI innovation: Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun #UofT 🍁 uoft.me/cqw

Raquel Urtasun has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society — one of the highest honours in science. A @utoronto.ca professor, AI leader and founder of Waabi, she joins a global cohort recognized for advancing scientific knowledge.

Professor Emeritus Eugene Fiume has received a 2025 CS‑Can | Info‑Can Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his sustained contributions to computer graphics research and computer science education at @utoronto.ca and beyond. uoft.me/cqo

Congrats to CS and math specialist Boyan Litchev who finished the 2025 Putnam Competition as the highest @utoronto.ca scorer. 👏 The undergrad shares his experience, and what’s next. uoft.me/coM

14 #UofT researchers receive Connaught Innovation Awards 🏆 uoft.me/cot

Congrats to @utoronto.ca CS students pursuing MSc and MScAC degrees who are recipients of the @vectorinstitute.ai Scholarship in AI for 2026! The funding supports top grad students pursuing AI-related studies while connecting them to a powerful ecosystem of mentors and industry leaders.

The University of Toronto is often described as the birthplace of modern AI. In the latest issue of University of Toronto Magazine, U of T President Melanie Woodin outlines the importance of turning AI research into real-world impact. #CIW26 @utoronto.ca magazine.utoronto.ca/campus/turni...

Only a few weeks away! Join our #UofT x #TorontoTechWeek event on May 26 with Reynold Xin, co-founder of Databricks, on his journey to building a $100B+ company, followed by a lawn party on front campus. Save your spot and explore more Toronto Tech Week events: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-gui...

May the 4th be with you! Revisit this earlier Faculty of Arts & Science feature on CS alum Bill Reeves, whose work helped bring Star Wars to life. uoft.me/cmr

What keeps alumni coming back to mentor @utoronto.ca computer science students? For alumnus Jason Lee, it’s the conversations — and the chance to help students find their direction.

From accessible speech‑to‑text tools to embodied AI systems for robotics, students showcased the range of work underway in @UofTCompSci.bsky.social at the Software Engineering Showcase. Projects from CSC301 and CSC490 reflected real‑world partnerships and applied research.

Thank you to everyone who packed the room for Yejin Choi’s talk at the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. We were honoured to welcome members of the Gotlieb family to the lecture named for U of T’s inaugural chair of computer science. @utoronto.ca @uoftalumni.bsky.social

Researchers’ visualizations demonstrate a future with climate action — or inaction 🌎 #EarthDay @artsci.utoronto.ca uoft.me/ckP

Big wins for @utoronto.ca CS students at the 2026 Level Up Showcase! CS teams earned honours for Best Overall Game, Achievement in Audio, Artistic Achievement and Best Game Trailer, standing out among 160 teams from across Ontario. Congrats to all the student creators!

We kicked off graduation season with our second annual pre‑convocation celebration: Hello, Real World: DCS Graduation Celebration. 🎓✨ 125+ grads, 26 faculty & instructors, and an electric afternoon celebrating our DCS community. Congrats, Class of 2026!

Grad Visit Days 2026 brought admitted MSc and PhD students from around the world to @uoftcompsci.bsky.social for an in‑depth look at research, faculty and graduate life.

Game design in action. Level Up Showcase 2026 brings together top student projects from across Ontario in a live, playable public exhibition. Join us on April 7 to check out games by uoftcompsci.bsky.social students. Reserve your free ticket: uoft.me/level-up-2026

Steve Engels has received @utoronto.ca’s Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award for his leadership in video game design education and experiential learning.

MacArthur Fellow and leading AI researcher Yejin Choi delivers The Art of (Artificial) Reasoning on April 16 as part of our Distinguished Lecture Series with the @vectorinstitute.ai. Hear insights on AI reasoning, model limitations and new approaches beyond scaling. Register: bit.ly/dls-yejin-choi

Join us on March 30 at 5 p.m. for a free Tech@RBC Insider Series event on Product Ownership. Learn how RBC’s product teams turn ideas into impactful digital solutions and connect directly with professionals to gain career insights. Register now: uoft.me/rbc-product-ownership

Alumni, faculty, students & friends: join us on March 31 at 11 a.m. as Adi Shamir of Weizmann Institute of Science presents “Can You Recover a Deep Neural Network From Its Answers?” This talk is part of the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. Learn more: uoft.me/cdb

@uoftcompsci.bsky.social and Engineering students explored real‑world tech careers, connected with RBC experts and heard insights from leaders shaping AI and fintech at the latest Tech@RBC Insider Series. uoft.me/ceE

@utoronto.ca and AMD have announced a major research partnership aimed at developing next-generation technologies in artificial intelligence and computing. Learn more about the new AMD–U of T Research Lab: uoft.me/cdu

From AI-powered autonomous transportation at Waabi, founded by Prof. Raquel Urtasun, to large language models and AI products for enterprise at Cohere, co-founded by our alumni, the @uoftcompsci.bsky.social community continues to drive globally competitive innovation. ⤵️

. @uoftcompsci.bsky.social professors Tovi Grossman and Karan Singh have received Connaught Innovation Awards for their work advancing AI‑supported learning and 3D creative technologies. uoft.me/cb6 @utoronto.ca @artsci.utoronto.ca

Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi, founded by Professor Raquel Urtasun, is launching a robotaxi fleet with Uber after raising US$750 million — one of the largest venture capital financings in Canadian history. uoft.me/c7Q

Congratulations to @uoftcompsci.bsky.social undergrads Baris Bayazit, Timothy Du, Jacob Klimczak and Joyce Qu who have received honourable mentions in the Computing Research Association’s 2025-2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award program! cra.org/about/awards...

📅Join us on Wed, Jan 21, 1:30 – 2:30 PM for the first AC seminar of the year featuring Eric Brown from McMaster to learn about how nature + AI can work together to discover new drugs Register to attend in person at @utoronto.ca or online: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB...

Join us Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. as Leo Porter of @ucsandiego.bsky.social presents “Effects of GenAI on Computing Education.” This talk is part of the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. Learn more: uoft.me/c5d @artsci.utoronto.ca

Assistant Professor @zhijingjin.bsky.social is a recipient of the 2025 @ellis.eu PhD Award, which recognizes the top AI and machine learning dissertations in Europe 👏 ellis.eu/news/the-ell...

Professor, Teaching Stream Jennifer Campbell has been named a 2025 ACM Distinguished Member for contributions to online computing education. Fewer than 10% of ACM members hold this honour. 👏 uoft.me/c4f

Professor Marsha Chechik has been honoured with an A&S 2025 Dean’s Research Excellence Award for research in software safety and security. Her work shapes global practices in software engineering. uoft.me/c47

Associate Professor Sushant Sachdeva has won @utoronto.ca's McLean Award for breakthroughs in fast algorithms and graph optimization. His work advances solutions for massive networks and AI applications. uoft.me/c3U @utm.utoronto.ca

. @utoronto.ca has launched Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO), a new industry-academic collaboration to accelerate next-gen EV + mobility tech. uoft.me/c3r

#ARIA2025 brought together 1,000+ attendees and over 140 cutting-edge applied research projects. From AI security to health tech, @uoftcompsci.bsky.social students are shaping the future of technology. uoft.me/c3c

#UofT ranks third globally in artificial intelligence in new Shanghai subject ranking 🌎 uoft.me/sr25

#UofT marks National Day for Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with a memorial at Ziibiing Pavilion as well as events hosted by U of T Engineering. uoft.me/c2E

#UofT has established the Hinton Chair in AI with support from Google — honouring Geoffrey Hinton and helping the university recruit a top AI talent to advance the field. Learn more: uoft.me/c2b

Exciting insights from the next generation of innovators! Hear Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah discuss her research to detect a type of lymphoma from blood using DNA signatures in this recent radio interview. Listen at 21:43: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

Last chance to apply! Two new CS graduate student scholarships: - Samit & Reshma Sharma Scholarship ($2,000) - Dr. Sergiy & Tetyana Kryvoruchko Scholarship ($10,000) Learn more and apply by Nov. 20: bit.ly/4o3kGoQ

📅 Join us on Tue, Nov 18 (10–11 AM EST) for our final AC seminar of the semester. Tim Cernak of University of Michigan will present “Combinatorial explosion: from atom-bond arrangements to exotic diseases”🚀 Attend in person @utoronto.ca or online: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB...

Why attend #ARIA2025? Here are 5 reasons ➡️ 📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre Register now: bit.ly/ARIA25

📅 Join us tomorrow (Nov 11): RoboChem and the Rise of Intelligent Flow Chemistry Timothy Noël, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Register: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB... Establishing the Data-Driven Organic Materials Lab Martin Seifrid, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Register: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB...

Innovation starts with collaboration. Thank you to AMD, Mitacs, Vanguard, Georgian, Geotab, Shopify, Qorsa, Cresta, Next Pathway and Ubisoft for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase. 📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre aria25.swoogo.com/aria25

Leading AI researchers and @utoronto.ca computer science faculty members Alán Aspuru-Guzik (@aspuru.bsky.social) and Sheila McIlraith have been named #AI2050 Senior Fellows by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social. uoft.me/bYy