Congratulations to the Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize 2026 Awardees. This prize, by @utscresearch.bsky.social and @utsclibrary.bsky.social awards students who have excelled in research, scholarship and creative activities in the classroom and beyond. www.utsc.utoronto.ca/research/art...

Announcing 20 research projects awarded by the OVPRI's Research for Inclusive Excellence (RIE) grant program. View project recipients with research in climate justice, health leadership, diaspora studies, Indigenous knowledge and more: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/research/art... @utsc.utoronto.ca

15 researchers from the United States and Canada have won awards in the second year of Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems, cosponsored with @allenphilanthro.bsky.social, the Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation, and @kavlifoundation.org.

Thank you @allenphilantro.bsky.social for funding our work on “Foraging in an Impaired Sensory Landscape” through #Scialog @rescorp.org with @maratimes.bsky.social from @brown.edu @utscresearch.bsky.social @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social @utscbiology.bsky.social

🥳 Celebrate UTSC Scholars at the Undergraduate Research & Creative Forum on March 31, 2026 at 1-3 pm in the UTSC Meeting Place. Meet exceptional undergraduate scholars across disciplines and view their research and creative projects. utsc.library.utoronto.ca/undergraduat... @utsclibrary.bsky.social

🚨 Deadline TOMORROW! Apply for our 5-day workshop for post-PhD scholars developing public-facing writing. Learn strategies from creative non-fiction and poetry. Designed for scholars with a clear project and significant research completed. 🔗 Details: uoft.me/c8T

The Undergraduate Research & Creative Prize honours @utsc.utoronto.ca students who have excelled in research, scholarship and creative activities in the classroom and beyond. There are up to 4 cash prizes of $1000. Apply by April 15, 2026 at noon. Details: uoft.me/ugrc-prize @utsclibrary.bsky.social

March 26, 2026: Research Day on Innovating Mental Health Care - Learn from discovery to impact, how cutting edge-research improves diagnoses, treatment, and mental health care through knowledge generation. Register at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/research/uts... @utsc.utoronto.ca @ontarioshores.bsky.social

Connaught project to explore beach privatization and access in Jamaica 🇯🇲 buff.ly/T1LLrjh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Could former elite athletes reveal important insights behind aging well? Professor Michelle Silver from the Department of Health and Society asks this question in recently published book, Aging With Agility, whose research explores aging, ability and exercise. utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/...

#UTSC professor Afua Cooper is helping students see themselves in Canada’s past. Her project, A Black People’s History of Canada, equips teachers with lessons on African Canadians’ contributions – from business to activism: uoft.me/afua-cooper-history #UofT #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence

Don't miss! This Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm*, join Dr. Amer M Burhan for a discussion on applied mental health research at Ontario Shores: innovation at the point of care. Register here: luma.com/8gn6offc

Interest in mental health research and innovation? On Wed, December 17th, 2025 at 3:30 - 6 pm join Dr. Amer M Burhan for a discussion on applied mental health research at Ontario Shores: innovation at the point of care. Register here: luma.com/8gn6offc

“It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights.” Professor Maydianne Andrade shares her approach to equity in academia, via Nature. #UTSC #UofT https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02932-w

Are smartphones making us more bored? In this episode of The Short Answer, #UTSC Department of Psychology professor Michael Inzlicht talks about how to have more effortful & meaningful interactions.

A new study from the #UTSC Psychology Dept. finds that growing awareness of ADHD may be leading some young adults to mistakenly believe they have the disorder. #UofT https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/study-shows-adhd-awareness-may-lead-increase-false-self-diagnosis-intervention

Why does chasing happiness make us unhappy? 🤔 In this Short Answer, #UofT's Sam Maglio, Marketing and Psychology professor @utsc.utoronto.ca & @rotmanschool.bsky.social tells us about the “happiness paradox” & ways we can appreciate the moment instead.

Congrats to #UTSC chemist Andre Simpson, who has been awarded the 2026 Ricardo Aroca Award by the @ciccheminst.bsky.social#UTSC recognizing his pioneering contributions to analytical chemistry and his positive impact on environmental and human health. #UofT https://bit.ly/49SQRnE

“We are grateful to have grown as a research community in so many ways and in new directions,” says Alison Mountz, Vice-Principal Research & Innovation in the OVPRI 2024-2025 Annual Report which highlights recent successes and exciting initiatives. Read now: utsc.utoronto.ca/research/ann...

The Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers provides up to $250K to new, Black-led research initiatives at @utoronto.ca driving innovative solutions to major research challenges. 🤝🏽 Coordinated by the Connaught Fund & BRN. The NOI deadline is Feb. 9, 2026: buff.ly/8mDhBH9 #UofT

Check out our latest research on how ocean acidification affects marine sticklebacks from former postdoc Dr. Rex Yoon. doi.org/10.1002/jez.... @utscbiology.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social

U of T Scarborough Assistant Professor Philip Heron was recently featured on CBC radio: Quirks & Quarks for his work providing science education to people in prison. "We don't just fail and stop, we fail and move forward," says Heron. Read more from here: www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks... @utsc.utoronto.ca

Join us for a MITACS information session that will provide an overview of how MITACS could help support your projects with speaker, Modupe Olufemi (Advisor, Business Development). Virtual session on October 9, 2025, at 10:30 - 11:30 am. Register here: luma.com/2oas5y4l

I was interviewed by the CBC on a new report on the state of our planet. Check it out ⬇️⬇️ www.cbc.ca/news/climate... @utscbiology.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social

On Oct 2, join Earth District's speaker series with Director of the Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability and UTSC Professor Imre Szeman for "Futures of the Sun: The Fate of Renewable Energy in a Fractured World." Registration link: earthdistrict.ca/events

U of T Scarborough researcher Olivia Bernard explores the educational experiences of Black girls in the Toronto District School Board, like how racial stereotypes follow Black girls into the classroom. Read more on UTSC news: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/... @utsc.utoronto.ca

@utoronto.ca @uoftcompsci.bsky.social @chemuoft.bsky.social @artsci.utoronto.ca @vectorinstitute.ai @engineering.utoronto.ca @utscresearch.bsky.social @utm-research.bsky.social @schmidtsciences.bsky.social @torontosri.bsky.social @aspuru.bsky.social

📬 The first edition of the IRN Insider is now in your inbox! Our monthly newsletter will highlight upcoming events, funding and research opportunities, and inspiring stories from researchers across the tri-campus. Take a look: buff.ly/OuhBeVc Subscribe: buff.ly/CbQDZC3 #UofTIRN #UofTIndigenous

U of T Scarborough Associate Professor Karina Vernon earns Royal Society of Canada honour for her work on Black and Black-Indigenous histories of the Canadian Prairies. Read more: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/... @utsc.utoronto.ca

U of T Scarborough scientist and Professor Myrna Simpson has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours for academics and researchers. Learn more about her, and her work, including Integrative Molecular Biogeochemistry: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/...

On Sept 16, join Earth District's speaker series with UTSC Associate Professor Sergio Montero and Community Leader in Residence Kumsa Baker for a discussion on "Transportation Infrastructure as a Community Asset: Planning for Local Inclusive Economies". Registration link: earthdistrict.ca/events

Detroit did it — can Scarborough? Community pushes for vibrant park on former TTC Line 3 corridor. U of T Scarborough's Institute for Inclusive Economies & Sustainable Livelihoods is studying the future of our Rapid Transit. Read more on Now Toronto: nowtoronto.com/news/detroit...

Canada’s rising temperatures means invasive ants are more likely to spread outdoors according to a new study at U of T Scarborough. Postdoctoral researcher Toby Tsang found that certain ant species can survive indoors in cooler areas. Learn more on City News: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/13/c...

In partnership with IECS, we are pleased to announce the launch of our Visiting Scholars Program! Come engage in SDG-related discussions, research, and collaborative activities at UofT from any uni in the world! For more info and to apply, navigate here: sdg.utoronto.ca/visiting-sch... #community

Join the Earth District's speaker series on "Is Silicon Valley “Going Green”? Digital Tech, Energy Systems and Environmental Sustainability" with Tanner Mirrlees, Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University on June 24th, 12 to 1:30 pm (Virtual). Register here: earthdistrict.ca/events

📅 June 11, 2025 - Join us for the opening of "Threads of Refuge" exhibition curated by Thy Phu and Saaz Taher, U of T Scarborough Arts, Culture and Media professors, and portraits by Anthony Gebrehiwot. Register here: dorismccarthygallery.utoronto.ca/programming/...

On June 12, join us for Food for Thought: Sustainable Systems and Climate Solutions for Food and Farming with expert panelists to discuss the future of food security, agri-tech innovation, and sustainable systems. Register here: cpe.utoronto.ca/event/food-f...

Worldwide, 14 million babies are born preterm each year. In her blog article, Professor Johnston discusses SDG 3.2 and SDG 17 measures being taken in Europe to reduce the consequent infant mortality rates. Learn more at the link below: 🔗 sdg.utoronto.ca/partners-in-... #SDGs #Nursing #Parents

For International Nurses' Day, Professor Linda Johnston, VP of UofT and Principal of UTSC, reflects on a pan-European neonatal care initiative and the role of parents as caretakers. Read more to see how SDG 3.2 and SDG 17 are being addressed: 🔗 sdg.utoronto.ca/partners-in-... #SDGs #nursing

Really fascinating story about Professor Bebhinn Treanor at U of T Scarborough. Her groundbreaking work in immunology led to the discovery of something called a Multabody platform which holds promise for treating infectious diseases. Read the full story to learn more: uoft.me/bxN

Different Lenses, Shared Vision brings together researchers and advocates from Mexico and Canada to discuss how global, community-based, and intersectional perspectives can advance resilience among #LGBTQYouth 🏳️‍🌈 Join us on Tues, April 29 from 12:30-2 pm EST. Sign up here: lu.ma/opzbgs46

Tune in to hear from Srija Biswas, Project Manager at CISP, and Safiya Clarke-Mendes, our Education and Learning Specialist, in this insightful session on social prescribing.

Preview: Harvest Walls in the Greenhouse facilities at the University of Toronto Scarborough. These vertical farming walls create new opportunities for researchers in sustainability, plant biology and food production. utsc.utoronto.ca/research/art... @utsc.bsky.social @utscbiology.bsky.social

New Story! U of T Scarborough’s Harvest Walls provide new research opportunities in vertical farming. Read on how Harvest Today’s donations of four indoor plant walls for UTSC researchers in sustainability, plant biology and food production. utsc.utoronto.ca/research/art... @utsc.bsky.social

📅 Join "Social Prescribing Without Borders: Insights from Canada and the UK" to learn from conversations with workers, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in social prescribing. Virtual panels on April 22, 2025, 8am – 12:30pm EST. Register here: lu.ma/21dt9khz

Different Lenses, Shared Vision brings together researchers and advocates from Mexico and Canada to discuss how global, community-based, and intersectional perspectives can advance resilience among #LGBTQYouth 🏳️‍🌈 Join us on Tues, April 29 from 12:30-2 pm EST. Sign up here: lu.ma/opzbgs46

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences hosts Grand Rounds, designed as scientific seminars for research communication. These sessions cover mental health-related topics and include presentations by experts at U of T Scarborough. Sign up here: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/research/ont...

🗓️ On May 2, 2025 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) is hosting a virtual session on Generating Images. Explore how you can create figures, diagrams, and pictures for research output. Register here: cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...

Join the Earth District's speaker series on "The Social Dimensions of Technological Innovations" with Paty Romero-Lankao, Professor and Canadian Excellence in Research Chair, U of T Scarborough on April 2nd, 12 to 2 pm (Virtual). Register here: earthdistrict.ca/events

📣 Call for Applications: Digital Research Storytelling Workshop - join the OVPRI and Critical Digital Humanities Initiative to learn about a cutting-edge method of publicly engaged scholarship from May 14 to June 18, 2025. More details: dhn.utoronto.ca/digital-rese...