Did you know that the bigger your brain is, the longer you yawn? #TriviaTuesday www.sciencetimes.com...#TriviaTuesday

Started teaching a new Intro to Novel Writing class at @uoftscs.bsky.social. We explored what a strong opening paragraph might look like. One of my favourites is from Miriam Toews' A Complicated Kindness. It immediately draws readers in with its tone & narrative voice. #WritingFiction

STARTS NEXT WEEK: My course on the history of Imperial Spain @uoftscs.bsky.social Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Today we mark #orangeshirtday in honour of every Indigenous child who was taken from their families and lost to or survived the atrocities of residential schools.

There are a few more seats left in my October-November @uoftscs.bsky.social Imperial Spain course! Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Do you want to write a novel but don't know how to get started? In this @uoftscs.bsky.social writing course, there are no grades - just a lot feedback from me & your peers to help shape the story you want to tell. Plus, the intro to novel writing class is online. learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

“Confidence in leadership isn’t just about personality; it’s about preparation, mindset, and skill-building.” - SCS Instructor, Angelo Cofini shares six tips on transitioning to a leadership role. What's your best tip for taking on the challenge of #leadership? learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

#UofT among top five universities globally in latest research rankings 🌎 uoft.me/bRe

Did you know if you could drive your car into the sky at about 95km per hour, it would only take about an hour to reach outer space? #TriviaTuesday www.sciencefocus.com...

Tomorrow’s fireside chat between Ronald E. Ignace, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, and advocate and practitioner Karihwakeron Tim Thompson at the A&S Indigenous Research Ethics Symposium, hopes to offer new perspectives on revitalization. Register now: bit.ly/4gB6MYP

STARTS OCTOBER 7: My course on the history of Imperial Spain @uoftscs.bsky.social - Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

“This program re-opened my world—not just at writing, but at rebuilding my life.” Read how the #UofT School of Continuing Studies #CreativeWriting program helped Melissa Williams find a supportive community, publish her work, and rediscover herself as a writer: learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Did you know most people can see over one million colours? #TriviaTuesday #learnsomethingneweveryday http://ow.ly/uS3S50O...#TriviaTuesday#learnsomethingneweveryday

AI has transformed job searching. Find out what this means for you at the next free Blueprint Career Services’ free RealTalk presentation, How AI Has Transformed Job Searching. Learn from how AI can be an invaluable tool to navigate the challenging labour market. my.demio.com/ref/OCg7XKuP...

Check out what's new with our popular University Lecture Series this fall! Which topics are you most interested in? learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Did you know the human brain can generate enough power to light a lightbulb? #TriviaTuesday http://ow.ly/qEgL50N...#TriviaTuesday

There's still time to meet your 2025 personal and professional goals! Here are 10 ways the U of T School of Continuing Studies can help: ow.ly/1i8750WS3hc

Four #UofT community members recognized with Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 🍁 uoft.me/bNn

How cute is the Wheels & Co. Beans coffee truck at King's College Circle? What's your favourite spot to stop for snacks on the way to class?

Congratulations to SCS #CreativeWriting instructor Dennis Bock on the release of his latest novel, Strangers at the Red Door!

Thank you! Grateful to UofT SCS for helping to jumpstart my writing career!

Did you know a “jiffy” isn’t just an expression? It’s an actual unit of time. There are about three hundred thousand billion billion jiffies in a second. So next time you promise to do something in a jiffy, you’d better be quick! #TriviaTuesday www.sciencefocus.com...#TriviaTuesday

#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/ft25

Congratulations to former SCS #CreativeWriting learner Ann Y. K. Choi, whose novel All Things Under the Moon is being released this month! https://annykchoi.com/#CreativeWriting

Congratulations to this year's Janice Colbert Poetry Award winner Daniela Mange, and runners up Kryslyne-Mai Ancheta and Nihal Sherif! learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Looking for a way to future-proof your career? Preparing for new opportunities is just one reason to invest in yourself through continuing education. learn.utoronto.ca/cu...

"This program isn’t just about learning PR tactics, it’s about growing into the kind of communicator who leads with confidence." SCS learner Karan Saraf shares how he's preparing for the next bold step in his career with SCS #StrategicPublicRelations courses. learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Congratulations to this year's Penguin Random House Canada Student Award for Fiction winners! #CreativeWriting learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Congratulations to SCS hashtag#CreativeWriting learner Irene Reilly on publishing her memoir, Ohana: Love, Grief, and Hope in the Time of the Opioid Crisis. lnkd.in/gjBKYVKF

Congratulations to SCS Dean Catherine Chandler Crichlow on being named one of the top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2025! canadianimmigrant.ca...

On Tuesdays in Fall 2025, I will be teaching my popular course on Imperial Spain in-class @uoftscs.bsky.social - Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Looking forward to this debut! Guy Elston was one of my students in @uoftscs.bsky.social. A brilliant poet. Highly recommended!

Just launched: a fully funded career development program for Black Canadians, led by @UofTSCS. Gain micro-credentials, mentorship, career coaching, and community. Apply by July 13: ow.ly/AiQ150Waor1 #BlackProfessionals #upskilling #TorontoJobs

Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! We are so grateful to live in a country where we have the opportunity to learn from and alongside people from such a rich mixture of cultural communities! www.canada.ca/en/can...

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Pal Saqi and Catherine B. Fogarty Creative Writing Awards, Diana Catargiu and Nancy O’Rourke! learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

Want to grow your skills, expand your network, and move your career forward? Our free Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence is here to support you. Open to Black Canadians 25+ Apply now: ow.ly/cm3z50WaohU #CareerSupport #InclusiveExcellence

Today, on #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we join people across Canada in celebrating the diverse cultures, languages, traditions, and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. www.canada.ca/en/can...

There's still time to register for today's information session on our Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence! Sign up now to learn about our free courses, career coaching, and mentoring opportunities for unemployed or underemployed Black Canadians: my.demio.com/ref/2kT4IsBV...

Applications are now open! The Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence empowers Black Canadians with free training, coaching, and career support. Apply by July 13: ow.ly/qk8m50Wanxl #upskilling #UofT

Did you know that classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are was originally supposed to be titled “Where the Wild Horses Are”? Turns out the author/illustrator couldn’t draw horses. Fortunately he was great at drawing “Things.” www.huffpost.com/ent...

“These educators do more than share knowledge; they spark curiosity, inspire confidence, and empower learners to reach their full potential,” - SCS Dean Catherine Chandler-Crichlow. Congratulations to our 2024 SCS Excellence in Teaching Award winners! ow.ly/LAQQ50W8BUf

Did you know you're not the only one who comes up with your best ideas in the shower? Studies have shown the distraction and relaxation of a shower can unlock your creativity. #TriviaTuesday http://ow.ly/3wXA50N...#TriviaTuesday

Did you know that June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada? Over 1 million Indigenous people live in more than 600 villages, towns and cities across the country, speaking over 50 languages. #TriviaTuesday ow.ly/OMoy50W0ZR3

Excited to teach Poetry in-person at @uoftscs.bsky.social's Summer Writing School in July! We had a great time last year: writing, workshopping, discussion, a poetry walk through downtown Toronto, readings, panels & more! Please join us if this interests you! learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

Happy Pride month! Pride began with the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights in the 1960s. Today we celebrate how far we've come, and recognize the need for further change to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ individuals can safely be their authentic selves.

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Marina Nemat Award! We're proud to celebrate Kathe Gray (Poetry) and Maude Abouche (Fantasy) for their powerful, imaginative, and unforgettable final projects in the SCS #CreativeWriting program! #WritingCommunity learn.utoronto.ca/cu...

“We are here to help our learners reach their goals, by ensuring everyone has what they need to succeed.” This #NationalAccessAbilityWeek our EDI director Amanda Weaver reflects on the ways SCS is working to make learning accessible: learn.utoronto.ca/cu...#NationalAccessAbilityWeek

#UofTArtSci alum Mary McBride’s love for teaching started at U of T almost 60 years ago as a Latin and French major with @victoriacollege.bsky.social. Read more: bit.ly/432cJsV

Did you know “E” is the most common letter in the English language, appearing in 11% of all words? “Q” is the rarest letter, only appearing in .2% of words. Handy info for solving the daily wordle! #TriviaTuesday ow.ly/gCcs50VFtp2#TriviaTuesday

Today is Red Dress Day, aka the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People. Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than non-Indigenous women in Canada. ow.ly/BfNP50VAo3p