Join a keynote conversation on AI’s next big moment in driving health, economic and social good in Canada featuring Christine Allen, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, and Milica Radisic at the Desjardins Speaker Series on March 5. Spots are limited, register now: uoft.me/uteweek2026-... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

The Algorithmic Bias in Canada project, a new research initiative hosted by @uoftethics.bsky.social, hopes to shape more equitable AI-based systems through academic collaboration, public engagement, and partnerships.  Learn more: bit.ly/4qrVv0n

In a special edition of Knowledge Café we’ll explore how great ideas move from concept to execution; how leaders can overcome organizational inertia; what it means to take highly visible risks in public service; how community feedback shapes implementation https://ow.ly/WYJs50Y8XU4

On Friday, March 6, CMS welcomes Siobhain Bly Calkin of Carleton University's English Department to present "Writing Passion Relic Agency in Pilgrim Tales of Christian-Muslim Contexts". Please register to attend in person via Zoom, or in person, joining us for a Convivial lunch! uoft.me/SBC

From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos to an impressive collection of Ukrainian texts, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...

Stephen Gogolev, a #UofT political science student & member St. Michael’s College, is set to make his #Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026. ⛸️ uoft.me/c9e

Reminder: Students who require accommodations for the April 2026 final exams must register with Accessibility Services before February 13. More info: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/register-with-accessibility-services/

Theo Cuthand has joined the Cinema Studies Institute, and was named the 2025/26 Artist-in-Residence at the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Cuthand’s short films explore sexuality, queer identity and Indigenous identity. Learn more: bit.ly/45MnOPJ

What does university feel like in an age of AI & accelerating change? In our first-ever student issue , 🎒 #UofT students reflect on uncertainty and hope — from setbacks to finding community — and how it’s shaping life after graduation. ➡️ magazine.utoronto.ca

Paula Karger’s students explored the community of Pomacanchi in Peru, learning from Peruvian students about local farming practices, food operations, the region’s economy, colonization history, and current environmental issues. Learn more: bit.ly/4c9dCVj

#UofT researcher Nicolas Papernot wins 2025 Steacie Prize ➡️ uoft.me/c8s

Next week, Stephen Gogolev will take a break from his political science studies @utoronto.ca to represent Canada in men's singles at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/politic...

Explore everything that Arts & Science has to offer! Drop by the Exploration Days Fair to discover careers, experiential learning opportunities and over 400 programs. February 25 and 26 at Sidney Smith Hall. Register now: https://uoft.me/programexploration

The Annual Black History Month Lecture The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring Howard W. French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation. RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y

👋Are you an upper-year undergrad in humanities and humanistic social sciences at #UofT? As part of SiR2026 you can: ◾Get a $1000 award ◾Contribute to original research ◾Develop skills ◾Build relationships with peers and professors 👉 Everything you need to know https://uoft.me/sir2026

Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year can apply to the Laidlaw Scholars Program to get funding for their research interests. Apply by February 2. Learn more: https://internationalexperience.utoronto.ca/global-experiences/global-programs/laidlaw-scholars-program-2

Zak Jones’s debut novel, Fancy Gap, paints a vivid picture of unravelling faith, family, and the forces shaping a forgotten America. Learn more: bit.ly/46iMI9G

The latest video in the Dog Days in the City series explores TO's The Bentway & the value of art in public spaces. We think of public art as a nice "extra" for urban landscapes, but it can be a key to creating happy cities & imagining better urban futures – with our dogs https://ow.ly/VAVn50XZonT

The Annual Black History Month Lecture The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring Howard W. French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation. RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y

💡 Applications open: BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0! Advance your scholarship in any discipline and share knowledge across @utoronto.ca and beyond. $10K awards available for tenure and teaching-stream faculty. Apply by Feb. 26: buff.ly/2BKBCr0 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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

Brian Gettler explores the intellectual and policy origins of the Indian Fund as they developed from the 1800s through the 1820s in his video lecture "Imagining the Indian Fund in an Age of Austerity". Watch youtu.be/LY-1YZ2DPLg

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education 🍁 uoft.me/c7J

Join us on February 12th from 3:30 - 5:00pm for “Beyond Legal Truth: Immigration, Sexual Violence, and Feminist Solidarity Politics in Turkey” with Professor Elif Babül. Learn more and register here: uoft.me/elifbabul

Meet to Complete Drop by the Huron Commons for a dedicated space to work on assignments, study and prepare for tests. Sessions are held Monday through Friday. Find a drop-in session: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/meet-to-complete/

The #UofT St. George campus will be open on Tue., Jan. 27, 2026. Please note that snowfall continues to affect some transit services. Allow extra travel time & consider alternatives, especially if your usual commute depends on impacted subway service. utoronto.ca/campus-status

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...

Matthew Molinaro is the most recent recipient of the Professor Linda Munk Graduate Futures Scholarship. Molinaro’s studies explore the literatures and histories of the African diaspora, Caribbean and Americas. Read more: bit.ly/4sRU3H0

Due to heavy snowfall & the impacts on public transit, the #UofT St. George campus will remain CLOSED today (Jan. 26). All campus activities have been cancelled. An update on campus operations will be shared on Jan. 27 no later than 6:30 a.m. at  utoronto.ca/campus-status

From the World Economic Forum, held in Davos, Switzerland, to microplastics in agriculture, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4qLft7u

⚠️ Weather Watch: Environment Canada is forecasting significant snowfall beginning Sunday. We will share updates on any impacts to U of T campus operations through our social media channels and on the campus status page: utoronto.ca/campus-status

Successful Societies, a new course at the Munk School, shows that cooperation is the most important element in creating communities that are healthy, affordable and peaceful. Read more: bit.ly/4jRMCvi

Inorganic Seminar Series: Vaibhav Bedi will discuss “Unlocking the Reactivity of Phosphazines : New Insights into Main-Group -N₂- Compounds,” on Monday January 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Learn more: www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/events

January 30-31 - Medieval Women Workshop VIII: "Might and Mercy, Authority and Observance". Gathering medievalists from all specialties, this Workshop is a stimulating arena to discuss the study of medieval women, their writing, faith, lives, and philosophies. Register today! uoft.me/c7j

Raised on Oahu amid a looming U.S. military presence, Rebecca Hogue’s research focuses on anti-nuclear writing by Indigenous women of the Pacific Islands, and the societal impacts of nuclear weapon detonation. Learn more: bit.ly/4r9I2Lv

How do we get molecules where they need to be, when they need to be there? Molly Shoichet, a #UofT University Professor & cell and tissue engineer is making a difference in human health. 👩‍🔬 uoft.me/shoichet-m

A team including @utoronto.ca's Spencer Barrett have identified the gene that controls the intricate behaviour of a ginger plant’s reproductive organs. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-pla...

Black Research Network members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards 🎉 buff.ly/rezzChA #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation. RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y

Nothing comes for free. And these days, that includes our time. It’s one of many ideas explored in “The Sociology of Free Time,” a #UofT course taught by Brent Berry, an associate professor in the department of sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science. ⌚️ uoft.me/c75

#BRNBrilliance: A BRN IGNITE Grant project led by Kariuki Kirigia of @artsci.utoronto.ca examines how documents contribute to land dispossession in Kenya 🌍 buff.ly/GS4IH52 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Reminder: Students wishing to graduate this Spring must submit their graduation request before January 31. Submit a request: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation

Apply by Friday for our postdoc collab. with the Data Sciences Institute, open to post-grads focused on innovative & novel data science in urban research that connects to climate, justice & cities; migration, belonging & thriving; inequality, data & democracy https://ow.ly/mbyO50XT69z

Have an unhealthy relationship with your data?😩📱 DATA DETOX WEEK arrives Jan 26-30! Discover how digital tech influences our behaviour & start taking back control of your digital privacy, security, & wellbeing - drop in to our week-long expo + join online workshops Sign up: uoft.me/data-detox-2026

Announcing the creation of the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (ISPLAS) at #UofTArtSci. The interdisciplinary unit will offer expanded language and cultural programming. Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/isplas-...

What happens when AI is smarter than us? Gift supports Geoffrey Hinton's global AI safety mission #UofT 💻 uoft.me/c6F

Help shape the future of U of T by joining the Governing Council. Eight elected student seats are available. Nominations are due on January 22. Learn more: uoft.me/elections-2026

From protests in Iran to relations with China, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4sKVEhK

There's still time to submit to our 2nd annual short story competition. University of Toronto grad & undergrad students: send us original fiction + a visual art component on themes of cities & democracy, migration, or climate justice for the chance to win up to $500 https://ow.ly/W2Qw50XT6uz

AI4X – Accelerate Conference 2026 deadline to submit abstracts extended until January 26! We welcome research at the intersection of AI and materials science, chemistry, biology, economics, and more. Submit now and join us in Singapore, June 15–19, 2026: ai4x.cc/call-for-sub...