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Archaeologist and Department of Anthropology grad Jean-Luc Pilon has spent 40 years uncovering the history of northern Ontario. Most recently, he explored 19th century shipwrecks on Hudson Bay.

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February 10, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Join us at Hart House for our annual showcase and celebrate the multidisciplinary & community-engaged urban research taken on by students in SofC-supported courses and programs. Connect w/ students, faculty & community partners & see urban work in action https://ow.ly/TIuz50Y8Yzx
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Get support with applications to competitive programs, including Life Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, and Technology & Data.

Register for the Navigating Competitive Programs Workshop, a series of virtual sessions taking place during Reading Week.

Sign up here: https://uoft.me/programexploration
February 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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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
February 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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
February 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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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
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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
February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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...
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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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
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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/
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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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
February 4, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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
February 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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#UofT researcher Nicolas Papernot wins 2025 Steacie Prize ➡️ uoft.me/c8s
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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.

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February 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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
February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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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
January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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👋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
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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💡 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
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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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.

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Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi launching robotaxi fleet with Uber after raising US$750 million: The Globe and Mail
Founded by Professor Raquel Urtasun , Waabi has already made inroads with autonomous long-haul trucking.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM