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Western University Appoints Six New Canada Research Chairs
It comes as no surprise that Western music professor adam patrick bell’s office is full of musical instruments, like the mandolin resting on top of an organ, or the electronic drum kit hooked up to headphones so he can play without the…
Western University Students Collaborate with London Mayor’s Office to Research Local Governments
Growing up in London, Ont., Rachel Yantha has seen first hand the impact of municipal decisions on residents. When an opportunity arose to research a vital civic topic at the mayor’s office, the Master’s in Public Administration (MPA)…
Advancement in AI: Researchers Train Skin-Cancer Diagnosis Tool to Recognize Color
McMaster oncology researchers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes for people of colour.
AI has been shown to accurately diagnose skin conditions like cancer, but has limitations.
“This lack…
McMaster University Students Represent Canada in World Figure Skating Championships
McMaster students Madeline Schizas and Trennt Michaud will be competing for Team Canada at next week’s ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal.
Schizas and Michaud are among the 15 elite figure skaters from across the…
McMaster University Announces Appointment of Eight Researchers as Canada Research Chairs
Eight McMaster University researchers from three faculties have been named Canada Research Chairs as part of a national strategy to attract and retain a diverse cadre of world-class researchers.
Five of the researchers are newly…
University of Toronto Researchers Collaborate with Decision-Makers to Enhance Support and Scale for…
The University of Toronto’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, as well as the talent and networks in the Toronto region, plays a key role in generating and nurturing startup companies – but challenges remain when it comes to scaling those startups…
University of Toronto Startup Integrates AI to Enhance Growth Opportunities for Second-Hand Clothing…
Picture this: You upload an image of a T-shirt to a software program, and within seconds it generates a detailed product description covering the size, brand, materials, condition and other key features – and uses search engine optimization…
University of Toronto Primatologist Discovers Monkeys Adapt Social Behavior to Counter Deforestation…
Monkeys in the Costa Rican jungle modify their social behaviours to adapt to the environmental impacts of deforestation, according to research by University of Toronto Mississauga primatologist Laura Bolt and colleagues.
The researchers…
University of Toronto Prepares for Annual Giving Day Event with Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion
Darren Hamilton, an assistant professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, is on a mission to ensure students from different backgrounds see themselves represented in the curriculum, teaching faculty and university community…
Insights from Across the Globe: Students Worldwide Share Their Contributions to and Benefits from…
Applying for a study permit. Finding one’s place in a learning environment far away from home. Getting a handle on intercultural workplace etiquette.
International students come to the University of Toronto from all over the world, but…