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#UofT is Canada's top university, transforming society by challenging the impossible. #UofTDefyGravity Find the latest news & events @UofTNews
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As spring begins to bloom in southern Ontario, thousands of students from across #UofT’s three campuses are preparing to close their laptops, don gowns and hoods – and walk across the #UofTGrad25 stage in Convocation Hall. 📜
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With support from @TheWeeknd, @UofTArtSci's Ethiopic program soars past $500,000 endowment goal #UofT 💙
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Extragalactic signal discovery! Canada’s #CHIME telescope detects second-ever repeating fast radio burst, a collaboration between #UofT @uoftartsci @ubc @mcgillu @nrc_cnrc @perimeter. 💫
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As we prepare for a safe return to campus this fall, #UofT has announced a vaccination requirement for students, staff, faculty and librarians that is informed by the latest public health guidance. Here are some answers to your top questions about U of T's vaccine requirement:
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#UofT Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton has won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics. Hinton shares the prize with John J. Hopfield “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.” #NobelPrize
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Big day for #UofTGrad19,.big game for our @raptors 🎉.Sending #WeTheNorth spirit .from #UofT for #Game4!
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Yesterday, U of T residence students received an email indicating that those who can should leave residence. U of T is not closing all its residences. Many will be open to meet the needs of international students & others who cannot go home.
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186 years old & still the best city in the world. Happy birthday, Toronto! #UofT 💙🎉 #TorontoDay | #TO186
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187 years old & still the best city in the world. Happy birthday, Toronto! #UofT 💙🎉 #TorontoDay | #TO187
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A statement from #UofT President Meric Gertler:. "I am saddened by the horrific attack that occurred today at Yonge & Finch. The thoughts of the U of T community are with those who have been affected. Our city is resilient & our citizens are compassionate. We are #TorontoStrong.".
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We’ve been asked about a Toronto Nationalist Rally happening here in September. There is no such booking. U of T is not hosting this event.
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Our hearts go out to those impacted by yesterday’s devastating explosion in Beirut. To those in the #UofT community with close ties to Lebanon and its people, we offer deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and support to members worried about family and friends.
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In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, we will be featuring seven amazing #UofTWomenInSTEM who are pushing boundaries & leading the way for #WomenInScience. #UofT
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In celebration of #MeanGirlsDay, check out these fetch #UofT campus photos where the cult movie classic was filmed. 💖
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Celebrate your #UofTGrad21 experience with our customized #UofT Zoom backgrounds, GIPHY stickers & Instagram activities. 📲
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In celebration of #MeanGirlsDay, check out these fetch #UofT campus photos where the cult movie classic was filmed. #TBT 💖
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the directives from the government regarding social distancing, #UofT has made the difficult decision to cancel all Convocation ceremonies for the Spring 2020 season, previously scheduled to take place from June 2-19.
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On this day in 1827, #UofT was founded by royal charter. 194 years later, #HBDUofT! 🎉 Test your knowledge with a special focus on #Insulin100 in this @uoftmagazine birthday quiz:
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The #TorontoSign lit up blue & white for #UofTGrad16 (with a slight addition by @uoftengineering grads. ) 😍 #UofT
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Gorgeous view of campus and downtown from the top of University College. Looking good, Toronto!
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190 years old & still the best city in the world. Happy birthday, Toronto! #UofT 💙🎉 #TorontoDay | #TO190
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Today, #UofT will lower flags to half-mast to “pay tribute to these bright and accomplished individuals whose loss remains profoundly felt across our 3 campuses, our city, and, indeed, the entire national academic community,” says President Meric Gertler.
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First #NBAFinals win in Canada 🇨🇦 won’t be our last. History being made in #Toronto tonight. Way to go @Raptors! #WeTheNorth.
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Why do we need #WomeninScience? Leading #UofTWomeninSTEM have a special message to inspire the next generation of scientists on International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
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Later this afternoon, the University of Toronto will make a historic announcement that will have transformative impact – join us and learn more.
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#UofT has jumped three spots in the prestigious @timeshighered ranking of the world’s universities, placing it firmly among the world’s top 20 institutions. 🌎📈
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#UofT first in Canada, among top 10 public universities globally in @TimesHigherEd rankings 🍁
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More than 15,500 students from 105 different countries will graduate in #UofT's spring convocation & virtual ceremony. Celebrate #UofTGrad21 on June 23 at 12 p.m. EDT.
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Today, we join @HistoricaCanada to share this new #HeritageMinute celebrating insulin’s discovery at #UofT. On this day 100 years ago, experiments that led to the life-saving legacy of #Insulin100 began. Learn more at
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The University of Toronto community deeply mourns the loss of our Chancellor Emeritus, the Honourable Michael Wilson. A proud and accomplished Commerce alumnus and a Trinity grad, he was our tireless advocate and our global ambassador.
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#UofT President Meric Gertler: The violence against the Asian community in Atlanta and the increasing rise in anti-Asian racism is deeply concerning. We condemn in the strongest possible terms anti-Asian discrimination and racism, and all forms of hate and racial violence. 1/5.
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191 years old & still the best city in the world. Happy birthday, Toronto! #UofT 💙🎉 #TorontoDay
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#UofTGrad22: Masai Ujiri, architect behind the Toronto @Raptors 2019 championship, receives honorary degree 📜
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AI isn't slowing down and neither are we. 🇨🇦.Great to have @JustinTrudeau at #UofT today for #MKT4INTEL!
Thanks to PM @JustinTrudeau for a great talk about #AI this morning at #MKT4INTEL (H/T to @ddebow for the photo!)
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#UofT ranked 18th in the world & 2nd among North American public universities by @TimesHigherEd 🗺️
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#UofT ranked eighth in the world & fourth in North America in the @TimesHighered World University Rankings. “This fantastic result reflects the wealth of talent and expertise at the University of Toronto,” said #UofT President Meric Gertler. 📈
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ALL CAMPUS WEATHER UPDATE. As of 6:45am on Feb. 12:. * UTM is closed.* UTSC is closed.* Downtown Toronto campus is open. We are continuing to monitor the weather and will update as necessary.
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In 1921 at #UofT, the lifesaving discovery of Insulin was born. Frederick Banting & Charles Best treated their first patients including 5 year-old Teddy Ryder who went on to live 71 years more with diabetes. #Insulin100 🔬
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#UofTCOVIDResearch: #UofT researchers from @UofTEngineering use mini-computer to remotely monitor #COVID19 patients' blood oxygen
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Whether under gowns at #UofTGrad19 or out at the #RaptorsParade, we share the entire city’s excitement to welcome home our @Raptors, #NBAChamps! Tag @uoft in your #WeTheNorthDay celebrations. 🎉. 📸 by #UofT President Meric Gertler
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Big thanks to all those who came out today to help us celebrate Flag Day on Front Campus! #canadianflag #canada150 #uoftcanada150
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When you top receiving your Masters degree in Public Policy from @MunkSchool with a marriage proposal. BTW, she said YES! #UofT 💍 #UofTGrad19
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"We share your anguish and concern over recent events in the US and here in Toronto, and we offer our support to you at this extremely difficult time.”. 2/2.
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Introducing University of Toronto’s School of Cities: A new global hub for urban research, education and outreach. #schoolofcities
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A statement from #UofT President Meric Gertler: "We stand with our friends and colleagues at the University of Waterloo and with universities across Canada in denouncing hate and violence, and creating an inclusive and safe environment for all members of our community." (1/2).
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Spotted on campus: A memorial to those lost in the Quebec mosque shooting, erected this morning by @uoftengineering students. #UofT
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#UofT ranked 18th in the world – & second among North American public universities – by @TimesHigherEd 🏫
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#UofT President: "We learned with grief about the remains of 215 Indigenous children at Kamloops Indian Residential School. This loss, as well as the deaths and disappearance of thousands of Indigenous people are stark reminders of the violence Indigenous communities face." /1
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President Meric Gertler: We condemn the threats and Islamophobic comments made toward a local mosque. No one should feel unsafe at their place of worship. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim community members and continue our work to ensure their safety on our campuses.
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#UofT was ranked the number one university in Canada & the top public institution in North America for producing work-ready graduates, according to the recently released @timeshighered Global University Employability Ranking 2019.
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“Canadian Research has a lot to celebrate today.” @KirstyDuncanMP announces new $210-million funding that will support early-career researchers and diversity in the @CRC_CRC program at #UofT. #CRCResults #CanadaSupportsScience
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We are saddened to report that a U of T student has died on the St. George campus tonight. Counsellors and Chaplains will be available to support students today from 10am - 4pm at the Health and Wellness Centre in the Koffler Student Services Centre, 1st Floor, Room 111. (1/4).
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