Four individuals with affiliations to 91ÑÇÉ« have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. The Royal Society of Canada recognized 17 distinguished Canadians this year for their contributions to the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and science.
A 91ÑÇÉ« graduate student has earned provincial recognition for research that could reshape how mental health services support youth with complex needs. Jessica Klein, a master’s candidate in the Clinical Developmental Psychology graduate program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has received the 2025–2026 Autism Scholars Award. Funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and […]
91ÑÇÉ« is collaborating with research partners across the African continent on a new international project that will explore how intellectual propery (IP) can support inclusive innovation. Backed by a $743,000 grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the three-year project is led by the University of Pretoria and supported by the Open AIR […]
Alumni from 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) are once again making their mark, bringing new work in directing, editing, performance and cinematography to one of the world’s most influential film festivals. The Toronto International Film Festival marks its 50th anniversary this fall, celebrating half a century of cinema, cultural […]
After earning second place in 2024, a team of students from 91ÑÇɫ’s Lassonde School of Engineering returned to the Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition – and this time claimed first place. The Self-Driving Car Student Competition is an annual opportunity for student researchers from around the world to apply their critical thinking skills […]
91ÑÇÉ« is setting a new standard for interdisciplinary education in health and science with the launch of a groundbreaking graduate-level initiative. The first graduate-level program of its kind at 91ÑÇÉ«, the new Collaborative Specialization in Vision Research brings together faculty from across diverse disciplines to provide cutting-edge, interdisciplinary training in one of the most […]
A new study led by 91ÑÇɫ’s Muscle Health Research Centre finds that early heart damage in Duchenne muscular dystrophy may not affect all parts of the heart in the same way. Published in Molecular Metabolism, the research shows that fibrosis—scar tissue that replaces damaged muscle—develops mostly in the right ventricle and left atrium during […]
A decade ago, few in 91ÑÇÉ« Region were concerned about microplastics in their water. Today, these tiny particles are turning up in rivers and even in treated drinking water, raising new questions for municipal water managers. Pharmaceuticals are also slipping through wastewater plants, while heavier rains are pushing flood systems to their limits. 91ÑÇɫ’s […]
For decades, the Jane-Finch neighbourhood has been in media headlines that focus on crime and poverty. But 91ÑÇÉ« alumni are helping rewrite that narrative through education, mentorship and community investment. Two graduates, Talisha Ramsaroop and Krystle Skeete, who are former residents of the Jane-Finch community, are leading efforts to empower youth and strengthen ties […]
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven research technology company co-founded by siblings and 91ÑÇÉ« alumni Tanika McLeod (BA ’17, MA ’19) and Nathan Knight (BSc ’20) has emerged as an example of innovation supported by the University’s entrepreneurial programs. The Toronto-based startup, OneCliq.io, began as MinuteSkill when the siblings first participated in YSpace’s Venture Catalyst program – a […]