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A red-wing blackbird in a tree.

#UofTArtSci researchers have revealed the great diversity of bird species in our own ‘backyards’— in Ontario’s stormwater ponds — and their potential as rich ecosystems.

Read more: bit.ly/4s0p4HU

Representatives from the federal and provincial government, AMD and U of T came together to celebrate the launch of the AMD-U of T Research Lab (from left): Nolan Quinn, Leah Cowen, Scott Mabury, Karim Bardeesy, Andrej Zdravkovic, Eyal de Lara, Melanie Woodin, Victor Fedeli and Alejandro Adem

#UofT & AMD launch dedicated AI and computing research lab 💻 uoft.me/cdI

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Second‑ and third‑year students can join an instructor’s research project through the Research Opportunities Program and earn course credit while gaining research experience.

Applications for Summer 2026 and Fall/Winter 2026–27 courses are due March 15.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3ZFHRvM

#UofTEntWeek kicks off today and runs through March 6, featuring 15+ events over five days that showcase innovation and highlight U of T’s entrepreneurial community. Join the conversations, meet founders, and explore what’s happening across the ecosystem: uoft.me/uteweek-2026

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Stuart Jones

#UofTArtSci alum Stuart Jones draws from his U of T degree to help policymakers and the public navigate the defining economic and political challenges of this century.

Read more: bit.ly/47d330b

March 24: Jesse M. Keenan talks about a new era marked by shifts in population that will transform everything from the physical landscape of cities to electoral politics and how people, governments, markets are preparing for & responding to climate impacts https://ow.ly/jWFl50Ynthp

Avneet Ghotra is co-founder and chief technology officer at ALT TEX

Kiwi Charge

(L-R) Xatoms co-founders Kerem Ismail Oglou, Diana Virgovicova and Shirley Zhong

TransCrypts co-founders Zain Zaidi, left, and Ali Zaheer

#UofT Entrepreneurship Week: 10 startups to watch in 2026 #UofTEntWeek 💼 uoft.me/ccW

Sign outside of an examination centre reads "Exam Room 40"

Reminder: Students who require accommodations for April 2026 final exams must submit any requests through Accommodated Testing Services by March 13.

Submit a request: https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/records-academics/accommodated-testing-services/

From left: UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Dalhousie University President Kim Brooks, U of T President Melanie Woodin, Prime Minister Mark Carney; McGill University President Deep Saini; Universities Canada President Gabriel Miller; and President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada Pari Johnston

#UofT to deepen collaboration in India with new initiative focused on AI & health 🤝 uoft.me/cd4

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From the identification of a new galaxy to Canada’s trade relations with Asia, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.

This week's round-up: bit.ly/40lnhkN

Some study proteins frozen in place. Senior scientist @sickkidsto.bsky.social & #UofT University Professor Lewis Kay watches them dance, revealing how molecular motion drives health & disease. His work could help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s & cancer 🧪 uoft.me/kay-l

March 4 -12 to 2:00 p.m.
Constance de Font-Réaulx explores how “water scarcity” in early modern Paris was constructed as a governance tool under Louis XIV and Colbert.
📖 Paper circulated in advance 📧 Email to request a copy
🔗 ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

Promotional graphic for ‘JHI How-to: Compose a Compelling SSHRC Connection Grant’ faculty roundtable, featuring an overhead view of people seated around a table with a cloud-shaped paper cutout in the centre. Text overlay is Wednesday March 11, 2026 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. A faculty roundtable discussion: -Best practices for structuring your grant -Navigating cash & in-kind contributions -Developing a detailed and comprehensive budget More info & register: uoft.me/jhi-compelling-connection

Symposium season is approaching! Join the JHI for this online workshop to navigate timeline planning, outline roles for students, draft a comprehensive budget and secure cash and in-kind contributions.

More info: uoft.me/jhi-compelli...

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Nominations are open for the 2026-27 Arts & Science Council and its Standing Committees.

Submit a nomination by March 6: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/about/governance/arts-science-council-elections

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Audience members listening to Howard W. French.

This month, the Department of History presented its annual Black History Month lecture featuring Howard W. French, who spoke about Africa’s pivotal role in shaping world history.

Read more: bit.ly/3OvZGuS

It’s time for our annual community showcase - our annual celebration of all the great work done by our student community over the past year. Register now to join us for nibbles, networking, and all things urban! https://schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/event/school-of-cities-community-showcase-2026/

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image of the fragment of paper

Deep within #UofT’s rare book collections, even the humblest materials can hold extraordinary stories.

A scrap of 📜 from the Robertson Davies Library @masseycollege.bsky.social Library has been identified as part of a 15th-century letter from the court of King Louis XI of France

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A photo of a hand scrolling through a newsfeed on their phone.

From state violence to sustainable urban planning, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.

This week's round-up: bit.ly/4b1Nn23

Delicious food, vibrant culture, inspiring community. #UofT’s #BlackHistoryMonth Luncheon returns for its 24th year on Feb. 26. ️

Ahead of the celebration of Black culture & excellence, chefs Wright & Ofori share a taste of what's on the menu 🍽️ uoft.me/cbq

Three U of T students wearing headlamps on a dark night, holding small creatures in their palms.

Third-year students can travel and conduct research while earning course credit through the Research Excursions Program this summer.

Applications are due March 1.

Learn more: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/experiential-learning/research-opportunities/research-excursions-program

Blue background and white text that reads “Mapping Massacres in Postwar El Salvador: Community-Led Documentation and Participatory Research with Civil War Survivors with María Laura Flores Barba, Amanda Grzyb, Reynaldo Hernández, and Zack MacDonald. 3:30 – 5:00pm, Thursday March 5th, 170 St. George St. room 100. Register at cdts.utoronto.ca/events.” Photos of the four speakers in center of post.

Join us on March 5th for “Mapping Massacres in Postwar El Salvador: Community-Led Documentation and Participatory Research with Civil War Survivors” with speakers María Laura Flores Barba, Amanda Grzyb, Reynaldo Hernández, and Zack MacDonald.

Learn more: uoft.me/MappingMassacresinPostwarElSalvador

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Schmidt AI in Science Fellows and collaborators gather on stairs for a photo.

Schmidt AI in Science postdoctoral fellows organized a workshop on Foundation Models for Science to teach scientists how to leverage AI in their research.

Reach more: bit.ly/4r31g5b

Seika Boye.

#BRNBrilliance: A collaborative research initiative led by Seika Boye is uniting scholars, artists and communities to preserve Black performance histories in Canada 🩰 buff.ly/a1WYiwD #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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