@utoronto.ca and AMD have announced a major research partnership aimed at developing next-generation technologies in artificial intelligence and computing. Learn more about the new AMD–U of T Research Lab: uoft.me/cdu
From AI-powered autonomous transportation at Waabi, founded by Prof. Raquel Urtasun, to large language models and AI products for enterprise at Cohere, co-founded by our alumni, the @uoftcompsci.bsky.social community continues to drive globally competitive innovation. ⤵️
. @uoftcompsci.bsky.social professors Tovi Grossman and Karan Singh have received Connaught Innovation Awards for their work advancing AI‑supported learning and 3D creative technologies.
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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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Computing Research Association 2025-2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award Honourable Mentions Photos top row left to right: Baris Bayazit, Timothy Du Photos bottom row left to right: Jacob Klimczak, Joyce Qu
Congratulations to @uoftcompsci.bsky.social undergrads Baris Bayazit, Timothy Du, Jacob Klimczak and Joyce Qu who have received honourable mentions in the Computing Research Association’s 2025-2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award program! cra.org/about/awards...
📅Join us on Wed, Jan 21, 1:30 – 2:30 PM for the first AC seminar of the year featuring Eric Brown from McMaster to learn about how nature + AI can work together to discover new drugs
Register to attend in person at @utoronto.ca or online: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB...
C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto. Leo Porter, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department UC San Diego. “Effects of GenAI on Computing Education” Thursday, January 22 2026 at 11 a.m. Bahen Centre for Information Technology, Room 3200.
Join us Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. as Leo Porter of @ucsandiego.bsky.social presents “Effects of GenAI on Computing Education.” This talk is part of the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series.
Learn more: uoft.me/c5d
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Assistant Professor @zhijingjin.bsky.social is a recipient of the 2025 @ellis.eu PhD Award, which recognizes the top AI and machine learning dissertations in Europe 👏
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Professor, Teaching Stream Jennifer Campbell has been named a 2025 ACM Distinguished Member for contributions to online computing education. Fewer than 10% of ACM members hold this honour. 👏 uoft.me/c4f
Professor Marsha Chechik has been honoured with an A&S 2025 Dean’s Research Excellence Award for research in software safety and security. Her work shapes global practices in software engineering. uoft.me/c47
Associate Professor Sushant Sachdeva has won @utoronto.ca's McLean Award for breakthroughs in fast algorithms and graph optimization. His work advances solutions for massive networks and AI applications.
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. @utoronto.ca has launched Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO), a new industry-academic collaboration to accelerate next-gen EV + mobility tech.
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#ARIA2025 brought together 1,000+ attendees and over 140 cutting-edge applied research projects. From AI security to health tech, @uoftcompsci.bsky.social students are shaping the future of technology.
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#UofT ranks third globally in artificial intelligence in new Shanghai subject ranking 🌎 uoft.me/sr25
White roses were placed to honour the lives of the 14 women killed at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989.
#UofT marks National Day for Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with a memorial at Ziibiing Pavilion as well as events hosted by U of T Engineering. uoft.me/c2E
#UofT has established the Hinton Chair in AI with support from Google — honouring Geoffrey Hinton and helping the university recruit a top AI talent to advance the field.
Learn more: uoft.me/c2b
This research was done in collaboration with @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social
Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah stands next to her research poster at the Department of Computer Science’s Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase on November 13, 2025.
Exciting insights from the next generation of innovators! Hear Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah discuss her research to detect a type of lymphoma from blood using DNA signatures in this recent radio interview.
Listen at 21:43: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
Last chance to apply! Two new CS graduate student scholarships:
- Samit & Reshma Sharma Scholarship ($2,000)
- Dr. Sergiy & Tetyana Kryvoruchko Scholarship ($10,000)
Learn more and apply by Nov. 20: bit.ly/4o3kGoQ
📅 Join us on Tue, Nov 18 (10–11 AM EST) for our final AC seminar of the semester. Tim Cernak of University of Michigan will present “Combinatorial explosion: from atom-bond arrangements to exotic diseases”🚀
Attend in person @utoronto.ca or online: airtable.com/appYBjHgttvB...
Why attend #ARIA2025? Here are 5 reasons ➡️
📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Register now: bit.ly/ARIA25
📅 Join us tomorrow (Nov 11):
RoboChem and the Rise of Intelligent Flow Chemistry
Timothy Noël, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Establishing the Data-Driven Organic Materials Lab
Martin Seifrid, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Innovation starts with collaboration. Thank you to AMD, Mitacs, Vanguard, Georgian, Geotab, Shopify, Qorsa, Cresta, Next Pathway and Ubisoft for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase.
📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Leading AI researchers and @utoronto.ca computer science faculty members Alán Aspuru-Guzik (@aspuru.bsky.social) and Sheila McIlraith have been named #AI2050 Senior Fellows by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social. uoft.me/bYy
U of T Engineering News: Generous RBC gift creates transformative scholarships, sets students up for careers in tech. (Photo of Milos Stojadinovic talking to an audience of students at the Tech@RBC Insider session.)
A visionary gift from RBC will enable #UofT students to explore the issues shaping today’s tech industry through the Tech@RBC Insider Series and new RBC Tech Scholars in AI Engineering and Computer Science.
🔗 Full story: uofteng.ca/j1uksf #UofTEngineering
Want to see that innovation in action? Join us at #ARIA2025 where research takes the spotlight.
🔗 bit.ly/ARIA25
.@utoronto.ca is ranked #21 on @fastcompany.com ’s Ignition Schools list — #1 in Canada for the second year running.
With 1,500+ venture-backed startups and $14B raised, U of T is shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship.
📰 www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-lea...
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Congratulations to our BSc, MSc and PhD students who crossed the stage this fall! We’re so proud of your achievements and we look forward to seeing how you continue to make an impact as innovators in research, industry and beyond. #UofTGrad25 @utoronto.ca
Everyone’s talking about #ARIA2025 — don’t take our word for it. Swipe through quotes from tech and research leaders on why this is Toronto’s leading innovation showcase. Then come see it for yourself.
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