Philanthropist and business leader Heather Reisman operates a backhoe during the groundbreaking of the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
The 21st century truly could be Canadian
Heather Reisman discusses how a landmark gift to U of T’s new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will help drive Canadian innovation.
(BNN Bloomberg)
Canada’s Top 100 Employers
U of T, a top 100 employer, is noted for providing employees with access to workshops, discussion groups and dedicated family care resources.
(Globe and Mail – paywall)
Toronto Black Policy Conference
Master of Public Policy alumnae Anna-Kay Russell and Eunice Kays talk about the conference at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
(CBC Toronto News)
Opinion: We must create a permanent legacy to fight anti-Semitism
The Munk School’s Bob Rae discusses the need for a renewed Canadian commitment against anti-Semitism.
(Globe and Mail – paywall)
Mapping Toronto’s runnability
Alexander Bimm of Urban Studies explains why Toronto deserves a ‘run score’ which measures its suitability for running.
(CBC Radio: Metro Morning) (Spacing Toronto)
Highways and our transportation future
UTSC’s Steven Farber joins a panel to explore the pros and cons of the proposed Greater Toronto Area West highway.
(TVO: The Agenda)
Renewed call for independent body to probe abuse in sport
Gretchen Kerr of Kinesiology & Physical Education comments on efforts to establish a universal code of conduct in sports.
(National Post)
Going green on the road
Engineering’s Shoshanna Saxe remarks on the carbon footprint of touring musicians.
(CTV News Channel)
Continued coverage:
U of T produces the most employable graduates
U of T ranks highest in Canada in the Times Higher Education’s 2019 Global University Employability Ranking.
(CP24)
Huawei funds academic research in Canada
The company’s presence in Canada faces scrutiny, with comment from Christopher Parsons of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School and mention of research partnerships with with U of T and other Canadian universities.
(CBC News Online) (CBC Radio: The World at Six)
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