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The ranking evaluated more than 1,900 research-intensive universities across the globe based on their performance in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. Learn more   
Learn more about The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
The 2023 Snider Lecture Committee presents a screening of the award-winning documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes on Oct. 12 7-8:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive Q&A with zoologist and honorary U of T alumna Anne Innis Dagg. This presentation will be available on-demand for one month following the premiere. Register for the premiere here.

Check out Friday the 13th fun night

Join a spooky-themed game night on Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the UTM Room DV3140, featuring titles like Luigi’s Mansion, Ghostbusters, Resident Evil, and many more from the UTM Library’s historical Syd Bolton Collection of video games. All members of the UTM and local community are welcome to register and attend this event. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Register here

Call for proposals: air travel emission mitigation projects 

The University of Toronto is accepting proposals for projects that reduce the university’s carbon footprint. U of T offsets business air travel emissions by collecting a fee from all university-funded air travel. Up to $300,000 in pooled fees will be available to fund tri-campus projects that reduce university emissions. This call for proposals is open to all students, staff, and faculty. The deadline to submit a project proposal is Oct. 23. Learn more

In The News
Tips to avoid the Fall burnout 
With research showing that “one in three working-age Canadians experience burnout,” the key to surviving and thriving is to have a good navigation strategy. Learn more 
U of T Stories  
Geoffrey Hinton and Fei-Fei Li to discuss ethical AI development
The two leading figures in the development of deep learning will discuss their joint contributions to artificial intelligence and the ethical considerations that should guide its future. Learn more 
Media Mentions
  • Student Eman Faisal of UTM shares progress on a collaborative project excavating pet remains in Oakville. (Global online)
  • Malavika Kasturi of UTM shares knowledge about Hindu nationalism. (New York Times)
Events

Experiential Education Unit
Oct. 3:
Lecture Me! “We Are Our Stories”: Healing and Indigenous Films

Family Care Office
Oct. 5:
Planning for Pregnancy and Beyond
Oct. 12: Elder Care: The Realities of Ageing in Canada Today
Oct. 25: Supporting Children in French Immersion and Multilingual Learning Environments

Institute for Management & Innovation BIG Data AI HUB Seminar Series
Oct. 4: Housing is the number one issue in Mississauga: Telling the story through data 
Oct. 25: How the OSC leverages data and collaboration for market integrity

UTM United Way Campaign
Oct. 11: Mario Kart tournament  
Oct. 13: Table tennis tournament  

Syd Bolton Collection
Oct. 13:
Spooky-themed game night

Snider Lecture
Oct. 12:
 Award-winning documentary, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, followed by pre-recorded Q&A with zoologist Anne Innis Dagg and her daughter, Mary Dagg.

UTM Library
Oct. 26:
Celebration of Books

 
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