The Day of Play saw the campus transformed into a day-long play zone to officially launch a new game studies program and several new gaming-related offerings from the UTM Library. Read more
Last chance to encourage students to enter big data/AI competition
Registration closes Friday (Nov. 24) at noon for the University of Toronto's fifth annual 2023-2024 IMI BIGDataAIHUB Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Competition, featuring $25,000 in prizes.
Entry to the competition is free and open to graduate students and undergrads with big data/AI experience from any academic discipline in any year of their academic career at the University of Toronto. Learn more
Road closure Friday to aid parking deck repairs
Part of Outer Circle from the Collegeway to the P4 Deck entrance will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday (Nov. 24) for crane delivery and set up, in order to address the damage at the P4 Deck Lower Level entrance. Please use the North or Middle entrances to come onto campus during the crane set up. Work is set to conclude by 5 p.m.
Send questions to Daniela DiBrigida, Project Manager, Facilities Management & Planning daniela.dibrigida@utoronto.ca or call 905-302-0658.
Photos with Santa
On Nov. 29 between 12-2 p.m. drop into the CCT Atrium and get your photos with Santa (Dean Mark Overton). $5/person, $8 for two people and $10 for three or more people. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way. Learn more about the United Way Campaign
In The News
Ontario's universities face a funding crunch. Doug Ford's government is telling them to find 'efficiencies
The Ontario government should end its freeze on tuition fees and increase per-student funding to its universities and colleges, says an expert panel appointed by the government. Learn more
UTM sociologist studies how homecare workers take collective action to disrupt domestic servitude
New study analyzes how the inequalities of gender, race, class and immigration shape these workers’ ability to refuse coercive labour conditions. Read more
Three new team members are joining the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research. Lubna Abu-Jazar isUTM’s New Science Building Research Facilities Manager, She will oversee the day-to-day operational needs for the New Science Building core and research spaces (set to open in early 2024), provide training for users, and oversee safety protocols. Jonathan Hersh, SpinUp’s new Program Coordinator, will join on Dec. 11 to will develop and promote entrepreneurship programming.
On Jan. 3, 2024, Shaun Young will join the team as Manager of Research Administration and Operations, to establish strategic, operational, and programmatic direction for current and future flagship research initiatives.
Media Mentions
Jay Olson of UTM receives continued coverage for his global smartphone addiction research. (CBC online) (Daily Mail)
Paul Ashwell of UTM explains the impact of an imminent volcanic eruption in Iceland. (CityNews)
Aurel Braun of UTM and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy writes about Justin Trudeau’s stance on the Gaza-Israel war and discusses Joe Biden’s post-war vision for Gaza. (National Post)
Tracey Galloway of UTM receives continued coverage for her research on the Nutrition North subsidy. (CBC online)
We want to hear about what our UTM community is doing, whether it's finding creative ways to work and play, rallying to support the community or taking time to snuggle with your pup. You can send your story tips and photos to UTM's Office of Communications by emailing kate.martin@utoronto.ca
Lubna Abu-Jazar is UTM’s New Science Building Research Facilities Manager, She will oversee the day-to-day operational needs for the New Science Building core and research spaces (set to open in early 2024), provide training for users, and oversee safety protocols. 
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