U of T named most sustainable university in the world
The ranking, released today by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds, placed U of T first overall out of more than 1,400 institutions across 95 countries. Read more
U of T Information Security has some advice to help you have a safe and happy holiday:
Before making any online payments, ensure a secure connection by verifying that the website's URL begins with "https://" and has a padlock symbol in the address bar.
Don’t click on links in unsolicited emails or pop-up ads; instead, directly access the retailer's website by typing the URL into your browser.
Enhance transaction security by using a secure personal network instead of public Wi-Fi, as public networks are less secure.
Use a password manager to store the passwords for all your accounts, because passwords are the first line of defence against online threats. Learn more
New website highlights U of T's international plans
U of T’s new International website is live at www.international.utoronto.ca. It replaces the former U of T global website as the university’s hub for all strategic international initiatives and collaborations. Learn more
QUTE and Positive Space host holiday social
Join 2SLGBTQ+ and allied staff, faculty and librarians on Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. for a UTM Holiday Social. Hosted by QUTE and Positive Space, this is an opportunity to celebrate the end of the term and connect with colleagues over some food and drinks.
Location will be shared with registered participants. Pronoun buttons will be available. Food and refreshments will be served. Learn more
Help find UTM's new VP, Research and Innovation
On July 30, 2024, Professor Kent Moore will complete his final term as vice-principal, research, at UTM.
Nominations to serve on the committee that will advise on the appointment of a new vice-principal, research and innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga (re-named to match its expanded scope and its peer role at U of T Scarborough) close Dec. 8.
The Advisory Committee will include:
Vice-President and Principal, UTM
Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, U of T
Three UTM academic department chairs
Five to eight other people, who might include: UTM teaching and administrative staff and students; teaching staff from beyond UTM; and members of the wider community, such as alumni.
Submit nominations using this online form. Questions about the search process can be directed to Anuar Rodrigues, executive director, strategy, at anuar.rodrigues@utoronto.ca.
The advisory committee will begin meeting in early January 2024, supported by the international executive search firm, Perrett Laver.
In The News
A tech giant is pitching a robot dog for campus security. It’s a hard sell.
The “quadruped” has been used to patrol military zones. Now, telecommunications giant AT&T is pitching a new use for this AI-friendly technology: campus safety. Read more
Dreams can vary across cultures and environments, UTM anthropologist finds
Study reveals dreamers from forager communities in Africa experience more social support within their dreams, while Western dreamers tending to focus more on individual stress and anxiety. Read more
Aurel Braun of UTM and the Munk School discusses the continued release of Israeli hostages. (CTV)
David Samson of UTM wins the Balsillie Prize for best public policy book. (CBC online)
Dany Savard of UTM talks about the university’s new game studies program. (Radio-Canada)
Announcements
Shelley Hawrychuk, UTM’s chief librarian, who began a 10-month leave on March 1, 2023, has indicated that she will retire as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Hawrychuk has supported this UTM community as a leader at our Library for almost 30 years, including as chief librarian for the past six-and-a-half.
During her time here, Hawrychuk led UTM’s implementation of one of Canada’s first academic models of library liaison service, where librarians work directly with faculty and departments in their area of expertise.
The model opened new pathways to support the quality of learning at UTM, a theme that runs throughout UTM’s Strategic Framework: the importance of broad collaboration in translating research discovery into student learning and success.
Hawrychuk managed special collections throughout her UTM career, working with her team to expand many collections significantly, including through acquisitions of the Al-Waez Abualy Alibhai Collection of rare Ismaili manuscripts, the papers of the United Fruit Company, and the Syd Bolton Game Collection.
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