Kohila Kurunathan

Second annual EPIC Symposium on October 17
This full day event brings together Toronto’s infectious diseases research community and some of the world’s foremost experts to meet, network and discuss important topics related to infectious diseases and global health. The symposium features talks by nationally and internationally renowned infectious diseases researchers.

BRN Brilliance: New multimedia series to spotlight Black-led research and initiatives at U of T
BRN Brilliance features interdisciplinary researchers and dedicated staff who are harnessing their expertise, diverse perspectives and bold ideas to make an impact within and beyond university walls.

Data Sciences Institute Forges Employment Pathways with Industry Collaborations and Upskilling Certificates
At a recent Talent Blitz event, DSI Certificate participants connected with industry representatives seeking candidates who have completed the certificates. Companies that have already hired from prior cohorts were enthusiastic about the skills taught through the certificates and brought job postings specifically for the Data Science Certificate participants.

U of T Engineering Research Spotlight: Robotics
In the first episode of U of T Engineering's Research Spotlight series, Prof. Tim Barfoot, speaks about all things robotics from self-driving vehicles to space exploration and more.

Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) 2024 & 2025 Funding Program
The ISI Office has launched a new competitive two-stage funding program designed to foster the development of research initiatives that support the ISI mandate to launch, grow, and sustain large-scale interdisciplinary strategic research networks with potential for transformational impact on issues of great societal importance. NOI due September 30, 2024.

2024 Inlight Research Fellowship Program
The Inlight Research Fellowship program will support graduate students to develop skills essential to conduct research projects that have a primary focus relevant to post-secondary student mental health and wellness at the University of Toronto.

Registration is open for the 2024 AGE-WELL Annual Conference
The 2024 AGE-WELL Annual Conference takes place on October 23 and 24 in Edmonton, Alberta. This year's theme is Shared Visions, Shared Futures: Transforming Aging Together, featuring the latest research along with inspiring discussions on current issues by global and Canadian thought leaders.

Agency of artificial intelligence and human input
The highly anticipated Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s annual Absolutely Interdisciplinary conference connected researchers and industry experts of varying specializations with the public to discuss key findings, problems, and the next steps in artificial intelligence (AI) research.

Animation on Cree community heart health hits the big screen
The animated short highlights key themes from Weeneebayko Area Health Authority community members’ stories about managing their heart health, including difficulties accessing specialized care close to home and being offered treatment plans that respect their cultural values.

Climate Positive Energy research day addresses EV demand, skills
Research, partnerships, and the need for continued climate action was in focus during the third annual Research Day from Climate Positive Energy. Over 100 guests attended the sold-out event, including students, researchers, startups, and industry.

Healthy aging in place: New pilot program to provide high-tech cognitive, physical enrichment for seniors
Older adults living in a Toronto co-operative apartment building will soon have access to high-tech activity spaces designed to promote cognitive, physical and social enrichment. The pilot project is led by Mark Chignell, professor in the dept. of mechanical and industrial engineering, in collaboration with AGE-WELL and HelpAge Canada, a non-profit that supports community-based services for seniors.

Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) 2024 and 2025 Funding Program Pre-launch Announcement
This is a pre-launch announcement. The University of Toronto’s Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Office is pleased to share the upcoming launch of the ISI 2024 and 2025 Programs. Full program guidelines, including applicant eligibility and eligible use of funds, will be released via Research Alerts on the competition launch date, September 3rd, 2024.