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Toronto Population Network hosts successful first mini-conference
On November 6, the Toronto Population Network (TPN) held its first mini-conference at Hart House. The conference had more than 80 attendees from a wide range of departments: sociology, geography, public health, social work, engineering, anthropology, urban studies, information, economics, and statistics. Researchers from all three U of T campuses participated, and included a mix […]
AstraZeneca and the DSI launch new industry partnership
Pharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca is joining the DSI as an Industry Partner in a new collaboration that exemplifies DSI’s role in connecting industry leaders with top-tier data science expertise from across the U of T's breadth of excellence across disciplines.
BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0
The BRN offers the IGNITE Grant annually as a small-scale fund to support interdisciplinary research led by University of Toronto Black faculty, librarians, post-doctoral scholars, clinical scientists, and medical research fellows.
Indigenous Research Network fosters partnerships to launch a global research consortium
The consortium’s vision is to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange on Indigenous-led research, ensuring that Indigenous community priorities, Indigenous research methodologies, data sovereignty and research ethics are at the forefront and respected in academic settings.
BSMI Team Presents at UTM's STTPA
On October 28, 2025, Profs. Rasoul Yousefpour, Shashi Kant, Tamer El-Diraby, and Research Assistant, Yasser Elfahli, represented the BSMI at the Sustainability: Transdisciplinary Theory, Practice, and Action Conference (STTPA), held at UTM.
Introducing the Institute for Health Emergencies and Pandemics
Formerly the Institute for Pandemics, our new name reflects our broader mission — advancing research, policy, and partnerships to strengthen global health resilience.
BSMI's Rasoul Yousefpour Presents at Annual Meeting of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners
In October 2025, Professor Rasoul Yousefpour delivered the event keynote address at the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners (FNSWO) 25th Annual General Meeting.
‘Listening is a good place to start’: Arts & Science symposium explores Indigenous research ethics
The symposium addressed the university’s commitment to, “invest in education on what constitutes ethical research with Indigenous people” within the University’s broader commitment to reconciliation.
TISS Hosts Minister van Koeverden at conference on sport medicine, science
In September 2025 TISS hosted their annual research conference. To kick off the first day, U of T was pleased to welcome the Hon. Adam van Koeverden, the federal government’s Secretary of State for Sport.
One Health workshop series
The University of Toronto One Health Consortium is hosting a dynamic series of workshops this fall that will help shape our strategic direction. October 22 @ UTSC, October 30 @ UTM, November 20 @ UTSG.
Professor Yousefpour speaks at True North Rising on how to drive real climate solutions
On October 1, Professor Rasoul Yousefpour participated in the Built Environment fireside chat panel at True North Rising, the kick-off event and flagship gathering for the Toronto Climate Week (TOCW).
Highland Creek clean up + TRCA Adventures of Salmon
On Sunday October 5 from 10am to 3pm, the U of T One Health Consortium will be on site sharing exciting insights into how human, animal, and environmental health are all connected. Stop by our booth to learn more about our research, ask questions, and discover how One Health is making a difference in your community. From 10am to 12pm join the Scarborough Zero Waste for a clean-up of the creek and its banks.