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Data scientist says field is crucial to the success of AI boom: The Logic
The artificial intelligence boom won't deliver on its promise without greater investment in data science, says Lisa Strug, a senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and and a professor in U of T’s departments of statistical sciences and computer science in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
4 faculty members receive Black Research Network fellowships
Four University of Toronto faculty members have been named recipients of the Black Research Network (BRN) Faculty Fellowship 3.0.
The year-long program provides $10,000 to support tenure- and teaching-stream faculty in advancing scholarship in any academic or multidisciplinary field. Since its launch in 2023, the fellowship has advanced faculty research agendas with $110,000 in funding.
TRANSFORM HF Researchers Make Headlines
A new study led by Dr. Heather Ross, Dr. Chris McIntosh, Dr. Yas Moayedi, and Will Gao was published in Nature Medicine! Featured on the cover, this research shows that wearable technologies, such as the Apple Watch, can help monitor heart failure by providing early signs of deteriorating health – often days to weeks before unplanned medical care is needed.
Lash Miller expansion breaks ground for AI-driven materials research
The Lash Miller Building Expansion, set to open in fall, will include a new centre for the Acceleration Consortium.
Lawson Climate Institute — 2026-27 Catalyst Grant
The Lawson Climate Institute is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Catalyst Grant, open to all eligible proposals across the tri-campus that align with the LCI's broad goals. The Catalyst Grant is available in two streams: Societal Transformation and Technological Innovation. Deadline: April 20, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.
UHN researchers exploring how smartwatches help patients living with heart failure detect early warning signs
Researchers at UHN and Transform HF are looking to leverage smartwatch technology to help those living with heart failure. Global News explores how the technology is giving people a heads up when something is wrong.
IHEP 2025 Annual Report
2025 was a year of strengthening and momentum, fostering collaboration, and supporting future leaders who will shape Canada’s public health emergency preparedness. In 2026, IHEP looks forward to deepening partnerships and pursuing new opportunities to strengthen resilience and readiness across Canada and beyond.
BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0
The BRN will provide $10,000 (CAD) in support for faculty members in the tenure and teaching stream. Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:59pm EST
Toronto Population Network Speaker Series: UofT Flash Session
Join the Toronto Population Network for a rapid-fire series of short talks highlighting cutting-edge demography and population research underway at the University of Toronto. This session brings together emerging work across methods and disciplines, designed to spark conversation, connection and collaboration within the population research community. Students and faculty are welcome, and discussion is encouraged, […]
Toronto Population Network Speaker Series: Luca Maria Pesando — Dynamics of School Expansi
POP in for an excellent presentation! The Toronto Population Network Speaker Series brings together leading scholars working at the cutting edge of population research. From mortality and health to migration, fertility, and inequality, our speakers showcase innovative methods and substantive findings shaping contemporary population research. Open to students, faculty, and anyone with an interest in […]
Impressions from the BSMI + MTI Industry and Community Workshop
The Bioeconomy and Sustainable Materials Institute (BSMI) team has been engaging with industry and communities to discuss its research mandate and activity areas and collaboration for large-scale funding opportunities.
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 […]