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CDHI Annual Report | 2024-2025
In 2024-25, CDHI faculty members published 119 innovative scholarly creations, hosted 16 events, and produced 19 digital research stories.
BSMI Strategy Building Workshop
Every year 34 million tons of reusable materials like paper pulp, wood chips, lumber industry residues, and sawdust—together known as biomass—go to waste, yet these are critical materials to decarbonizing the Canadian economy, transitioning to sustainable practices, enabling inclusive development, and boosting Canadian capacity in trade, energy production, skilled labor and housing. Four U of […]
Building bridges across disciplines: One Health Consortium hosts inaugural network-building event at the Toronto Zoo
On June 3, 2025, the University of Toronto’s One Health Consortium brought together researchers, partners, and trainees for a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing and community building at the Toronto Zoo. The One Health Network Building Event marked a significant step in fostering interdisciplinary connections across human, animal, and environmental health. The day opened with a […]
In-Demand Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students Returns
The popular DSI and School of Graduate Studies’ (SGS) Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students will continue next year. The not-for-credit certificate aims to equip PhD students with in-demand data science skills that complement their academic training and broaden their career opportunities.
Low-cost, open-source robotic system could make self-driving labs more accessible to students and researchers
Self-driving labs are promising to dramatically speed up the search for new materials. Now, a new robotic system designed and built by U of T Engineering undergraduate students could help lower the barriers to this kind of research.
Age-Well partners with Ikea, U of T to launch studio for testing tech for seniors
Age-Well has partnered with Ikea and the University of Toronto to open an Innovation Studio at 800 Bay Street in downtown Toronto that they hope will foster work on technology for seniors who want to stay at home as they age.
The University of Toronto’s One Health Network Building Event
A one-day event to refine the One Health research network’s three pillars through your feedback. Rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, the workshop's outcomes will directly inform the initiative's direction, reflecting all participants' collective input and shared vision.
Seven Ways U of T Has Evolved During Meric Gertler’s Presidency
During Gertler’s tenure, U of T solidified its position as one of the world’s leading research universities, consistently ranking among the top-10 public universities globally. He oversaw the launch of Institutional Strategic Initiatives – major interdisciplinary research programs designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. These initiatives strengthened U of T’s global leadership in areas such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, infectious disease research and Indigenous scholarship.
New Lawson Climate Institute at U of T will accelerate climate solutions
The institute will educate the next generation of climate leaders, mobilize talent and innovative ideas from across the university, expand on U of T’s world-leading sustainability research and discovery, and inspire the urgent action needed for a healthier future.
Mitochondrial transplantation: powering the revolution in regenerative medicine
MITO2i awarded $23.8M NFRF-T grant to pioneer mitochondrial transplantation therapy — an emerging field that could redefine how the world treats organ failure, chronic inflammation, and degenerative diseases.
The Future of CDHI Moves to UTSC
In partnership with the UTSC, the Critical Digital Humanities Initiative (CDHI) is excited to announce that their important will transition into a new home at UTSC on July 1, 2025.