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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.
2024 Mobility Network iCity 2.0 Research Day
Co-located at UofT and OCAD, iCity2 addresses Ontario's needs for improved sustainable, equitable mobility and affordable housing for residents of the GGH by focussing on crucial challenges facing cities today.
U of T’s Grid Modernization Centre receives $10 million in federal funding to advance energy transition
UofT has received $10-million in federal funding in support of the Grid Modernization Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in Toronto’s Downsview area that aims to accelerate progress towards a decarbonized, decentralized and digitalized power system for Canada. Founded by Climate Positive Energy, the centre will serve as a hub that provides utilities, regulators, municipalities and enterprises with the equipment and expertise needed to test, develop and commercialize a range of green technologies.
August 15: Third annual Climate Positive Energy Research Day
This highly-anticipated event will be hosted in-person only at the University of Toronto, and will feature an opening keynote session, research presentations, and opportunities to network with professionals from various industries.
July 23-24: 2024 Toronto Robotics Conference
Two days of tech talks with U of T's robotics experts. From logistics and mobility to healthcare, bright futures in robotics start here. 23-24 July 2024 Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship 55 St. George Street, 5th Floor
Times Higher Education: Targeted strategies for interdisciplinary innovation
The University of Toronto’s Institutional Strategic Initiatives offer a compelling case study in what large, complex institutions can do to break down disciplinary silos and drive innovation.
Enid Montague named BRN director
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce that Enid Montague, an associate professor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, has been named its new director.
Robotics experts gather in Toronto to chart the sector’s future
In partnership with Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen Canada), the Robotics Institute recently brought together over 160 attendees from across the country during the Canadian Robotics Council’s (CRC) third annual Symposium in Toronto.
Professor David Lie appointed director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
World-leading computer security expert Professor David Lie (ECE) will take on the role of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) director; while Professors Roger Grosse and David Duvenaud — two renowned artificial intelligence safety experts — are being appointed Schwartz Reisman Chairs in Technology and Society.
Save the date: Inaugural TISS conference
The TISS Conference will take place September 14 - 15, 2024 at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (University of Toronto St. George Campus).