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Inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds: A trafficked worker tells of fraud, coercion and torture

I was recently in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and approached a group of young men in front of the Indian embassy. I told them I was a University of Toronto researcher.

The Conversation

Canadian scholar Hamza Ahmad Khan reported missing in Pakistan; later found arrested for social media posts

A Pakistani-origin Canadian citizen, a PhD scholar of University of Toronto, Hamza Ahmad Khan, was reported missing on February 19 in Lahore where he had been staying with a friend since he went to Pakistan on February 13. Later, Pakistani media reports confirmed that Khan was arrested and also appeared…

The Times of India

‘A cornucopia of chemicals’: how scientists are working to eliminate toxins from children’s products

After uncovering a cocktail of chemicals in children’s mattresses, University of Toronto professor Miriam L Diamond is on a mission to make living environments healthier – it’s work that has resulted in real-world changes to state laws

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From virtual mentors to storytelling robots: how one nurse is using technology to help children cope with pain

University of Toronto professor Jennifer Stinson is transforming paediatric pain with the help of apps and other tools – proving that technology can be a powerful ally in healthcare

The Guardian - UK

Inside a ‘living lab’: how a remote Canadian lake is helping scientists uncover the hidden life of microplastics

In a remote network of lakes, scientists are deliberately adding plastic to the water – and what they’re finding could change how pollution is tackled around the world

The Guardian - UK

Powering change: the Canadian partnership behind a super-fast battery charger that’s transforming EV infrastructure

A collaboration between the University of Toronto and startup Jule has produced an EV charger that delivers a full battery in less than half an hour, while drawing power steadily from the power grid to avoid surges

The Guardian - UK

The Walrus Talks Canada’s Health Security

How are we preparing to manage and support Canada through the next pandemics, wildfires, droughts, floods, and military conflicts?

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University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to take similar action, rolled back its commitment recently

The Guardian - US

Spearheading sustainability: how the University of Toronto transformed its climate crisis response

University of Toronto president Meric Gertler details how staff, students and alumni have pulled together to tackle environmental challenges on campus and beyond – from reducing its carbon footprint to focusing on real-world sustainability problems

The Guardian - UK

‘So non-toxic you can eat it’: how one graduate duo is reimagining the future of plastic

Since graduating from the University of Toronto, Nuha Siddiqui and Kritika Tyagi co-founded a climate tech company that creates transformative biomaterials in a bid to help create a plastic free future

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to act now’: how the University of Toronto is answering the call for safer, ethical AI

As artificial intelligence thrusts itself further into our lives, researchers at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society are investigating ways to bring it in line with human values

The Guardian - UK

Using UV LEDs and flow sensors: how a team of researchers is working to tackle Mexico’s water crisis

More than half of the Mexican population lacks access to clean drinking water. Now, a team from the University of Toronto is looking to find solutions and help bring relief to some of the country’s most water-stressed communities

The Guardian - UK

University of Toronto protesters dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment after injunction granted

A new chapter has been written regarding how protest encampments come to an end. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted an injunction to the University of Toronto on July 2, which provides a justification for police action. University officials gave protesters until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to…

The Conversation

By clearing protest encampments, universities put property over people

An Ontario court is set to hear the University of Toronto’s application for an injunction to clear a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus. York University recently joined Université Laval and the universities of Calgary and Alberta in using police to clear a campus protest encampment. On the basis of a…

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US pedestrian deaths are soaring. Is it time to ban right turns on red lights?

Nearly fifty years after the federal government pushed for looser rules, cities across the country are considering a change

The Hindu

‘Pegasus spyware on my phone,’ says Akunuri Murali

Akunuri Murali, a Hyderabad-based former civil servant, claims his phone was targeted by Israeli spyware Pegasus. He received a suspicious message from Apple, which was followed by contact from The Citizen Lab, University of Toronto. After verifying their credibility, Murali allowed them to remotely access his phone, which revealed it…

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Human and ape ancestors arose in Europe, not in Africa, controversial study claims

A newly described fossil suggests that the ancestor of humans and apes arose in Europe, not in Africa.

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A New Study Into The Regular Use Of Nangs Has Outlined All The Ways It Could Fuck Your Body Up

A new study from The University of Toronto has outlined all the devastating consequnces that come with the regular use of nangs.

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All the world’s a stage – or should be

The people of Britain deserve nothing less than that every town should have its own repertory theatre

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Brain waves may help diagnose football concussions, scientist says

DALLAS -- On Sept. 25, Tua Tagovailoa banged his head on the turf after being knocked to the ground in a game against the Buffalo Bills. Stumbling to his feet, the Miami Dolphins quarterback was evaluated for a concussion, but returned to the field for the second half.

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University presidents' trip to Israel undermines academic freedom and democracy

Multiple presidents of Canadian universities travelled to Israel in August of 2022.

The Walrus

Why We Made Fewer Memories during the Pandemic

Monotony and anxiety wrought havoc on our brains. Can we bounce back?

The Guardian - UK

Favourite lyrics reveal your attachment style – psychologists would have a field day with mine

Are you secure, anxious, or avoidant: songs we play repeatedly can be revealing. So what is it with me and Pulp’s Babies, asks Lauren O’Neill, a culture writer for Vice UK

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University and school strikes across Canada are about workers' rights — and protecting education as a public good

Labour issues in education across Canada have made the headlines in recent weeks.

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Bringing the skills of a diplomat to global health challenges

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of strong global networks to address big issues. What’s needed are the people to drive them.

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