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Here we are, heading into week three already!

This week wraps up our Orientation events. Hope you’ve all been enjoying them, and we’ll see you around campus! 💙

Have a great weekend🌞
#UTSC #UofT #UofTBacktoSchool
A group of students walk along a pathway lined with banners and sit on benches in the UTSC campus. In the background, yellow tents are set up with people gathered around during Orientation day.
September 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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A week full of new beginnings 💙 Welcome to #UTSC!
Here’s to a great year ahead for all our new and returning students. 💫 #UofT #UofTBacktoSchool
Two students stand in front of a University of Toronto Scarborough backdrop, holding signs. One sign reads "My First Day at University of Toronto Scarborough." Another sign says "First Year UTSC." A third sign reads "Class of 2029" with a maple leaf graphic. They are smiling and standing on grass. Two students holding signs that read "My First Day at University of Toronto Scarborough" and "First Year", while Principal Johnston is holding a sign with a heart and "UTSC." They are in front of a University of Toronto Scarborough backdrop, with bubbles floating around. Athletics and Recreation staff is posing happily with Rex, the UTSC mascot. Campus Life Expo overview shot
September 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Can AI be smaller, faster and more accurate? 🤖🧠

#UTSC researchers are developing a new approach to AI that could make models smaller, faster and more reliable while using less energy.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gI5Kux

#UofT #AI
A person wearing safety goggles and a lab coat stands in a laboratory, engaged in discussion with another individual. Laboratory equipment and notes are visible in the background.
September 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Kinda chic to be a #UTSC student 💙
Have a great weekend! ☀️ #UofT
Three students are sitting on the grass under blossoming cherry trees, conversing pleasantly. A sign above them reads, "Kinda chic to have a close-knit community" A modern sports and recreation complex featuring an indoor basketball court with wooden flooring and a large, brightly lit swimming pool area with starting blocks. The text on the image reads: "Kinda chic to have a world-class sports and recreation complex." A person wearing a virtual reality headset and holding controllers, standing in front of a hexagonal-patterned wall. The text reads, "Kinda chic to have the newest innovative labs." Aerial view of winding pathways surrounded by autumn trees in the Valley. Text overlay says, "Kinda chic to be able to study here"
August 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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For nearly 200 years, #UofT students have been making their mark across our campuses and around the world. Now, it’s your turn. Welcome (back) to U of T – go make history! #UofTBacktoSchool 🏛️ uoft.me/bts
August 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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One tiny fish is causing a big problem in Ontario’s waterways.

Study by #UTSC researchers Piatã Marques and Professor Nick Mandrak explores how to prevent round goby from reaching freshwater ecosystems, where they threaten biodiversity.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wzjI7U

#UofT
A person wearing green waders holds a small fish gently in their open palm while standing on grassy ground. The image shows a person outdoors in a wooded area, examining a small fish in a clear rectangular container. The person is wearing a blue shirt and a green protective suit, and focusing intently on the container. A group of four people, wearing outdoor gear and waders, work together in a lush forest area by a stream, handling a large net. The setting is natural and shaded by dense green foliage. A group of three people are examining something closely outdoors. They are surrounded by lush greenery and are near large green containers.
August 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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“The Four Rs”, by Verna J. Kirkness and Ray Barnhardt, focus on four areas providing an Indigenous framework for meaningful transformation at UTSC, Indigenous House and all those who work in relationship.
Photo of the Indigenous House from a bird-eye view, with overlaying text "The values of the "Four Rs” provide a framework for meaningful transformation at UTSC, Indigenous House and all those who work in relationship."
August 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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The Science Wing Quad is getting a new look! 🌿

Construction is underway to create a more welcoming space for the #UTSC community to gather, relax and connect with nature.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4zbHadV

#UofT
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August 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Is extra time a gift, or a trap? ⏰

A recent study from #UTSCManagement Professor Sam Maglio explores why unexpectedly gaining extra time can make it feel like you have more of it than you actually do.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4w4C4xv

#UTSC #UofT #Research #Psychology
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July 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: #UofT mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal 🏅 uoft.me/jacob
Jacob Tsimerman receives the Fields Medal (photo by Allie Ippolito)
July 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Are industrial activities endangering traditional foods?
#UTSC researcher Élyse Caron-Beaudoin is partnering with Treaty 8 First Nations on a five-year study examining the impact of fracking on traditional food sources. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bAUaQd
#UofT #Indigenousfoods
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July 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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After earning a perfect 100% average in high school, @tdsb.on.ca top scholar Joshua Han is headed to #UTSC this fall. Read more about Joshua and his path to UTSC: https://bit.ly/3T6a4Me

@utoronto.ca #UofT #TDSBTopScholar
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July 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Can comedy change the way we talk about mental health?

#UTSC alum Leanne Toshiko Simpson shares how creative writing helped her navigate bipolar disorder and inspired her debut novel, Never Been Better.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wHaY08

#UofT #MentalHealth
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July 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Curiosity, perseverance and embracing challenges helped Robert Chung become #UofT’s top graduating student. Discover how the #UofTGrad26's passion for learning, competition and mentorship shaped his remarkable journey.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4yebUuj

#UTSC #UTSCAlumni
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July 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Come with Tianna as she takes us through the newly opened #IndigenousHouse!

See how this newest campus space represents connection, learning and a sense of belonging for Indigenous students as well as the UTSC community🎥 #UofT #UTSCAlumni
July 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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A reminder that #UTSC will be closed on June 29 and 30 for Presidential Days and on July 1 for Canada Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 2. Have a wonderful long weekend! ☀️
#UofT
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June 26, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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#UofT has been named Canada's top university, and ranked #20 globally in the latest Global Universities Rankings, reinforcing its place among the world's top research institutions. 🙌
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4oOCXby #UTSC
A modern building entrance at the University of Toronto Scarborough features large glass windows. Several people are walking in and out, while others are using the stairs. A red post and greenery are visible, along with a sign reading "Welcome to UTSC.
June 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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What a spirited watch party to kick off the weekend! ⚽

Thanks to everyone who joined us today. If you missed it, don't worry — our next watch party takes place on June 18 at 6:00 p.m., with screenings in both Harmony Commons at #UTSC and Front Campus at #UofT. Go Canada! 🇨🇦

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June 12, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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#UofTGrad26 Kaynaat Abrar has built an impressive research portfolio and founded a mental health initiative, leaving her lasting mark on the #UTSC community. Read more: https://bit.ly/4v4eqRT

#UofT #UTSCAlumni
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June 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Have a good weekend, #UTSC ☀️
For those who are graduating, see you at convocation next week 🎓
#UofT #UofTGrad26
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June 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Bavan has had so many meaningful moments throughout his undergraduate journey at #UTSC. As he prepares to walk across the stage, he looks back on those times that shaped who he is today. Read more about his journey: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/...
#UofT #UofTGrad26
Portrait of Bavan in UTSC.
June 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Yesterday, #UTSC raised the Progress Pride Flag to kick off #PrideMonth, celebrating the resilience, advocacy, joy and contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities at the campus, across #UofT, and beyond. Happy Pride Month! 🌈
Organizers taking a group photo before the flag raising ceremony. A table with a "University of Toronto" T-shirt featuring a rainbow design is in the foreground. A microphone stand and a large rainbow flag are nearby. Colourful balloons in various shapes and colours, including white, blue, and brown, decorate the area. People are in the background, with greenery visible. Soph Dhrolia, assistant director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office, provided remarks at the ceremony. A group of people gather outside a modern building with large windows. Several tents are set up, adorned with balloons. A flagpole displays the Progress Pride flag. The scene is set on a clear, sunny day.
June 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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A new #UTSC study is calling for more evidence-based reading instruction.

Phonics is widely accepted as essential, but the study finds major differences in how it is taught, from rules to examples to when exceptions are introduced.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RvmMTY

#UofT
June 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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What started as a missing transcript during a Harvard application became #TransCrypts — a blockchain startup co-founded by #UTSC Alumni Zain Zaidi and Ali Zaheer. Read more about how TransCrypts is transforming credential verification: https://bit.ly/4dDj03A

#UTSC #UofT #UTSCAlumni
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May 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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When you need to gain hands-on experience in class🫢

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YqoiN1kVdJY
Stay tuned for more episodes of Office Hours!
#UTSC #UofT #OfficeHours
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May 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM