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Are smartphones making us more bored? In this episode of The Short Answer, #UTSC Department of Psychology professor Michael Inzlicht talks about how to have more effortful & meaningful interactions.
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In the age of smartphones, why do we feel more bored than ever? 🥱 In this episode of The Short Answer, #UofT professor Michael Inzlicht gives us advice on finding more effortful & meaningful interactions. uoft.me/bYO
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Can you throw a baseball from the CN Tower to 3rd base at the Rogers Centre? #UTSC Physical & Environmental Science associate professor Dan Weaver breaks down the physics as the Blue Jays chase the World Series title. #UofT #BlueJays #WantItAll
https://bit.ly/4oz6CEi
Two individuals sitting facing each other in a discussion inside a lecture hall at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus.
October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The Eagle Feather holds deep spiritual and cultural significance in the Indigenous Community. It symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. UTSC is honoured to be gifted four feathers: green representing healing, yellow and red representing new life, and blue representing cleansing.
The Eagle Feather
October 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The Blue Jays have punched their ticket to the #WorldSeries, & we’re turning #UofT's Front Campus into a giant watch party ⚾️ Grab your friends, wear your blue & join us under the open sky as we stream every game on a giant screen. #UTogether

Details: uoft.me/blue-jays
Cheer on the Blue Jays
October 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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#UofT ranks 1st in Canada for entrepreneurship, according to PitchBook. 💡 Our community of founders continue to turn ideas into impact. #UTSC
https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/university-news/u-t-first-canada-entrepreneurship-according-new-rankings
Two individuals conversing in a modern office setting with a prominent sign reading "Build the future here."
October 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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As she was officially installed as #UofT’s 17th president, Melanie Woodin outlined her vision of the university’s role in a world beset by challenges – calling on the U of T community to “meet this moment.”💙 uoft.me/17th
U of T President Melanie Woodin said she is honoured to follow in the footsteps of U of T’s 16 former presidents including, to her left, Meric Gertler, David Naylor and Robert Prichard. Claire Sault, chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Trevor Young, U of T’s vice-president and provost, are immediately to her right, while Shannon Simpson, senior director of Indigenous initiatives, and Sheree Drummond, secretary of the Governing Council, can be seen near the back President Melanie Woodin signs the Distinguished Visitors Book on the day of her installation at Convocation Hall The installation ceremony at Convocation Hall was attended by U of T students, faculty, staff, librarians, alumni and dignitaries from across the academic and civic sectors The ceremony included a procession of students bearing U of T gonfalons
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join us on Tuesday, October 28 for the conference “From Outreach to Relationship: Deepening Indigenous Engagement”. This event is open to our #UTSC community and beyond. Register today https://edio.utsc.utoronto.ca/programs-events/from-outreach-to-relationship-deepening-indigenous-engagement

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From Outreach to Relationship: Deepening Indigenous Engagement Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 Arrow Innovation Hall, Harmony Commons Event Centre
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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You’re invited to attend the Possibilities & Refusals in Black Canadian Studies Symposium on Tuesday, October 28. This event brings together scholars, students and staff to foster dialogue, collaboration, and cultivate a shared vision for the future of Black Studies in Canada.
Possibilities & Refusals in Black Canadian Studies Symposium Tuesday, October 28, 9-6pm Highland Hall Event Centre
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#UofT ranks 1st in Canada in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, recognized globally for research excellence. #UTSC
https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/university-news/u-t-ranks-first-canada-21st-globally-2026-times-higher-education-rankings
Students walk and sit outside the Instructional Centre, a modern glass building, on a sunny day.
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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#UTSC will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 13. 🦃
Enjoy your long weekend!

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Maple leaves spotted near the valley at UTSC.
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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“It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights.” Professor Maydianne Andrade shares her approach to equity in academia, via Nature. #UTSC #UofT
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02932-w
Professor Maydianne Andrade stands in a research lab holding a notebook and smiling at the camera, with two students working at lab benches in the background.
October 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Can you throw a baseball from the CN Tower to 3rd base at Rogers Centre? #UTSC physics professor, Dan Weaver, explains the physics behind it. #UofT #BlueJays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNmRCKXrh4Y
Two individuals are seated in chairs facing each other in a lecture hall at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, engaged in a conversation.
October 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Are industrial projects threatening traditional Indigenous food sources in northern B.C.? 🍓🍄 Élyse Caron-Beaudoin, Health & Society professor at #UTSC, is leading research to find out. #UofT
https://bit.ly/3Kz4ltY
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin sitting on a bench under autumn leaves, smiling at the camera.
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Hello, October!
Can't wait to see the campus glow in fall colours soon. 🍂 Have a great weekend!
#UTSC #UofT #October #Fall
Drone view of the UTSC campus in early Fall.
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Today, the #UofT community came together to commemorate #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

Read the story: uoft.me/osd2025
September 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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(1/4) Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honour the experiences of residential school survivors and those that were lost.
Survivors Flag raising ceremony Rituals during the flag raising ceremony. Leaders in the reflective walk. A top-down view of the reflective walk in the Ma Moosh Ka Win Trail.
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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From student to Simcoe Hall: President Melanie Woodin on her academic journey — and the road ahead ➡️ uoft.me/mww
U of T President Woodin in her office (photo by Lisa Sakulensky) U of T President Melanie Woodin in her office (photo by Lisa Sakulensky) U of T President Melanie Woodin biking (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Survivors’ Flag raised across #UofT ahead of Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 uoft.me/bRP
The Survivors’ Flag is raised at U of T St. George
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#UofT ranked 4th globally in the 2025 NTU World University Rankings for research performance, impact and excellence 🌍📊 #UTSC
https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/u-t-among-top-five-universities-globally-latest-research-rankings
Three researchers wearing white lab coats stand side by side in front of a brightly lit growth chamber, examining small potted plants under artificial lights.
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Are younger workers really job hoppers? 📊 Management Prof. David Zweig says job mobility is about meaning and recognition, not generations, via HRD Canada. #UTSC #UofT
https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/leadership/why-the-job-hopping-generation-narrative-doesnt-hold-up/549401
Headshot of Professor David Zweig
September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Why do Toronto drivers speed? 🚘 The psychology of why we can’t ease off the gas, with insights from Psychology professor Steve Joordens, via the Toronto Star (paywall). #UTSC #UofT
https://bit.ly/3KbfSQ7
View of a wide highway with multiple lanes of traffic in both directions, cars traveling at speed, under a clear sky. Industrial structures are visible in the far background.
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Indoor spaces can act as safe havens for invasive ants. 🐜 A new #UTSC study by postdoc Toby Tsang shows climate change could push them outdoors, via The Weather Network. #UofT
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Warming climate could unleash harmful invasive species from Canada's greenhouses - The Weather Network
The ant can cause widespread ecological damage.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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That's a wrap on week 3 classes! Time to recharge and enjoy the weekend. ☀️
Don't miss the last round of orientation events next week - we can't wait to see you there! For more details, visit uoft.me/utscorientation.

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Students mingling at the main stairs in Sam Ibrahim Building.
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Physical and environmental sciences prof. Philip Heron leads an outreach program bringing science education to people in prison, via CBC Radio: Quirks & Quarks. 🎙️ #UTSC #UofT
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-51-quirks-and-quarks/clip/16169243-bringing-science-education-incarcerated
Two people stand in front of a large academic poster titled “A play approach to Inclusive Health in the prison population” by the Think Like a Scientist team UTSC. The poster explains how the program uses interactive games to teach topics like sleep, mental health, and support to people in prison.
September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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‘The @utsc.utoronto.ca community has given me a lot’: Maydianne Andrade reflects on 25 years of research, leadership and impact 🔬 buff.ly/fE95KZ4 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Maydianne Andrade.
September 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM