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Canada's top University 🇨🇦. We're U of T in Scarborough. #UTSC
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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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#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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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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(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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#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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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.

#UTSC #UofT #MyUofT
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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Level up the weekend vibes✨ The Bladen Wing Lounge is now open!

Formerly a locker space, this area has been reimagined to a vibrant new hub in the south campus for students to relax, connect and recharge.

#UTSC #UofT #MyUofT
Top down view of the Bladen Wing Lounge with students studying and chilling. Group photo in front of the wall of the lounge. Top down view emphasizing the beautiful ramp leading to the lounge. Comprehensive view of the Bladen Wing lounge.
September 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Congratulations to assoc. prof. Karina Vernon and prof. Myrna Simpson on being elected to the Royal Society of Canada! 👏
#UTSC #UofT

Read more on assoc. prof. Karina Vernon: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/...

Read more on prof. Myrna Simpson: utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/...
Professor Myrna Simpson and associate professor Karina Vernon
September 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Olivia Bernard and Ahmed Ilmi of #UTSC share their research on anti-Black racism in Toronto schools via @citynewstoronto.bsky.social. 📝 #UofT https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/09/08/black-students-face-racism-and-academic-hurdles-two-new-studies/
Olivia Bernard, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto Scarborough, speaking in an interview with City News outdoors near the university's sign.
September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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What an amazing first week! 🥳 It’s been wonderful welcoming everyone back to campus — so much energy, so much excitement✨ Here’s to a fantastic term ahead at #UTSC. 💙

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September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It's move-in day for incoming #UTSC students via citynewstoronto.bsky.social 🏘️🧳#UofT
https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/08/28/move-in-day-for-students-at-u-of-t-scarborough/
Group of students and volunteers standing in front of an open car trunk loading a move-in cart with student luggage.
August 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Enjoy the rest of the summer, #UTSC!🌞 What are your plans before summer ends?

📍Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (EV Building) #UofT
August 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Scarborough Institute for Inclusive Economies & Sustainable Livelihoods at #UTSC notes future possibilities for former TTC Line 3 corridor via Now Toronto.🚇🚋 #UofT #ScarbTO
https://nowtoronto.com/news/detroit-did-it-can-scarborough-community-pushes-for-vibrant-park-on-former-ttc-line-3-corridor/
wide shot of blue train on a railway with grass and trees in the background
August 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Department of Biological Sciences Postdoc Toby Tsang shares his research on ant species adapting to climate change via CityNews.🐜🌦️#UTSC #UofT
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/13/canadas-rising-temperatures-means-invasive-ants-are-more-likely-to-spread-outdoors/
Over the shoulder shot of researcher Toby Tsang studying a computer screen with the image of red ants on a leaf
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM