University of Toronto News (U of T News)

Nov 18, 2024 | utoronto.ca

Kudakwashe Rutendo is a born storyteller who has taken on several different roles in her own life: an actor in film, theatre and television; aspiring novelist; and a passionate student of English, philosophy and classics.

Oct 28, 2024 | utoronto.ca

The first in his family to attend university, Alexander Parent felt like he had already exceeded expectations before pursuing a master’s degree in user experience design at the University of Toronto – then he fell in love with his research. With a mild form of cerebral palsy that affects the right side of his body, Parent focused on design and critical disability studies – including designing adaptive toys for children with disabilities. He says his work in the field emphasizes the importance of understanding end users.

Oct 8, 2024 | utoronto.ca | Rahul Kalvapalle

(Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images) Geoffrey Hinton has won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics. Hinton is a University Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. “On behalf of the University of Toronto, I am absolutely delighted to congratulate University Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton on receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics,” said U of T President Meric Gertler.

Apr 23, 2024 | utoronto.ca

Despite huge advances in our understanding of COVID-19 over the past four years, the disease is still very much among us – and there remains a lot to learn. One thing we do know: Following infection, it’s critical that our cells make new proteins to defend against the virus.

Apr 3, 2024 | utoronto.ca

Marketers have found so-called “nudging” to be an effective way to influence consumer behaviour – but new research suggests those who are prompted, either subtly or directly, to select a particular product or service may be quicker to abandon it.