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U of T launches verified tutor database


Posted on November 5, 2024 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne On November 1, a new database of trained tutors became available to students on the St. George campus.Part of the U of T Tutor Training Program (UT3), the database is supported by Nimbus Learning to connect students looking for tutors with specially trained peers. “University can be […]

November 5, 2024


CxED tools available 24/7


Posted on September 5, 2024 Career Exploration & Education now has more ways to support students on their career journeys. With the updated Career Start tool and 14 new Career E-Modules, current U of T students and recent alumni can learn and explore at times that work with their schedules. The Career Start tool has […]

September 5, 2024


Indigenous Global Partnership with New Zealand Māori


Posted on September 4, 2024 From June 21 – July 7, 2024, First Nations House and Centre for International Experience, partnered with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao and Ngāti Rangi (South Ruapehu) iwi and Whenua Iti. This visit included a week-long stay at the Tirorangi Marae at the base of Mount Ruapehu to […]

September 4, 2024


ASKme booths return to the St. George campus


Posted on August 8, 2024 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne The ASKme program is returning to the St. George campus, running from August 19 – September 9. Featuring eye-catching orange signs and the friendly faces of upper-year students and recent alumni, the booths will be popping up all over campus to welcome students and share helpful information. […]

August 8, 2024


Yu Got Through and So Can You: Tips from New Grad Yu Sun


Posted on August 7, 2024 Posted originally on the Department of Economics Newsletter by Kate Baggott on May 24, 2024 Audio narrated by Christian Smith Listen to the article: Yu Sun’s convocation on June 20th will turn the New College student into an alumnus of the University of Toronto, class of 2024. Every ceremony in […]

August 7, 2024


National Accessibility Awareness Week (NAAW), from the perspective of a U of T student


Posted on June 24, 2024 Originally published by Catherine Dumé on the Life@UofT blog on May 31, 2024. Audio narrated by Catherine Dumé The highlight of U-TAAC’s efforts is the annual accessibility conferences. The 2023 “Ableism in the Classroom” and 2024 “Designing an Accessible Classroom” conferences brought together students, faculty, and staff for the first […]

June 24, 2024


A car crash. A brain injury. U of T nursing grad Philiz Goh persevered – and is helping others do the same


Posted on June 21, 2024 Published originally on U of T News by Geoffrey Vendeville on November 20, 2020 Audio narrated by Philiz Goh Listen to the article: A global pandemic has made every student’s path to graduation this year more difficult, but it was hardly the first obstacle in Philiz Goh’s long journey to […]

June 21, 2024


U of T and SpacesShared partner on affordable housing option matching students with older adults 


Posted on May 28, 2024 U of T Housing Services has teamed up with SpacesShared, an innovative online homesharing platform, to help solve the growing challenge of affordable student housing.  SpacesShared is designed to facilitate safe and affordable homesharing arrangements for students, connecting them with older adult hosts in Toronto. Leveraging a sophisticated algorithm and dedicated […]

May 28, 2024


From CLNx to Folio: A new system for Student Life


Posted on May 6, 2024 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Student Life has moved to a new online registration platform called Folio – a system that allows students to search, browse and register for and track engagement with events, services, programs and appointments. Integrated with digital systems across the University of Toronto, Folio provides users with a […]

May 6, 2024


Introducing the Centre for Learning Strategy Support


Posted on May 1, 2024 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Academic Success has changed its name to the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS), effective May 1, 2024. While the name is new, the work will remain the same. Students can continue to meet with Learning Strategists and trained peers dedicated to helping them enhance their approach […]

April 26, 2024