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Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

Homepage: http://www.utoronto.ca/
Address: 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, M5S 1A1; Toronto, Ontario M5S2J7; Canada

Email: admissions.help@utoronto.ca
Institution Type: Public

Students & Faculty

Undergrad Students: 65,612
Graduate Students: 15,287
Faculty: 11,581
Total Population: 80,899

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Your body stagnates when sitting at a desk all day. A U of T prof tells us how to deal with it:
Everyone says sitting is the new smoking. How dangerous is it really?
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Study after study has highlighted the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle that includes extended periods of sitting, and the catchphrase “sitting is the new smoking” has gained traction in the media and in popular consciousness. Writer Jenny Hall...
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- LinkedIn Member If you smoke while you sit, logic suggests they ought to cancel each other out. Right?44 minutes ago
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Some great news for U of T and for science and research: Canada ranks sixth in global science impact, and U of T leads the way with more of the top researchers than any other Canadian university. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/science/examining-canadas-scientific-footprint/article19476174/
Examining Canada’s scientific footprint
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Science is serious business. Governments, companies and charities invest hundreds of billions to fuel research efforts worldwide. The results, they hope, will increase knowledge, drive economic growth, improve lives and create new possibilities...
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With a wave of his hand, UTM's Brendan Polley is making virtual magic with a new biomedical illustration technique. (The video demo is a must-see.) > http://uoft.me/Polley
Heart of the Matter: Virtual anatomy lessons could revolutionize...
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When Brendan Polley presented his master’s research project at a recent conference of medical illustrators, one of the audience members was so impressed, he offered the UTM student a job on the spot. Polley has developed a new digital animation...
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Time for a blast from the past--check out this 1968 concept drawing of Erindale College! #TBT
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- LinkedIn Member Fun time there yet where is the blind duck pub? 5 days ago
- LinkedIn Member Wow, I remember back in the late 70s, three distinct buildings; North, South and the Blind Duck...and I agree Don, they were fun times.20 hours ago
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It's #ThrowbackThursday at U of T Mississauga, and we've been reading old yearbooks. Orientation '95--is this the real @UTM_BlindDuck?
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- LinkedIn Member The olde pub/cabin in the woods (between Kaneff & N. Building) was indeed the Blind Duck, but that frosh chant I remember went something like: "Oh I'd rather be an Ugly Duck, than be a Scarborough (expletive!), So ra ra" etc... Song was all about being an Ugly or Muddy Duck from UTM. 24 days ago
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