U of T Faculty of Arts & Science
@artsci.utoronto.ca
#UofTArtSci is the most academically diverse division at #UofT.
Raised on Oahu amid a looming U.S. military presence, Rebecca Hogue’s research focuses on anti-nuclear writing by Indigenous women of the Pacific Islands, and the societal impacts of nuclear weapon detonation.
Learn more: bit.ly/4r9I2Lv
Learn more: bit.ly/4r9I2Lv
January 22, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Raised on Oahu amid a looming U.S. military presence, Rebecca Hogue’s research focuses on anti-nuclear writing by Indigenous women of the Pacific Islands, and the societal impacts of nuclear weapon detonation.
Learn more: bit.ly/4r9I2Lv
Learn more: bit.ly/4r9I2Lv
A team including @utoronto.ca's Spencer Barrett have identified the gene that controls the intricate behaviour of a ginger plant’s reproductive organs.
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-pla...
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-pla...
January 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
A team including @utoronto.ca's Spencer Barrett have identified the gene that controls the intricate behaviour of a ginger plant’s reproductive organs.
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-pla...
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-pla...
The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation.
RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y
RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y
January 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation.
RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y
RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y
Reminder: Students wishing to graduate this Spring must submit their graduation request before January 31.
Submit a request: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation
Submit a request: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation
January 21, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Reminder: Students wishing to graduate this Spring must submit their graduation request before January 31.
Submit a request: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation
Submit a request: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation
Announcing the creation of the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (ISPLAS) at #UofTArtSci.
The interdisciplinary unit will offer expanded language and cultural programming.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/isplas-...
The interdisciplinary unit will offer expanded language and cultural programming.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/isplas-...
January 20, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Announcing the creation of the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (ISPLAS) at #UofTArtSci.
The interdisciplinary unit will offer expanded language and cultural programming.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/isplas-...
The interdisciplinary unit will offer expanded language and cultural programming.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/isplas-...
Help shape the future of U of T by joining the Governing Council. Eight elected student seats are available.
Nominations are due on January 22.
Learn more: uoft.me/elections-2026
Nominations are due on January 22.
Learn more: uoft.me/elections-2026
January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Help shape the future of U of T by joining the Governing Council. Eight elected student seats are available.
Nominations are due on January 22.
Learn more: uoft.me/elections-2026
Nominations are due on January 22.
Learn more: uoft.me/elections-2026
From protests in Iran to relations with China, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4sKVEhK
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4sKVEhK
January 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
From protests in Iran to relations with China, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4sKVEhK
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4sKVEhK
#UofTArtSci alum @andyvatiliotou.bsky.social marks a major milestone with his debut feature film, I Come Home.
His advice for emerging writers? “Say yes, especially in the early part of your career.”
Read the latest A&S LinkedIn article to learn more: bit.ly/45vJIVe
His advice for emerging writers? “Say yes, especially in the early part of your career.”
Read the latest A&S LinkedIn article to learn more: bit.ly/45vJIVe
January 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
#UofTArtSci alum @andyvatiliotou.bsky.social marks a major milestone with his debut feature film, I Come Home.
His advice for emerging writers? “Say yes, especially in the early part of your career.”
Read the latest A&S LinkedIn article to learn more: bit.ly/45vJIVe
His advice for emerging writers? “Say yes, especially in the early part of your career.”
Read the latest A&S LinkedIn article to learn more: bit.ly/45vJIVe
Izuu Nwankwọ’s students explored the cultural and anthropological history of South Africa, visiting museums, galleries and game reserves, thanks to the International Course Module program.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qRpG1s
Learn more: bit.ly/4qRpG1s
January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Izuu Nwankwọ’s students explored the cultural and anthropological history of South Africa, visiting museums, galleries and game reserves, thanks to the International Course Module program.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qRpG1s
Learn more: bit.ly/4qRpG1s
Register to lead a Recognized Study Group this winter!
Leading an RSG is a great way to make friends and practice for tests while earning CCR credit. No experience necessary.
Applications are due by February 13.
Apply here: https://uoft.me/RSG
Leading an RSG is a great way to make friends and practice for tests while earning CCR credit. No experience necessary.
Applications are due by February 13.
Apply here: https://uoft.me/RSG
January 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Register to lead a Recognized Study Group this winter!
Leading an RSG is a great way to make friends and practice for tests while earning CCR credit. No experience necessary.
Applications are due by February 13.
Apply here: https://uoft.me/RSG
Leading an RSG is a great way to make friends and practice for tests while earning CCR credit. No experience necessary.
Applications are due by February 13.
Apply here: https://uoft.me/RSG
From Hong Kong to Canada, alum Catherine Maudsley advises distinguished art collectors worldwide, drawing on her #UofTArtSci mentors and the interdisciplinary strength of her degrees.
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/art-adv...
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/art-adv...
January 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
From Hong Kong to Canada, alum Catherine Maudsley advises distinguished art collectors worldwide, drawing on her #UofTArtSci mentors and the interdisciplinary strength of her degrees.
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/art-adv...
Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/art-adv...
Contrary to the model minority myth, researchers have shown that the increase in life expectancy of Asian Americans compared to white Americans has slowed or reversed in the past 25 years.
Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE
Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE
January 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Contrary to the model minority myth, researchers have shown that the increase in life expectancy of Asian Americans compared to white Americans has slowed or reversed in the past 25 years.
Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE
Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE
From the U.S. attack on Venezuela to right-wing populism, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3Z3eEKG
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3Z3eEKG
January 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
From the U.S. attack on Venezuela to right-wing populism, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3Z3eEKG
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3Z3eEKG
In Maya Harakawa’s course, Black Art in North America, students explore the aesthetic qualities of art and the careers of Black artists to better understand slavery, oppression and racial injustice.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pwHdv3
Learn more: bit.ly/4pwHdv3
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
In Maya Harakawa’s course, Black Art in North America, students explore the aesthetic qualities of art and the careers of Black artists to better understand slavery, oppression and racial injustice.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pwHdv3
Learn more: bit.ly/4pwHdv3
In a society focused on consumption, our time is far less free than we may think. It’s one of many ideas discussed in The Sociology of Free Time, a course recently taught by Brent Berry.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog
Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog
January 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
In a society focused on consumption, our time is far less free than we may think. It’s one of many ideas discussed in The Sociology of Free Time, a course recently taught by Brent Berry.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog
Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog
Improve English language skills with free mini courses!
🔹 Oral Presentation: Sessions begin on January 8 (in person) or January 9 (online)
🔹 Reading eWriting: Session begins on January 13
Register now: https://uoft.me/ELL
🔹 Oral Presentation: Sessions begin on January 8 (in person) or January 9 (online)
🔹 Reading eWriting: Session begins on January 13
Register now: https://uoft.me/ELL
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Improve English language skills with free mini courses!
🔹 Oral Presentation: Sessions begin on January 8 (in person) or January 9 (online)
🔹 Reading eWriting: Session begins on January 13
Register now: https://uoft.me/ELL
🔹 Oral Presentation: Sessions begin on January 8 (in person) or January 9 (online)
🔹 Reading eWriting: Session begins on January 13
Register now: https://uoft.me/ELL
Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton is advancing his AI Safety advocacy work through @torontosri.bsky.social, thanks to a generous gift from the Good Ventures foundation.
Learn more: bit.ly/4aPgHcK
Learn more: bit.ly/4aPgHcK
January 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton is advancing his AI Safety advocacy work through @torontosri.bsky.social, thanks to a generous gift from the Good Ventures foundation.
Learn more: bit.ly/4aPgHcK
Learn more: bit.ly/4aPgHcK
Welcome back from the break!
Important dates to remember:
January 7: Last day to submit a term work extension petition for Fall term courses
January 18: Last day to enrol in Winter term courses
More details: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/dates-deadlines/academic-dates
Important dates to remember:
January 7: Last day to submit a term work extension petition for Fall term courses
January 18: Last day to enrol in Winter term courses
More details: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/dates-deadlines/academic-dates
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Welcome back from the break!
Important dates to remember:
January 7: Last day to submit a term work extension petition for Fall term courses
January 18: Last day to enrol in Winter term courses
More details: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/dates-deadlines/academic-dates
Important dates to remember:
January 7: Last day to submit a term work extension petition for Fall term courses
January 18: Last day to enrol in Winter term courses
More details: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/dates-deadlines/academic-dates
U of T physicists shed light on controversial observations of snow cover in the northern hemisphere.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/new-ana...
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/new-ana...
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
U of T physicists shed light on controversial observations of snow cover in the northern hemisphere.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/new-ana...
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/new-ana...
Reminder: The #UofTArtSci Office of the Faculty Registrar will be available by phone or email on December 23 until noon. The office will reopen on January 5.
Have a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
Learn about the Faculty Registrar: bit.ly/3M4aEGN
Have a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
Learn about the Faculty Registrar: bit.ly/3M4aEGN
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reminder: The #UofTArtSci Office of the Faculty Registrar will be available by phone or email on December 23 until noon. The office will reopen on January 5.
Have a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
Learn about the Faculty Registrar: bit.ly/3M4aEGN
Have a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
Learn about the Faculty Registrar: bit.ly/3M4aEGN
From the university’s international talent recruitment strategy to insights from a report on Canadian happiness, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3YznmAe
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3YznmAe
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
From the university’s international talent recruitment strategy to insights from a report on Canadian happiness, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3YznmAe
This week's round-up: bit.ly/3YznmAe
English Language Learning’s free Oral Presentation Mini-Course can help students improve their public speaking skills.
• In-person classes start on Jan. 8
• Virtual classes start on Jan. 9.
Register here: uoft.me/ELL
• In-person classes start on Jan. 8
• Virtual classes start on Jan. 9.
Register here: uoft.me/ELL
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
English Language Learning’s free Oral Presentation Mini-Course can help students improve their public speaking skills.
• In-person classes start on Jan. 8
• Virtual classes start on Jan. 9.
Register here: uoft.me/ELL
• In-person classes start on Jan. 8
• Virtual classes start on Jan. 9.
Register here: uoft.me/ELL
The Sidney Smith Commons will close for the winter holidays on December 17, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.
Learn more about the SSC: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/academic-supports-in-the-ssc/
Learn more about the SSC: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/academic-supports-in-the-ssc/
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Sidney Smith Commons will close for the winter holidays on December 17, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.
Learn more about the SSC: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/academic-supports-in-the-ssc/
Learn more about the SSC: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/academic-supports-in-the-ssc/
Launched in 2024, the Indigenous Peer Group Mentorship program brings Indigenous student mentors and mentees together to share communal meals, cultural practices and advice on navigating U of T.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/indigen...
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/indigen...
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Launched in 2024, the Indigenous Peer Group Mentorship program brings Indigenous student mentors and mentees together to share communal meals, cultural practices and advice on navigating U of T.
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/indigen...
Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/indigen...
The 2026 Summer Abroad Program is accepting applications!
Undergraduate students can earn a full-year U of T credit while studying outside of Canada.
More info: https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/application-procedures-and-deadlines
Undergraduate students can earn a full-year U of T credit while studying outside of Canada.
More info: https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/application-procedures-and-deadlines
December 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The 2026 Summer Abroad Program is accepting applications!
Undergraduate students can earn a full-year U of T credit while studying outside of Canada.
More info: https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/application-procedures-and-deadlines
Undergraduate students can earn a full-year U of T credit while studying outside of Canada.
More info: https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/application-procedures-and-deadlines