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Join us Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. as Leo Porter of @ucsandiego.bsky.social presents “Effects of GenAI on Computing Education.” This talk is part of the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series.

Learn more: uoft.me/c5d

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C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto. Leo Porter, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department UC San Diego. “Effects of GenAI on Computing Education” Thursday, January 22 2026 at 11 a.m. Bahen Centre for Information Technology, Room 3200.
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Assistant Professor @zhijingjin.bsky.social is a recipient of the 2025 @ellis.eu PhD Award, which recognizes the top AI and machine learning dissertations in Europe 👏

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December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Professor, Teaching Stream Jennifer Campbell has been named a 2025 ACM Distinguished Member for contributions to online computing education. Fewer than 10% of ACM members hold this honour. 👏 uoft.me/c4f
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Associate Professor Sushant Sachdeva has won @utoronto.ca's McLean Award for breakthroughs in fast algorithms and graph optimization. His work advances solutions for massive networks and AI applications.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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#UofT has established the Hinton Chair in AI with support from Google — honouring Geoffrey Hinton and helping the university recruit a top AI talent to advance the field.
Learn more: uoft.me/c2b
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Exciting insights from the next generation of innovators! Hear Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah discuss her research to detect a type of lymphoma from blood using DNA signatures in this recent radio interview.

Listen at 21:43: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah stands next to her research poster at the Department of Computer Science’s Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase on November 13, 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Last chance to apply! Two new CS graduate student scholarships:
- Samit & Reshma Sharma Scholarship ($2,000)
- Dr. Sergiy & Tetyana Kryvoruchko Scholarship ($10,000)

Learn more and apply by Nov. 20: bit.ly/4o3kGoQ
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Why attend #ARIA2025? Here are 5 reasons ➡️

📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Register now: bit.ly/ARIA25
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Innovation starts with collaboration. Thank you to AMD, Mitacs, Vanguard, Georgian, Geotab, Shopify, Qorsa, Cresta, Next Pathway and Ubisoft for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase.

📅 Nov. 13 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Congratulations to our BSc, MSc and PhD students who crossed the stage this fall! We’re so proud of your achievements and we look forward to seeing how you continue to make an impact as innovators in research, industry and beyond. #UofTGrad25 @utoronto.ca
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October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Everyone’s talking about #ARIA2025 — don’t take our word for it. Swipe through quotes from tech and research leaders on why this is Toronto’s leading innovation showcase. Then come see it for yourself.

Register now: bit.ly/ARIA25
October 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Associate Professor @davidduvenaud.bsky.social presents "The big picture of LLM dangerous capability evals" as part of the C.C. "Kelly" Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series, in partnership with the @torontosri.bsky.social Seminar Series.

Weds, Oct. 15, 12:30 PM ET
Register: uoft.me/bUg
Promotional poster for the Schwartz Reisman Institute Seminar Series in partnership with the University of Toronto Department of Computer Science’s C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. Event titled “The Big Picture of LLM Dangerous Capability Evals” by David Duvenaud, Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society, Associate Professor in Computer Science, Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute. The event takes place on October 15, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., offered in-person and virtually. URL: uoft.me/thebigpicture. Includes University of Toronto, Schwartz Reisman Institute, and Department of Computer Science logos, with a headshot of David Duvenaud in a circular frame on the right.
October 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Registration for #ARIA2025 is now open. On Nov. 13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, experience Toronto’s leading research + innovation showcase — one day, one floor, endless impact.

Register now: bit.ly/ARIA25
October 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Arvind Gupta, professor and academic director, professional programs in the @utoronto.ca Department of Computer Science, has been named to Canada's new AI Strategy Task Force by Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.

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September 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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ARIA 2025 is Toronto’s leading showcase of research and innovation.

On November 13 at MTCC, explore applied R&D in AI, robotics, health tech and sustainability.

Get a first look at the technologies shaping the future.

Register: bit.ly/ARIA25

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September 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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On Sept. 4, the @uoftcompsci.bsky.social Focus in Technology Leadership welcomed its 8th student cohort.

The program helps students accelerate their careers through academic learning, leadership development and industry experience.
September 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Big news from the Royal Society of Canada: Alán Aspuru-Guzik is now a Fellow, and Bo Wang joins the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

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September 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Welcome — and welcome back — to our @utoronto.ca‬ community! Campus has been buzzing with activity ahead of the fall term. We look forward to seeing what you’ll accomplish this year!
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September 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Join @utoronto.ca‬’s Department of Computer Science & Department of Physics! We’re hiring for a tenure-stream position in the area of Quantum Computing. The successful candidate may be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Quantum Computing. uoft.me/bLf
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August 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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U of T computer scientists have found that AI models running on certain GPUs can suffer "catastrophic brain damage" from a well-known class of hardware attacks, with potential consequences for health care, finance and cybersecurity.

🔨 Learn more about GPUHammer: uoft.me/bJU
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July 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Last weekend, @uoft.bsky.social hosted Science Rendezvous, supported by NSERC. Over 15,000 visitors enjoyed hands-on experiments, awe-inspiring demos and fun activities that brought science to life! Thanks to all who joined our students and faculty for interactive computer science demonstrations!
May 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Join us at the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science! We’re hiring for a tenure-stream position in the area of Quantum Computing. uoft.me/bzL
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May 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Recent grad Ramy Zhang won the top prize in the programming category at Ubisoft NEXT, an annual competition that showcases Ontario's brightest video game development talents across nine disciplines.

As part of her prize, Zhang will start an internship at Ubisoft Toronto in May.

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April 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Yesterday, the Department of Computer Science hosted a lunch to recognize undergraduate student leaders and award winners. Students mingled with faculty and peers, celebrating their achievements both within and outside the department.

Congratulations to all the students who were recognized!
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April 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM