The Graecopithecus femur from Azmaka, Bulgaria, (a) in comparison with that of Lucy, Australopithecus afarensis, (b) and the thighbone of a chimpanzee (c). The femoral neck (indicated in red) is longer and more upward pointing in the human ancestors Graecopithecus and Australopithecus than in the chimpanzee (photo: Nikolai Spassov et al, “An early form of terrestrial hominine bipedalism in the Late Miocene of Bulgaria” in Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, March 4, 2026)​​​​​

‘Could be the oldest known human’: 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe #UofT 🦴 uoft.me/cjA

Join #UofT at #TorontoTechWeek on May 26 for the Desjardins Speaker Series with Reynold Xin, Co‑founder of Databricks. Reynold will share how his team built Databricks from an academic research project into a business with a global footprint. Register now: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-2026

Anuli Ndubuisi.

OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia 🏫 buff.ly/LviltLj #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Three students walking together down a hallway

#UofT ranked first in Canada, among top 17 globally across all broad subject fields in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 🍁 uoft.me/cht

#UofT's 2026-2027 budget makes students a priority amid shifting post-secondary landscape ➡️ uoft.me/2026-budget

Photo of a globe floating in water. Text reads: Why water Matters for Sexual Health in a Changing Climate

Water may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about sexual health, says Prof. Carmen Logie, but growing evidence from her global research shows that extreme weather events can increase vulnerabilities such as HIV risk + more. Read her blog post: sdg.utoronto.ca/why-water-ma...

~4m on-demand drivers operate across Indonesia. Through powerful images & descriptions, this exhibition explores how digital platforms have displaced urban motorcycle taxis, reshaped social & economic maps, and altered opportunities, networks, city planning https://ow.ly/u63c50Yx6Ic

A red-winged blackbird at a stormwater pond

Urban stormwater ponds support rich bird life, according to a new #UofT study 🦆 uoft.me/cgH

Lumber is a big export item for Canada. Our recent blog provides an overview of the history of the Canada-U.S. lumber trade and explores recent economic challenges due to the softwood lumber tariffs and their potential implications for local businesses and employees. https://ow.ly/iL5e50Yx6rB

Are you conducting research/case study of embodied GHG in the construction sector at the (multiple) building, infrastructure, neighbourhood, city, regional and/or national scale? Submit a poster proposal by April 6 for the 3rd annual Embodied GHG Symposium https://ow.ly/WVFs50Yx6v7

From left: Charlie SC Eoh, president of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, and Illan Kramer, director of international partnerships at the University of Toronto

#UofT partners with South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean to strengthen Canada’s maritime sovereignty 🤝 uoft.me/ceq

Representatives from the federal and provincial government, AMD and U of T came together to celebrate the launch of the AMD-U of T Research Lab (from left): Nolan Quinn, Leah Cowen, Scott Mabury, Karim Bardeesy, Andrej Zdravkovic, Eyal de Lara, Melanie Woodin, Victor Fedeli and Alejandro Adem

#UofT & AMD launch dedicated AI and computing research lab 💻 uoft.me/cdI

From left: UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Dalhousie University President Kim Brooks, U of T President Melanie Woodin, Prime Minister Mark Carney; McGill University President Deep Saini; Universities Canada President Gabriel Miller; and President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada Pari Johnston

#UofT to deepen collaboration in India with new initiative focused on AI & health 🤝 uoft.me/cd4

Left: A c.1469 portrait of the 'Spider King', Louis XI (Painting by Jacob de Litemont). Right: A 1463 letter patent of Louis XI; the Massey fragment likely originated as a document similar to this one

Signed, sealed, rediscovered: #UofT researchers decode 15th-century missive from French monarch 📜 uoft.me/cbK

Group photo of the Ericsson & U of T representatives at the event

#UofT partners with Ericsson to develop faster, more efficient cell phone networks 📶 uoft.me/cbi

Delicious food, vibrant culture, inspiring community. #UofT’s #BlackHistoryMonth Luncheon returns for its 24th year on Feb. 26. ️

Ahead of the celebration of Black culture & excellence, chefs Wright & Ofori share a taste of what's on the menu 🍽️ uoft.me/cbq

On Feb 27, join us a for our next Fireside Chat on Global Entrepreneurship Partnerships. Hear how our collaborations in Africa and India are empowering the next generation of young entrepreneurs.

Register: uoft.me/cbf

From left: U of T alumni Mireille Landry, a sport physical therapist with Skate Canada, and Michael Lenart, a physical therapist with Hockey Canada's national para hockey team

Meet two #UofT community members supporting Team Canada at the Winter Olympics & Paralympics 🍁 uoft.me/cak

Fresh snowfall on the University of Toronto, St. George campus

Today, the Government of Ontario announced changes to funding across the postsecondary sector, including a $6.4 billion investment.

This funding will help sustain access to high-quality academic programs & support students in preparing for the future. uoft.me/funding-announcement

Image shows Luka Stoikos

'Pretty surreal': How a #UofT architecture student turned a CFL setback into an Olympic debut 🍁 uoft.me/c9G

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Stephen Gogolev, a #UofT political science student & member St. Michael’s College, is set to make his #Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026. ⛸️ uoft.me/c9e

Join the vibrant @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca community for University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week from March 2-6 for 15 events that celebrate, showcase, reward and accelerate U of T’s top startups and innovators.
🔗Register now: uoft.me/uteweek-2026
#UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

What does university feel like in an age of AI & accelerating change?

In our first-ever student issue , 🎒 #UofT students reflect on uncertainty and hope — from setbacks to finding community — and how it’s shaping life after graduation. ➡️ magazine.utoronto.ca

Applications are open for the SMART‑CDR Competition! Join student teams in proposing bold carbon removal solutions for a chance to pitch at the World Energy Congress and win prizes.

Applicants accepted from all universities. Apply by Feb 26: uoft.me/c7M

PhD candidate Xiang (Olivia) Li, right, in the lab with Molly Shoichet, left

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education 🍁 uoft.me/c7J

On Jan 27, join us for a Fireside Chat: International Students: Life After Graduation. We will screen a short documentary that follows six international students after graduation. A discuss featuring some of these students will follow.

Register: uoft.me/c6R

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What happens when AI is smarter than us? Gift supports Geoffrey Hinton's global AI safety mission #UofT 💻 uoft.me/c6F

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Christopher Essert named dean of #UofT's Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law ⚖️ uoft.me/c6f

Image shows four Order of Canada medals

#UofT community members recognized with Order of Canada 🍁 uoft.me/OOC

Two students looking toward Convocation Hall and the CN Tower from a snowy front campus

Welcome back to campus for Winter 2026, #UofT! Happy New Year 💙