Smart wearables are revolutionizing how we monitor vital signs—bringing heart, muscle and brain activity tracking into everyday life. Imagine flexible, breathable mats enhanced with conductive nanomaterials that can detect subtle changes in your body while you work, relax or sleep. These textile-based sensors are comfortable, durable and inexpensive, making them ideal for long-term use in […]
Attention U of T Engineering alumni in the Boston area! Your Boston Global Alumni Ambassador, Areeba Zakir (IndE 1T6+PEY), is excited to invite you to a fun, casual social event for U of T Engineering alum. Let's gather all U of T alumni for a fun apple picking adventure together! Event Details: Date: October 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 […]
As the world pushes toward a sustainable future, electrifying transportation remains central to achieving net zero emissions. In 2024, more than 17 million electric vehicles were sold globally—more than one in five new cars—marking tremendous progress driven by advances in batteries, power electronics and charging technology. Yet, momentum has begun to slow, with affordability, charging infrastructure and material […]
AI is rapidly transforming sectors from healthcare and education to infrastructure and security. As these systems quietly integrate into our daily lives, we’re expected to trust their decisions. But trust in AI isn’t just technical — it’s about the context in which they are trained, how they fit into real-world workflows and how they shape […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform healthcare; however, translating promising research into real-world clinical tools is a lengthy and challenging process. In this talk, Sebastian Goodfellow shares the ongoing journey of developing an AI-powered decision support system to detect and diagnose life-threatening heart arrhythmias in critically ill children. From early research and prototypes […]
Around the world, cities are racing to expand housing and infrastructure while facing the urgent challenge of staying within climate limits. Traditional approaches often fall short when timelines are tight and the stakes are high. Join Professor Shoshanna Saxe for an eye-opening talk on how short timelines for tackling big problems constrain the tools we can use—and innovative strategies that help […]
Alumni SUDS is BACK! Join us on Friday, January 30 to raise a pint, reconnect and celebrate what makes Skule™ unforgettable. Join the Engineering Society & the Engineering Alumni Network at 7 pm for a special celebration marking the retirement of two longtime U of T employees; Sonia De Buglio, Engineering Director of Alumni Relations, and Clayton […]
U of T Engineering’s world-famous musical and sketch comedy is back for its 105th show! Join fellow alumni for a tradition filled with non-stop laughs. Join us for alumni shows and your concessions are on us! Attend the show on March 11 or March 14 (matinee) and enjoy a free food and beverage item with […]
U of T Engineering’s world-famous musical and sketch comedy is back for its 105th show! Join fellow alumni for a tradition filled with non-stop laughs. Join us for alumni shows and your concessions are on us! Attend the show on March 11 or March 14 (matinee) and enjoy a free food and beverage item with […]
Your Boston Global Alumni Ambassador, Areeba Zakir (IndE 1T6+PEY), is excited to invite you to the next University of Toronto Boston Alumni social. Join us for a high-energy, team-based adventure night at Boda Borg! Boda Borg is an interactive experience where teams of 3–5 take on themed “Quests” that challenge your problem-solving, teamwork and agility. […]
This regional alumni and friends event is open to all U of T community members in the Vancouver area. In his talk, novelist and professor Randy Boyagoda (HBA 1999 A&S TRIN), the University of Toronto’s advisor on civil discourse, explores the challenges of thinking out loud together across our personal, professional, and public lives. He’ll discuss the U of T’s civil […]
Attention U of T Engineering alumni in the NYC area! Join your U of T Engineering alumni ambassadors for their first 2026 social! They have reserved some time for alumni to gather and deepen connections. In true engineering spirit, we'll be going to Spritzenhaus 33 by McCarren Park for some optional beers (10 min walk […]
