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Optimize health through innovation
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering brings together researchers in engineering, medicine and dentistry to develop novel solutions that address global challenges in human health.
Reaching the world’s hardest to reach
The Reach Alliance conducts field studies and provides on-the-ground solutions for the world’s hardest-to-reach people—all while training the next generation of leaders.
Bring quality dental care to underserved Canadians
The Faculty of Dentistry’s Rossy Clinic will improve the oral health of a vast, diverse population in the GTA and beyond.
Help renew Massey College’s campus
A renewed building for Massey College will help sustain one of Canada’s great centres of thought and innovation.
Help nurses dismantle systemic discrimination in health care
The Centre for Social Justice in Nursing will integrate equity and inclusiveness in nursing education and on the front lines of patient care.
Transform human inquiry for the information age
The Critical Digital Humanities Initiative equips scholars with technical and design expertise and fosters collaborations that deepen our understanding of power, culture, and social justice.
Engineer a better healthcare system
The Centre for Healthcare Engineering uses data-driven research to improve health system efficiency and enhance patient care across Canada.
Stop emerging infectious diseases in their tracks
Anchored by U of T's Combined Containment Level 3 lab, the Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) will advance Canada’s health security.
Enhance programming and spaces at Hart House
Hart House Renewal will make our beloved student centre for arts, dialogue, and wellness even more welcoming and physically accessible.
Support the future of Indigenous research
The Indigenous Research Network connects people and communities to academic, cultural, and spiritual resources.
Support Woodsworth College’s renovation and expansion
A new Academic Building at Woodsworth College will dramatically enhance the student experience and strengthen a proud tradition of making higher education accessible to all.
Support a marquee space for collaboration at OISE
OISE Commons will transform a dated ground floor into a forum for creativity, innovation, and sharing ideas.
Improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people
The Queer and Trans Research Lab is breaking down barriers, shattering traditional practices, and empowering community activists.
Propel collaborative research that supports student mental health
The Student & Youth Mental Health Research Initiative is working with students to ensure they have the support they need to realize their potential—in academia and beyond.
Expand financial aid for students at New College
New College Access Awards ease financial concerns, reward excellence, and allow students to participate in all our smaller community has to offer.
Build a cultural space for Indigenous students
Indigenous House at U of T Scarborough will help foster a sense of belonging and connection with rich programming and gathering spaces.
Transform ideas into life-changing companies
U of T Entrepreneurship combines diverse disciplines to ignite innovative thinking and create companies that improve lives.
Prepare Victoria College students for the future
The unique Vic Ready program is helping the next generation of leaders prepare for life beyond university.
Build a new home for Canadian innovators
The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus is poised to transform the very heart of AI and bioinnovation in Canada.
Ensure AI serves the public good
The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is home to the world’s foremost experts in AI safety who are working together to help revolutionary tech to serve the common good.
Power AI that can predict diseases
The Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine is applying cutting-edge technology to create a healthier future.
Support healthy and sustainable cities
The School of Cities is creating solutions for more efficient and equitable cities in an increasingly urbanized world.
Strengthen health education in the Eastern GTA
The Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health will train health-care professionals directly in the region.
Stop heart failure’s progression
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is collaborating to slow and stop heart failure in patients of every age and background.
Create a high-tech venue for talented musicians
The Jay Telfer Forum will combine beauty and technology in the heart of the city’s renowned cultural precinct.
Teach the body to repair itself
Medicine by Design is harnessing the game-changing field of regenerative medicine to move health care into the future.
Protect Canada’s cultural assets
As music, television, and film undergo transformational change, the University of Toronto Media Commons is working to preserve a vibrant Canadian cultural trove.
Support a new sustainable building at Trinity College
The Lawson Centre for Sustainability transforms a new student building into a model for a healthier way of living.
Make law school accessible for everyone
Law Access Bursaries ensure that financial need is not a barrier to fulfilling dreams.
Open entirely new frontiers with robotics
The University of Toronto Robotics Institute is merging engineering and computer science to open worlds once beyond our reach.
The Institute for Pandemics is helping to end the COVID-19 crisis—and already preparing for the next global health emergency.
Build a gender-inclusive economy
The Institute for Gender and the Economy brings world-leading research to leaders to help dismantle systemic inequities.
Support Innis College’s renewal and expansion
A three-storey addition will enhance Innis College as a vibrant, friendly community within Canada’s largest university.
Enhance residences at St. Michael’s College
St. Michael’s College is creating welcoming and sustainable spaces for generations of students to thrive.
Prepare pharmacists for their vital role in health care
Discovery Pharmacy will be a living laboratory that provides innovative training for students and leading-edge care for our community.
Translate Big Data into real-world solutions
The Data Sciences Institute draws actionable and ethical insights from the vast amounts of information collected around the world.
Support families of Black homicide victims
The CRIB is improving the mental, physical, and spiritual health of Black communities disproportionately affected by homicide.
Build a global engine of innovation
Creative Destruction Lab helps emerging science- and tech-based companies translate promising ideas into solutions.
Bring quality dental care to vulnerable Canadians
The Faculty of Dentistry’s largest patient clinic is improving the health of a vast and diverse population in the GTA and beyond.
Transform drug discovery to reduce suffering
The Centre for Medicinal Chemistry has made significant breakthroughs in redefining the methods and economics of drug discovery.
Fuel the future of Black-led research and scholarship
The Black Research Network is forging connections, amplifying world-changing research and sparking interdisciplinary collaborations between Black scholars.
Improve lives through behavioural insights
Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman ensures that groundbreaking insights and research actually help Canadians.
Unleash advanced materials and molecular breakthroughs
The Acceleration Consortium deploys self-driving labs to spur discoveries for more eco-friendly products, green energy, and cutting-edge health care.
Create a model for sustainable buildings
An instantly iconic new hub for students, faculty, and thought leaders, the Academic Wood Tower will set a precedent for sustainability in a prime location.
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