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COVID-19: How the U of T Engineering community is tackling the pandemic

‘Assemble it like IKEA furniture:’ U of T Engineering TA creates build-at-home machine to enable hands-on remote learning

April 6, 2021

Explainer: U of T Engineering professor Omar F. Khan on COVID-19 vaccination efficacy, misconceptions and Canada’s rollout

March 18, 2021
A new study looks at how droplets expelled by a cough or sneeze can break up into smaller pieces when they collide with mask material. The research underscores the importance of multi-layer masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: CDC, via Unsplash)

Physics experiment shows potential value of triple-layer masking

March 5, 2021
A U of T Engineering team, led by ECE graduate students, designed a UV lamp fitted with distance sensors to more efficiently disinfect contaminated surfaces. It has recently been prototyped. (Image: Jonathan Qu)

Smart UV lamp could fight COVID-19 and other diseases

March 2, 2021

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Robotics for elder care: New joint centre fosters global collaboration

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Artificial intelligence helps researchers up-cycle waste carbon

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Data Analytics & AI Feature

Is there a better way for transit systems to deal with service disruptions?

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Advanced Manufacturing Feature

U of T Engineering researchers use machine learning to design smarter industrial catalysts

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Human Health Feature

U of T Engineering researchers develop cell injection technique that could help reverse vision loss

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Water Feature

Clean water for Las Arrugas: U of T Engineering team designs water filters for Guatemalan community

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U of T Engineering to compete in SAE AutoDrive Challenge™ II

aUToronto team dominated first series of the competition, winning three straight years — now they’ve been invited back to take on a new round of challengers

E4TW: How one U of T Engineering student made the world his classroom

‘My dream job’: How a PEY Co-op student is helping develop a new generation of autonomous space robots

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The show must go on: Skule™ Nite to premiere all-virtual musical and comedy show for 100th anniversary

For 99 years, U of T Engineering students have put on a musical and comedy show, Skule™ Nite, to packed audiences at Hart House Theatre. But in its 100th year, while surefire jokes about Skule™

Social enterprise aims to bring smarter irrigation to areas without electricity

Reeddi powers up: Startup brings portable, renewable electricity to rural areas

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April 16, 2021
Two engineering community members honoured with U of T Awards of Excellence
April 15, 2021
U of T and Max Planck Society establish centre to study neural science and technology
April 14, 2021
The show must go on: Skule™ Nite to premiere all-virtual musical and comedy show for 100th anniversary
April 12, 2021
U of T Engineering to compete in SAE AutoDrive Challenge™ II
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