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Jiayu (Sunny) Shi and Lucas Xie

‘I’m deeply grateful’: How a gift from alumnus Paul Cadario is catalyzing experiential learning with impact

Lucas Xie (Year 3 CivMin) and Jiayu (Sunny) Shi (Year 3 MechE) are among dozens of students supported by the Paul Cadario Experiential Learning Student Awards

CivMin alumnus Donovan Pollitt (MinE 0T4) at the University of Toronto. (photo by Phill Snel)

An engineer’s legacy: How Murray Pollitt’s belief in Canadian industry inspired a scholarship

Alumnus Donovan Pollitt (MinE 0T4) has established the Murray H. Pollitt Engineering Leadership Scholarship in memory of his father, Murray H. Pollitt (MechE 6T3) — mechanical engineer, mine builder, and lifelong champion of Canadian industry

Professor Aryan Rezaei Rad (CivMin) with the newly installed robotic arm. (photo by Phill Snel)

CivMin launches its first industrial-scale robotic fabrication system for timber construction

The newly installed infrastructure enables new approaches to automation in fabrication, supporting innovation in the design and delivery of mass timber buildings

The U of T team, left to right: Jacky Shen, Vicky Yan, Ian Chen, Saeed Abdi, Hayden Wong, Evie Xu and David Xu. (photo submitted)

U of T team sets new record at premier student bridge‑building competition

Ultimate load of almost 4,900 kg eclipses the previous all-time record of 3,700 kg

Recipients of U of T Engineering's Faculty Awards pose with Dean Yip at the April Faculty Council meeting. Top left to right: Dean Chris Yip, Professor Evan Bentz (CivMin), Professor Sinisa Colic (MIE), Professor Matthew Mackay (MIE). Bottom left to right: Adriana Diaz Lozano Patino (EngSci 2T3, MIE PhD student), Dimpho Radebe (IndE 1T5, ChemE PhD student). (photo by Chris Yip)

U of T Engineering professors and TAs honoured by the faculty for excellence in teaching and research

Recipients recognized for excellence in classroom instruction, innovative teaching methods and distinction in research

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U of T Engineering staff members honoured with Administrative Staff Awards

Staff recognized for citizenship, leadership, innovation and contributions to the student experience

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U of T to receive nearly $1M for global online project in mining education

A new scholarship initiative will help advance professional development in South America through U of T Engineering’s Mining Industry Management Program

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U of T Engineering and Reach Alliance join forces to advance health equity in Mexico 

The cross-sector partnership is improving access to self-sampling devices for cervical cancer screenings 

CivMin’s newest faculty member, Professor Giuliano Pretti, at the door to his new office. (photo by Phill Snel)

‘Motivation can move mountains’: Meet Professor Giuliano Pretti

“When you’re driven by something that genuinely resonates with you, something that pushes you to go the extra mile with a bigger purpose in mind, I believe you’re doing more than just studying or working; you’re growing as a human being.”