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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

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Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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2021 Schulich Leader Kevin Qu (Year 1 EngSci) wants to launch a startup that builds sustainable tech, with a focus on assistive technology for people with developmental disabilities. (Photo courtesy: Kevin Qu)

Building tech solutions for an inclusive future: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2021 Schulich Leaders

October 8, 2021

Sadegh Davoudi (left), a post-doctoral fellow, and Bella (Bin) Xu (right), a PhD student, both in the labs of Professor Alison McGuigan and Associate Professor Penney Gilbert, are lead authors on a new paper that details their work creating a regenerative micro-environment in a dish. (Photo: Ting Yin)

New method for testing muscle repair in a dish to impact development of stem cell-based therapies

October 7, 2021

Left to right: Nelson Lee and Ethan Hugh (both Year 2 CompE) are the founders of Haven. (Photo: Lumuat Dinder)

Student-built Haven app aims to help prevent sexual assault

October 7, 2021

Polaris, a solar vehicle constructed by the Blue Sky Solar Team, sits on display in the Bahen Centre for Information Technology, one of many buildings occupied by U of T Engineering faculty, staff and students. (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering rises two spots in THE’s World University Rankings 2022

October 6, 2021

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