Welcome to U of T Engineering News

Professor Craig Simmons (BME, MIE), left, and his collaborators have developed a new way to mature lab-grown heart cells so that they more closely mimic adult human heart tissue. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling

1 person sits staring into a microscope while two people stand behind him observing.

Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

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

Keep up on the latest Engineering News

Subscribe to our Skulematters newsletter on Linkedin

Latest news

U of T Engineering students of the class of 4T3, choosing to complete their education during the Second World War, painted a mural in the rafters featuring a portrait of Winston Churchill and his line, "Give us...the Tools."

‘Give us the tools’: A legacy of duty captured in murals at Gull Lake Survey Camp

Computer Engineering undergraduate student Ankita Singal worked at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, this past summer (Courtesy: Ankita Singal).

Developing a bot for Microsoft: One ECE undergrad’s professional internship

Sam Harrison (Year 3 EngSci) has been chosen as a member of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition at the global UN climate change summit COP22. (Credit: Marit Mitchell).

EngSci student represents Canadian youth at UN climate summit

Professor Warren Chan (right) has been named a Distinguished Professor of Nanobioengineering. (Credit: Neil Ta)

Warren Chan named U of T Distinguished Professor