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U of T research finds AI scribes save doctors’ time and may ease administrative burden

A new study with Women’s College Hospital compared appointments with and without the digital tools to understand their impact on workflow

Professor Tanya Berger-Wolf, pictured here doing field work in Kenya, will join the Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in July 2027. (photo by Susanne Krauss)

National research chair brings computational ecologist Tanya Berger-Wolf to U of T Engineering

Berger-Wolf will take up the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in AI for Nature

University Professor Cristina Amon (MIE) advanced the health sciences through her leadership in creating interdisciplinary education and research pathways that connect engineering innovation with clinical impact. (photo by Daniel Ehrenworth)

Dean Emerita Cristina Amon elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

The academy brings together Canada’s top health and biomedical scientists and scholars to address the urgent health concerns of Canadians

Gabriel D. Patrón (ChemE) focuses his research on making AI models interpretable, reliable and grounded in physical principles so that engineers can trust them in safety-critical settings. (photo by ChemE Communications)

Using AI to build a smarter, more sustainable future: Meet ChemE professor Gabriel D. Patrón

Patrón is exploring how these technologies can complement — rather than replace — traditional chemical engineering knowledge

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U of T Engineering’s aUToronto team ends AutoDrive Challenge on top

The self-driving car team leaves behind a legacy of success as they turn their attention to a new test of their performance

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‘Fight for your dreams and be kind to yourself’: Meet Professor Georgia Pierrou

Pierrou’s research focuses on promoting sustainability in the electric power sector

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) applies a people-centred approach towards teaching and mentorship in operations research. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

‘You have to get along as people first’: Tim Chan on graduate mentorship and student success

Award-winning MIE professor on advancing operation research through exceptional educational experiences

NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassador Shilo Chislett (ChemE MEng student) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. (photo by Shilo Chislett)

ChemE grad student Shilo Chislett brings STEM outreach to Nunavut youth

Chislett spoke with high school students in her hometown of Rankin Inlet about her educational journey, university life and the many pathways available after high school

In March 2026, Sushant Singh (MSE MEng 1T9, MIE PhD 2T6) won the top overall prize at  U of T’s Desjardins Startup Prize competition. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

The future of wound healing: Desjardins Prize supports U of T bioprinting startup

“We’re not just building technology — we’re working to solve a deeply consequential problem for humanity.”