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Dacian Dawes decided to pursue a certificate in Black Canadian Studies at University College to uncover the untold histories of Canada and learn how to effectively advocate and work alongside marginalized communities. Along the experience of working within the Ontario government, the course, “Black Canadian History” gave her a new understanding and methods of how she can stand up for others.
University College at the University of Toronto invites applications for the University College Fellow in Early American History, a one-year part-time (0.50) position (with the possibility of a one-year renewal) at the rank of Assistant Professor, generously funded by a bequest from Madeleine Cummins Meyer. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2025, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D.
Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and UC alum Renée Gomes is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. Her approach to urban transformation, turning underused spaces into vibrant communities that reflect the diverse and inclusive spirit of the city, is grounded in her degrees from the University of Toronto.
Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto and University College, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Widely regarded as the “godfather of AI,” Hinton shared the prize with John J. Hopfield of Princeton University for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.
Award-winning artist, writer and educator Richard Fung is UC’s 2024 Barker Fairley Distinguished Visitor. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Fung lives and works in Toronto.
Daniel Honciuc Menendez was 11 years old when he took part in a summer program in theoretical physics at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ont., in 2019.
