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Alumni
Millions of Canadians are grappling with misinformation about how to fuel their bodies but UC alum Shirin Panahi is determined to change that. With her degrees in nutritional sciences from U of T, Panahi is scientific director at the Canadian Nutrition Society, driving innovative nutrition education and promoting evidence-based solutions to improve health and well-being.
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Announcements
The Alumni of Influence Awards, recognising the contributions and impacts of University College alumni, was celebrated at UC.
A row of AOI winners watching the awards, including Rajiv Singal, Julie Drolet and Maev Beaty
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UC in the News
The governor general recently announced 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada including former UC principal Sylvia Bashevkin (2005 - 2011) emerita professor Tania Li, and UC alumna Karen Levine (UC BA 1977).
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of esteemed colleague, mentor, community member and University College Principal Emeritus George Peter Richardson (January 6, 1935 – January 6, 2025).
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Announcements
The 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability ranked U of T first out of more than 1,700 institutions across 95 countries 
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Cognitive Science
UC in the News
It was a whirlwind week for the University of Toronto and University College's Geoffrey Hinton, who travelled to Sweden to officially accept the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics alongside a jam-packed schedule of receptions, lectures, talks, ceremonies, banquets and media engagements.
Geoffrey Hinton delivers a speech during the Nobel Prize banquet at the City Hall in Stockholm, Sweden
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Students
On a recent cool and sunny morning, UC faculty member Alan Ackerman’s class sat under century-old elm trees behind the college's Whitney Hall residence, much like students did over 100 years ago.
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Canadian Studies
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. 
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