Enjoying the first week of fall🍃 Have a great weekend, #UTSC!
#UofT
ALT A tree provides shade to people sitting and relaxing on chairs outside the Science Wing. The scene is peaceful, with groups conversing and a few individuals working on laptops. The surrounding lawn is lush and green.
#UofT Community: We are testing the UTAlert system this morning to ensure we reach new members & to confirm we have the best contact information to reach you in an emergency. These tests occur each semester. utoronto.ca/alerts
It's the last day of summer ☀️ Throwing it back to some of our favourite moments on campus before we say goodbye to this season—captured on 35mm film. 🎞️
#UTSC#UofT#Summer#35mm
ALT A group of three people stand behind a table covered with UTSC merchandise, including boxed items and plastic cups on a green tablecloth. Two of them hold up bucket hats, with the centre person displaying a blue one labeled "UTSC". Behind them is a park setting with grass and trees, under a blue canopy.
ALT A UTSC student sitting on a wooden bench in the grass lawn area, holding an open book and smiling at the camera.
ALT UTSC students walking across the student centre.
ALT Sign for the University of Toronto Scarborough with a campus map, surrounded by colourful flowers and trees in the background.
Here we are, heading into week three already!
This week wraps up our Orientation events. Hope you’ve all been enjoying them, and we’ll see you around campus! 💙
Have a great weekend🌞
#UTSC#UofT#UofTBacktoSchool
ALT A group of students walk along a pathway lined with banners and sit on benches in the UTSC campus. In the background, yellow tents are set up with people gathered around during Orientation day.
A week full of new beginnings 💙 Welcome to #UTSC!
Here’s to a great year ahead for all our new and returning students. 💫 #UofT#UofTBacktoSchool
ALT Two students stand in front of a University of Toronto Scarborough backdrop, holding signs. One sign reads "My First Day at University of Toronto Scarborough." Another sign says "First Year UTSC." A third sign reads "Class of 2029" with a maple leaf graphic. They are smiling and standing on grass.
ALT Two students holding signs that read "My First Day at University of Toronto Scarborough" and "First Year", while Principal Johnston is holding a sign with a heart and "UTSC." They are in front of a University of Toronto Scarborough backdrop, with bubbles floating around.
ALT Athletics and Recreation staff is posing happily with Rex, the UTSC mascot.
In preparation for the Fall term, we are excited to let you know that Pan Am Drive will be reopening on the morning of Friday, September 4th and the parking structure will be open to the community on Tuesday, September 8th. (1/3)
The below map indicates the routes to access the new parking structure. Note that the west campus lane will remain closed to allow construction activities surrounding the Garron Health Sciences Complex to wrap up and will re-open later in the fall. (2/3)
ALT UTSC campus construction map as at September 2026
Please note that you might need to take extra time as there is City of Toronto roadwork taking place on Morningside between Military Trail and Pan Am Drive through October to provide new bike and pedestrian pathways. Read more: toronto.ca/wp-content/upload… (3/3)
Can AI be smaller, faster and more accurate? 🤖🧠
#UTSC researchers are developing a new approach to AI that could make models smaller, faster and more reliable while using less energy.
Read more: bit.ly/4gI5Kux#UofT#AI
ALT A person wearing safety goggles and a lab coat stands in a laboratory, engaged in discussion with another individual. Laboratory equipment and notes are visible in the background.
Kinda chic to be a #UTSC student 💙
Have a great weekend! ☀️ #UofT
ALT Three students are sitting on the grass under blossoming cherry trees, conversing pleasantly. A sign above them reads, "Kinda chic to have a close-knit community"
ALT A modern sports and recreation complex featuring an indoor basketball court with wooden flooring and a large, brightly lit swimming pool area with starting blocks. The text on the image reads: "Kinda chic to have a world-class sports and recreation complex."
ALT A person wearing a virtual reality headset and holding controllers, standing in front of a hexagonal-patterned wall. The text reads, "Kinda chic to have the newest innovative labs."
ALT Aerial view of winding pathways surrounded by autumn trees in the Valley. Text overlay says, "Kinda chic to be able to study here"
For nearly 200 years, #UofT students have been making their mark across our campuses and around the world. Now, it’s your turn. Welcome (back) to U of T – go make history! #UofTBacktoSchool 🏛️ uoft.me/bts
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One tiny fish is causing a big problem in Ontario’s waterways.
Study by #UTSC researchers Piatã Marques and Professor Nick Mandrak explores how to prevent round goby from reaching freshwater ecosystems, where they threaten biodiversity.
Read more: bit.ly/4wzjI7U#UofT
ALT A person wearing green waders holds a small fish gently in their open palm while standing on grassy ground.
ALT The image shows a person outdoors in a wooded area, examining a small fish in a clear rectangular container. The person is wearing a blue shirt and a green protective suit, and focusing intently on the container.
ALT A group of four people, wearing outdoor gear and waders, work together in a lush forest area by a stream, handling a large net. The setting is natural and shaded by dense green foliage.
ALT A group of three people are examining something closely outdoors. They are surrounded by lush greenery and are near large green containers.
💙 Reciprocity: Based on mutual respect and relational accountability, reciprocity focuses on building relationships based on mutual care and understanding.
ALT Photo of the Indigenous House interior, with overlaying text says "Reciprocity".
💙 Relevance: Education must be relevant to self-determination, language revitalization and well-being of Indigenous communities, shaped by generations of lived experience and relationships with the land.
ALT Photo of the Indigenous House opening ceremony, with overlaying text says "Relevance".
“The Four Rs”, by Verna J. Kirkness and Ray Barnhardt, focus on four areas providing an Indigenous framework for meaningful transformation at #UTSC, Indigenous House and all those who work in relationship.
ALT Photo of the Indigenous House from a bird-eye view, with overlaying text says "The values of the "Four Rs” provide a framework for meaningful transformation at UTSC, Indigenous House and all those who work in relationship."