Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession at Convocation

From: Samantha Smith, Director, Convocation & CommunicationsDate: October 1, 2026Re: Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession at Convocation Please join the Academic Processions for the Fall 2026 Convocation ceremonies running October 26-30. Members of the Governing Council, Faculty, and Staff will be able to RSVP online to participate. For more information, visit the Office of Convocation website at […]

Appointment of Provostial Advisor on Computing, AI, and Data Science (PDAD&C #7)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President and Provost  Date: September 25, 2026  Re: Appointment of Provostial Advisor on Computing, AI, and Data Science (PDAD&C #7) I am pleased to report that Professor Cristina Amon will assume the role of Provostial Advisor on Computing, AI, and Data Science from October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.  In consultation with […]

Invitation to Apply — Provost’s Leadership Academy 2027 Cohort

From: Heather Boon, Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: September 25, 2026Re: Invitation to Apply — Provost’s Leadership Academy 2027 Cohort Applications for the 2027 cohort of the Provost’s Leadership Academy are now being accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026. Program Overview The Provost’s Leadership Academy (PLA) is a program intended to identify, […]

2026 Reviews – Code of Student Conduct and the Supportive Leaves Policy (PDAD&C #6)

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, StudentsDate: September 28, 2026Re: 2026 Reviews – Code of Student Conduct AND the Supportive Leaves Policy (PDAD&C #6) The University is inviting feedback on proposed revisions to the Code of Student Conduct and the Supportive Leaves Policy.   Code of Student Conduct The University’s Code of Student Conduct (Code) addresses non-academic student behaviour. It is an essential component of […]

Call for Nominations – Teaching Excellence and Student Learning Awards (PDAD&C #5)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President and Provost Date: September 18, 2026Re: Call for Nominations – Teaching Excellence and Student Learning Awards (PDAD&C #5) I am delighted to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2026-27 Teaching Excellence and Student Learning Awards. These University-wide awards recognize our strengths in teaching and learning, and celebrate the achievements of […]

Call for Applications — Graduate and Undergraduate Award for Scholarly Achievement in the Area of Gender-Based Violence

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, StudentsDate: September 16, 2026Re: Graduate and Undergraduate Award for Scholarly Achievement in the Area of Gender-Based Violence Each December 6th, the University of Toronto community marks the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with events across the institution. In 2016, the University announced that a new award […]

Call for Nominations – 2027 University of Toronto President’s Impact Awards (PDAD&C #4)

From: Barbara Fallon, Associate Vice-President, ResearchDate: September 11, 2026Re: Call for Nominations – 2027 University of Toronto President’s Impact Awards (PDAD&C #4) I am pleased to announce that nominations for the 2027 President’s Impact Awards are now open. These annual awards celebrate and honour University of Toronto faculty members whose research has led to significant […]

Call for Nominations – 2027 Awards of Excellence

From: Barbara Dick, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni RelationsDate: September 10, 2026Re: Call for Nominations – 2027 Awards of Excellence The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) welcomes nominations and applications for the 2027 Awards of Excellence (AWEX). This annual program recognizes members of the U of T community who have made a significant impact through their […]

New Service Hub For Lifelong Learning

From: Nicholas Rule, Vice-Provost, Academic ProgramsDate: September 10, 2026Re: New Service Hub For Lifelong Learning Building on longstanding strengths in continuing education, the University of Toronto is enhancing its lifelong learning ecosystem with the launch of a new lifelong learning service hub this year within the Division of the Vice-President and Provost. The new hub […]

Appointment of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Special Advisor to the Provost

From:  Heather Boon, Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: August 12, 2026Re: Appointment of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Special Advisor to the Provost I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Special Advisor to the Provost for a three-year term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.  In […]