Transcending boundaries: Working at the intersection of people and technology

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Register now! Around the world, technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace-but it's important to remember that it doesn't develop itself. People design technologies for others to use, and success depends on more than just technical breakthroughs. Even the most innovative ideas can fail to reach the market or deliver value if the surrounding ecosystem isn't aligned.  Join Professor Philip Asare […]

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Lunch & Learn – Building the future? Literally

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Register now! Around the world, cities are racing to expand housing and infrastructure while facing the urgent challenge of staying within climate limits. Traditional approaches often fall short when timelines are tight and the stakes are high.  Join Professor Shoshanna Saxe for an eye-opening talk on how short timelines for tackling big problems constrain the tools we can […]

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Lunch & Learn – The innovation imperative: AI, healthcare and the Canadian landscape

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Register now! Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform healthcare; however, translating promising research into real-world clinical tools is a lengthy and challenging process.  In this talk, Sebastian Goodfellow shares the ongoing journey of developing an AI-powered decision support system to detect and diagnose life-threatening heart arrhythmias in critically ill children. From early research […]

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In AI we trust? Integrity in the age of machine intelligence

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Register now! AI is rapidly transforming sectors from healthcare and education to infrastructure and security. As these systems quietly integrate into our daily lives, we're expected to trust their decisions. But trust in AI isn't just technical - it's about the context in which they are trained, how they fit into real-world workflows and how […]

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Lunch & Learn: Reimagining power: The science behind the EV revolution

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Register now! As the world pushes toward a sustainable future, electrifying transportation remains central to achieving net zero emissions. In 2024, more than 17 million electric vehicles were sold globally-more than one in five new cars-marking tremendous progress driven by advances in batteries, power electronics and charging technology. Yet, momentum has begun to slow, with affordability, charging infrastructure […]

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Lunch & Learn: Smart wearables and bio devices for real-time health monitoring

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Register now! Smart wearables are revolutionizing how we monitor vital signs-bringing heart, muscle and brain activity tracking into everyday life. Imagine flexible, breathable mats enhanced with conductive nanomaterials that can detect subtle changes in your body while you work, relax or sleep. These textile-based sensors are comfortable, durable and inexpensive, making them ideal for long-term […]

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Summer Skule: U of T Engineering lectures on demand

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Register now! The summer months means new opportunities for lifelong learning, starting with this curated line-up of our most popular alumni events. If you missed any of our events this past year, now's your chance to catch up online with U of T Engineering lectures on demand. Register now for thought-provoking lectures, groundbreaking research and an […]

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Mentorship 101: Become a student mentee

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Register now! Welcome aboard, future engineer.  Your journey through U of T Engineering is just beginning - but you don't have to navigate it alone. The Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP) connects you with experienced alumni who have been where you are and can help guide you where you want to go. In this mission, you're […]

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Mentorship 101: Become an alumni mentor

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Register now! Every great student journey begins with a guide.  As a U of T Engineering alumni mentor, you have the power to launch a student toward new heights. Think of mentorship as a space mission: mentees the astronauts, and you mission control. By joining the Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP), you'll help students navigate their […]

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Disruptors & Dilemmas presents: Building up: Infrastructure for good

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Register now! As cities grow at an unprecedented pace, the need for smart, sustainable infrastructure has never been greater. But true sustainability isn't just about better materials or more efficient design-it's about people. Infrastructure has the power to enable choice, transform communities and shape lives.   What if we stopped building for people and started building […]

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