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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Lunch & Learn: AI, automation and the dream of universal health care access

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Register now! Canada is grappling with a critical doctor shortage, leaving over six million Canadians without access to a primary care physician. And it's not hitting everyone equally-marginalized communities are feeling the impact the most.   What if we could use engineering tools to make health care more affordable, accessible and equitable?  Enter human-centered automation. Professor […]

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Lunch & Learn: Preparing self-driving technology for Canadian winters

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Register now! Self-driving cars are closer than ever to everyday use, but unpredictable weather is a major roadblock. From degraded senor inputs to machine learning challenges, these cars struggle to keep up with the ever-changing conditions of the road.   Imagine if self-driving cars could operate safely anywhere, no matter the weather.   Join Professor Steven Waslander […]

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Lunch & Learn: Precision fermentation: from innovation to impacts

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Register now! Natural ingredients may seem like an eco-friendly choice, but that's not always the case. The harm to plants and animals, the climate costs of shipping long distances, and soaring global demand all have an impact.  What if we could engineer essential ingredients with greater efficiency and sustainability?  Enter precision fermentation-a biotech process that […]

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Lunch & Learn: Metal additive manufacturing: from 3D printing to industrial applications

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Register now! Metal additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing industries by enabling the precise creation of complex parts with unprecedented flexibility. This technology reduces waste, accelerates production and allows for customized designs, making everyday products-such as medical devices and transportation components-more accessible and affordable. As AM continues to evolve, it holds […]

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Engineering Career Centre Info Session

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Sign up for our information session Discover U of T 's top engineering talent! U of T Engineering Career Centre's Professional Experience Year Co-op program (PEY Co-op) is Canada's leading engineering co-op program, designed to connect you with top talent from the country's #1 ranked engineering school. Employers have access to a student talent pool […]

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Lunch & Learn: Engineering healthy and sustainable indoor environments

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Register now! We spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors, making the quality of our indoor air crucial to our well-being. The indoor microbiome-comprising bacteria, fungi and viruses-plays a significant role in our health. Changing climate patterns, such as wet weather and flooding, along with materials like carpet and drywall, are creating mold growth and […]

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Skule Lunch & Learn “Recycling Electronic Waste: The Extraction, Processing, and Recycling of Rare Earth Elements”

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This event has passed. There is a significant global push towards recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable the circular economy. Conventional recycling processes rely on pyrometallurgy or hydrometallurgy. These techniques not only are reagent intensive and often require large consumption of strong acids and organic solvents, but they also produce secondary streams […]

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Skule Lunch & Learn Presents: Risk-Aware Control Theory for Sustainable Cities and Healthcare

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This event has passed. Uncertain systems that evolve over time (called stochastic dynamical systems) are all around us. From a patient fighting cancer to the combined sewer system in the city of Toronto, these uncertain systems exist everywhere. Join us this November 9th as Professor Margaret Chapman discusses how theory and engineering together can confront […]

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U of T Alumni Reunion Skule™ Trivia Nite

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Put your thinking caps on and join us for a night of fun and friendly competition to claim the title of 2022 Skule Trivia Champs! Join your department in an exclusive breakout room to socialize and strategize. Who will claim the ultimate bragging rights as the smartest department in Skule?!?