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March 13 - U of T cancels in-person classes on all three campuses due to COVID-19 outbreak
Posted:In an effort to foster a degree of “social distancing” and protect the health of the university community, U of T President Meric Gertler said Friday that the university intends to deliver teaching…
KPE’s Michael Hutchison wins Connaught Innovation Award
Posted:Hutchison was awarded for developing a mobile rehabilitation tool for individuals suffering from concussion, who lack the resources, time or knowledge to handle their condition expertly. The mobile…
U of T ranked first in Canada in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Posted:The University of Toronto ranked first in Canada in five broad subject areas – and in 30 of 45 specific subjects in which U of T was ranked – in the latest annual subject ranking by Quacquarelli…
7 ways drinking alcohol can affect your fitness goals
Posted:We all know that drinking lowers our inhibitions and leads to poor food choices like late-night pizza and greasy breakfast. And while some swear by the method of sweating off a hangover, you may not…
2020 Career Cafe brings alumni and students together
Posted:A group of 15 KPE alumni with diverse occupations shared their stories of overcoming adversity and finding their true calling. After the presentations, students had a chance to ask alumni questions…
Reclaiming her time: U.S. scholar gives talks on being Black in academia, sports during U of T visit
Posted:The audience listens intently to LaToya Brackett's presentation (photo courtesy of Hart House)
Brackett, who recently gave a talk about her experiences in academia at an event hosted by Hart House …
Researchers call for independent complaint processes to advance safe sports in Canada
Posted:However, although prohibited behaviours have now been identified in the UCCMS, there is still a long way to go to attain safe sport, according to a group of researchers at the University of Toronto…
MoveU to a HappyU: Faculty expands physical activity program to improve mental health for all students
Posted:“For all the wonder and excitement that comes from being a university student, there’s also the pressure that’s brought on by things such as multiple looming deadlines, social challenges and…
Training on a low-carb diet boosts protein needs for endurance athletes: U of T researchers
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Jenna Gillen (left) and Daniel Moore (right) are both researchers in U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
How would you define a low-carb/high-fat diet vs. a high-carb/low-fat…
SPARK: An on-campus wellness initiative facilitated by the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Posted:How did the SPARK program first get started?
SPARK is part of the MPK Program offered at U of T. Within this Program, MPK graduate students have the option to select one of four in-house placements,…
U of T faculty, alumni and other members of university community named to Order of Canada
Posted:A pioneering zoologist who championed gender equality. A church minister and politician who was part of Canada’s early LGBTQ movement and performed one of the country's first same-sex marriages. And…
Too harsh or not harsh enough? KPE researcher unpacks World Anti-Doping Agency's Russia ban
Posted:What’s your take on WADA’s decision? Has it gone too far or not far enough, as some critics are implying?
Since it is almost impossible to directly penalize those most responsible for the widespread…