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KPE experts among U of T researchers sharing $9 million in new funding
Posted:Babies born very prematurely face a serious nutritional challenge since their mothers are often unable to produce sufficient breast milk, a problem the University of Toronto's Deborah O’Connor is…
'Keep improving my game': Twin sisters set to soar with U of T Varsity Blues basketball squad
Posted:On a rainy afternoon on an outdoor basketball court in midtown Toronto, Nakeisha Ekwandja is taking the ball to the hoop, competing one-on-one against her twin sister. She sidesteps Mikhaela Ekwandja…
The Blues beat Windsor 54 to 26
Posted:"I think it was great for the guys. We needed that. We needed to taste victory. They've been working hard trying to get that one and it's nice to get it. And now that we've got one hopefully we can…
KPE hosts Sports Day for LGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees
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“For many LGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees in Canada, the resettlement process can be a very challenging experience,” says Robin Waley, assistant manager of co-curricular diversity & equity…
U of T sport-related subjects place 5th in 2019 QS World University subject rankings
Posted:“I feel great pride in seeing subjects integral to our faculty ranked so highly. This is a sign of increased public awareness about our discipline in general, but also a global recognition of the…
Masse repeats as World Champion
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CBC Olympics✔@CBCOlympics
BREAKING | Kylie Masse wins the 100m backstroke final at #FINAGwangju2019
Taylor Ruck finishes a close fourth.http://cbc.ca/1.5204543
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KPE hosts Summer Mentorship Program
Posted:KPE has long participated in the initiative, offering students in the mentorship program tours of their facilities, lab demonstrations, presentations and workshops emphasizing the multidisciplinary…
KPE’s newest faculty addition to teach critical studies of race & Indigeneity in physical activity & sport
Posted:For a long time, Janelle Joseph didn’t consider becoming a professor because she didn't see many racialized people who were faculty members at Canadian universities.
“I hadn’t really considered that…
Varsity Blues Genich and McMurray earn bronze at 2019 FISU Games
Posted:Sitting in fourth after 350 metres, McMurray out-touched Russia's Mariia Baklakova by 0.23 seconds to wrap up Canada's swimming schedule at the 30th Summer Universiade. It was Team Canada's third…
Meet the U of T faculty, alumni and supporters named to the Order of Canada
Posted:From a critically acclaimed actor to a respected immunologist, the latest appointments to the Order of Canada include several members of the University of Toronto community, reflecting the range of…
Honorary degree recipient Mark Tewksbury swam for gold, fought for justice – and had some fun
Posted:“I’ve had such a fun life,” he told the National Post in 2012.
Tewksbury’s many achievements are being recognized on Thursday by the University of Toronto with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, for “…
Congratulations class of 2019
Posted:Rachel (Ray Ray) Lau came to KPE from Hong Kong, in search of an undergraduate program that focuses on applications of knowledge.
“I’ve been an active person since childhood, so I’ve always been…