U of T Department of Computer Science

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Join @utoronto.ca‬’s Department of Computer Science & Department of Physics! We’re hiring for a tenure-stream position in the area of Quantum Computing. The successful candidate may be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Quantum Computing. uoft.me/bLf

Toronto’s tech engine: How U of T is building the future of innovation More than 10,000 innovators recently gathered to celebrate the Toronto region’s thriving tech scene during Toronto Tech Week, highlighting the city’s status as Canada’s fastest-growing AI talent marke...

Toronto is at the epicentre of Canada's innovation ecosystem. Discover how @utoronto.ca has contributed to the AI and innovation space and how it plans to continue accelerating the city's tech boom ➡️ www.utoronto.ca/news/toronto...

U of T CS faculty earn Ontario Early Researcher Awards for work in AI and imaging Two U of T computer scientists have received provincial recognition for research that advances sustainable AI and next-generation imaging systems.

@utoronto.ca computer scientists Murat Erdogdu and David Lindell have received Ontario Early Researcher Awards for their work in sustainable AI and next-gen imaging.

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U of T computer scientists have found that AI models running on certain GPUs can suffer "catastrophic brain damage" from a well-known class of hardware attacks, with potential consequences for health care, finance and cybersecurity.

🔨 Learn more about GPUHammer: uoft.me/bJU

YouTube video by Acceleration Consortium Women in STEM: Meet Nandita Vijaykumar | Computer Science Assistant Prof at University of Toronto

We’re highlighting #WomenInSTEM! Meet Nandita Vijaykumar assistant professor at @uoftcompsci.bsky.social 💻

Video by @bme-uoft.bsky.social students Meghan Rothenbroker and Ana-Maria Oproescu, with support from Helen Tran + the AC’s EDI Grant.

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Congratulations to @aspuru.bsky.social of @chemuoft.bsky.social and @uoftcompsci.bsky.social!

Jessica Bo awarded 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Jessica Bo , a Vanier Scholar and PhD student in computer science, is developing strategies to make AI systems more transparent and trustworthy for everyday use. 

CS PhD student Jessica Bo has earned a 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship! Her research is on improving how people understand and trust AI. Her work supports safer, more transparent tech.

#UofT took centre stage at the first-ever Toronto Tech Week. Some of the most renowned names in AI & beyond, from Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton to self-driving whiz Raquel Urtasun, were featured in panel discussions, fireside chats, startup demos & more from June 23–27.

In photos: computer science celebrates spring 2025 convocation Graduates, families and faculty gathered under the tent to celebrate a milestone in computer science at U of T. 

#UofTGrad2025 was unforgettable.

Check out the moments that made this June special for our @uoft.bsky.social grads.

A family affAIr: Three siblings - now U of T grads - use artificial intelligence to make a difference Three University of Toronto degrees. Individual graduation ceremonies spanning five days. One shared belief in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Rayan, Mouaid and Mogtaba Alim e...

Three siblings. One mission. The Alim siblings — @uoft.bsky.social grads in computer science — are using AI to tackle global challenges in health, equity and development.
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Three U of T computer science faculty honoured with CS-Can | Info-Can awards Three U of T computer science faculty members have been nationally recognized by CS-Can | Info-Can for their outstanding contributions.

Three @uoftcompsci.bsky.social faculty have been honoured with 2024 CS-Can | Info-Can awards.

Congratulations to Faith Ellen, Diane Horton and David Duvenaud for their achievements in computer science!

Celebrating excellence: U of T computer science faculty and staff receive A&S Outstanding Achievement Awards Three members of U of T’s Department of Computer Science have been recognized with 2025 A&S Outstanding Achievement Awards for their exceptional contributions to teaching and student support.

Three members of U of T CS community have received Outstanding Achievement Awards from @uoftartsci.bsky.social‬ for their contributions to teaching and administrative service.

Graduation Spotlight: Taylor Whatley Whatley combined technical innovation and educational impact at U of T, creating tools like Saturn and an NES emulator, and is now headed to Apple full-time.

#UofTGrad25 Taylor Whatley turned childhood curiosity into impact — building projects like Saturn and an NES emulator at @uoftcompsci.bsky.social.

“I’d see intricate programs and think, ‘I want to learn how to make that.’”

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Graduation Spotlight: Sarah Walker Walker combined computer science with campus leadership and creativity, and is now heading to U of T Law to explore tech policy and AI governance.

#UofTGrad25 Sarah Walker explored how CS intersects with creativity, community & advocacy — now she’s headed to law, focusing on AI & tech policy.

“I wanted a broader sense of what’s out there… it helped me decide what to pursue.”

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Graduation Spotlight: Leo Tenenbaum Tenenbaum explored the theoretical side of computer science at U of T, culminating in a joint first-author publication on microarchitectural side channels.

#UofTGrad25 Leo Tenenbaum dove deep into theoretical CS, co-authoring a paper on microarchitectural side channels.

“I’d heard U of T had a great CS department — it was only natural to apply.”

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Graduation Spotlight: Jacqueline Seal Seal blended computer science and life sciences through research and internships in computational biology, while embracing U of T’s vibrant student life and preparing for an exciting next chapter at t...

#UofTGrad25 Jacqueline Seal bridged CS and life sciences through computational biology research — and embraced U of T’s diverse opportunities:

“Take an elective completely unrelated to your program… and keep an open mind.”

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Graduation Spotlight: Helen Li Li combined research in AI and human-computer interaction with leadership in mentorship and advocacy, paving the way for a career at Microsoft and graduate studies at Stanford.

#UofTGrad25 Helen Li blended research, mentorship & industry experience — from HCI to AI governance.

“CS made me feel like I wasn’t picking just one thing… tech touches every part of life.”

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Computer Science class of 2025 undergraduates look back on their U of T journey Five graduating computer science undergrad students from the Class of 2025 reflect on their experience at U of T and what’s next for them. 

Our 2025 @uoftcompsci.bsky.social grads have had diverse journeys and unique success stories. We asked five graduating students to reflect on their @uoft.bsky.social experience and what’s next.

See what they had to say: uoft.me/bEu

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Ilya Sutskever, a leader in AI and its responsible development, receives U of T honorary degree From co-authoring seminal research papers to co-founding the research organization that developed ChatGPT, few people have been as influential in shaping the artificial intelligence landscape — and co...

Ilya Sutskever, a @uoft.bsky.social CS alum, now holds four degrees from U of T — BSc, MSc, PhD, and an honorary doctorate.

His contributions to AI and its ethical development are reshaping our world.
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Vanguard and University of Toronto announce strategic artificial intelligence research partnership Vanguard today announced a new research initiative in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto to advance AI research and innovation for investors and the fin...

A new strategic AI research partnership between @uoftcompsci.bsky.social and Vanguard will drive innovation in the financial services industry. 💡

Learn more: uoft.me/bCj

Sixty years strong: U of T computer science celebrates a storied legacy and bold future U of T’s Department of Computer Science marked the close of its 60th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration, honouring its legacy and imagining the next era of tech innovation. 

. @uoft.bsky.social’s Department of Computer Science is 60!

Our recent celebration brought together alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff to reflect on a legacy of innovation — and a future full of possibility.

From AI to global education, CS is shaping what’s next.

U of T CS ethics education initiative recognized with prestigious D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning The Embedded Ethics Education Initiative has been awarded the 2025 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning for its pioneering approach to integrating ethics into computer science education.&nbsp...

@uoft.bsky.social’s Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I) led by @UofTCompSci.bsky.social faculty, has received the 2025 D2L Innovation Award, which celebrates innovative approaches that promote student-centred learning.

Last weekend, @uoft.bsky.social hosted Science Rendezvous, supported by NSERC. Over 15,000 visitors enjoyed hands-on experiments, awe-inspiring demos and fun activities that brought science to life! Thanks to all who joined our students and faculty for interactive computer science demonstrations!

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Join us at the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science! We’re hiring for a tenure-stream position in the area of Quantum Computing. uoft.me/bzL

🎟️ In-person tickets to the Desjardins Speaker Series: Frontiers of AI — Insights from a Nobel Laureate on June 25 are SOLD OUT, but don't fret! Livestream spots are still available.

🔗 Register here: lu.ma/qxsn9q0z

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Better at everything: how AI could make human beings irrelevant The end of civilisation might look less like a war, and more like a love story. Can we avoid being willing participants in our own downfall?

In @theguardian.com, Associate Professor @davidduvenaud.bsky.social considers the future of humans' relationship with AI and how we can "avoid our gradual disempowerment."

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📺 Now available: Watch the recording of Aaron Hertzmann's talk, "Can Computers Create Art?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB...
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The Magic Lab: How chemist and computer scientist Alán Aspuru-Guzik brought self-driving laboratories from Harvard to Toronto - Toronto Life Alán Aspuru-Guzik and his multinational team of mad scientists are combining chemistry, robotics and AI to fight climate change, streamline organ transplants...

Professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik moved from Harvard to @uoft.bsky.social in 2018, as Toronto’s AI ecosystem was ideal for advancing his research in self-driving labs (SDLs). He founded the Acceleration Consortium to unite researchers and accelerate scientific discovery.

“Everyone should have a voice in tech”: Machine learning researcher Colin Raffel explains his decision to move from North Carolina to Toronto - Toronto Life Now a professor of computer science at U of T and associate research director at the Vector Institute, Raffel discusses the importance of diversity, the grim...

“When I think about the future of my field — and of my family — I’m happy I chose to be here,” says Associate Professor Colin Raffel in Toronto Life.

Three papers authored by U of T computer scientists among the most cited of the 21st century: Nature An analysis by the journal Nature of the 25 most-cited papers of the century included three papers with authors from the U of T Department of Computer Science. 

Three papers with authors from the @uoft.bsky.social Department of Computer Science are among the 25 most cited of the 21st century, according to a recent analysis by @nature.com. 📄