Jude Kong, an assistant professor at U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Public health with a cross appointment in mathematics, is collaborating with communities, governments and university researchers across 21 countries (photo by Lisa Lightbourn)
AI-powered tools developed by the University of Toronto's Jude Kong and his team are empowering local governments to take a more proactive approach to disease monitoring and helping communities build a stronger future.
Kong says he’s collaborating with communities, governments and researchers from universities across 21 countries in the Global South, leveraging AI and mathematical modelling to strengthen health-care systems with a community-centred approach.
Sparking creativity and culture
Nana Frimpong, who graduated from U of T Scarborough in 2018, helmed the Last Repair Shop’s successful Academy Awards campaign (supplied image)
Alumna Nina Frimpong, an associate producer of the Oscar-winning short The Last Repair Shop, spoke to students and alumni at U of T Scarborough about how she overcame obstacles in pursuit of her career in film.
Building inclusive cities and societies
Researchers from U of T Mississauga's department of geography, geomatics and environment have provided the first cross-country snapshot of tree distribution in Canadian municipalities – and how they relate to population demographics (photo by Jason Krygier-Baum)
Researchers in U of T Mississauga’s department of geography, geomatics and environment analyzed publicly available municipal tree inventories in Canada and found that marginalized neighbourhoods tend to have fewer and smaller street trees – and less species diversity – than wealthier areas.
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support’s 12-week Faculty Writing Accelerator cohort program features facilitated sessions with structured writing activities, guest speakers and dedicated co-writing time. The deadline for applications is Aug. 8.
