U of T Alumni

It’s official: #UofTReunion is back! Registration is now open for all your favourite alumni events. From June 14–20, 2026, it’s a full week of tri-campus fun and reconnecting with old friends. Consider this your excuse to come visit campus again! Link in bio to see what’s on.

Discover your Reunion vibe, then register at the link in bio. Live music and BBQ, hands-on fun for kids, cocktails with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, epic revelry at Medieval Times, and big ideas without the stress – Alumni Reunion 2026 has something for every alum. Swipe to see where you land.

Two #UofT alumni – world-renowned wildlife painter @robert_bateman_artist and iconic biologist and filmmaker Bristol Foster – set off on the trip of a lifetime in 1957. The new film @theartofadventuredoc offers an intimate look at their journey and 80-year friendship and explores a powerful story of environmental activism through art and science. Special screenings on May 16 and 17 in Toronto and Burlington will feature a Q&A with director @alireidfilms . Visit link in bio for details.

Whether you call it Fort Book, a turkey or a peacock, Robarts Library is one of the most recognizable buildings on @uoft ’s St. George campus. Opened in 1973, the concrete structure is also one of Canada’s most iconic brutalist buildings. Inside you’ll find seven specialized libraries, countless study spaces, a food hall, places to recharge and sometimes even therapy dogs! Take our #UofT Tiny Tour for a closer look.

Sign up for Stress-Free Degree lectures at #UofTReunion, where you can explore big ideas and hot topics, all without the pressure of exams or deadlines. This year’s lineup includes: 🏒 How Heated Rivalry spotlights Canadian media 🍁 Maple syrup’s complex history 📱 Smartphone addiction (and how to actually unplug) 🧠 What happiness really means, from science to philosophy Spots fill up fast, register early to save your seat! Link in bio.

Trinity College receives new $5 million gift from the Lawson family to further strengthen commitment to sustainability 🌱 At the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the new Lawson Centre for Sustainability on April 30, 2026, University of Toronto President Melanie Woodin announced a generous new gift to Trinity College from Brian and Joannah Lawson. The Lawson family committed an additional $5 million gift to support sustainability at Trinity College, bringing their total contribution to $19 million. “Brian and Joannah Lawson continue building on their leadership in making the University of Toronto a model for sustainability research and practice.” — Melanie Woodin, president @uoft “The Lawson Centre for Sustainability represents not just a stunning new space, but a commitment—to research, to education, to student experience, and to the future of our planet.” — Nicholas Terpstra, Trinity College provost 🔗 View announcement at uoft.me/lawsons or see link in @trinitycollegetoronto bio The new building will formally open to the community in early September 2026. 🏆 The Lawson Centre for Sustainability has already received international awards for sustainable design, including the 2025 Holcim Foundation Award for Best Practice in Sustainable Design and 2026 World Architecture News Awards Silver in Future Projects, Education. Photos: 1) Trinity College Provost Nicholas Terpstra, Joannah and Brian Lawson, and U of T President Melanie Woodin at the Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting. 2) Brian and Joannah Lawson on the pavilion balcony of the Lawson Centre for Sustainability with Provost Nicholas Terpstra, former Provost Mayo Moran, and architects from @mecanoo_ and @rdharch who brought the vision of this new leading-edge sustainable building to life. . . #TrinityCollegeToronto #UofT #Sustainability

Innovation starts with a stubborn problem—cancer that resists treatment, patients who slip through the cracks, systems that fail when they’re needed most. In the U of T Magazine Innovation Issue, meet #UofT researchers and alumni turning those challenges into real-world impact. 💡 Check it out at the link in bio or at magazine.utoronto.ca

🐝 The contest is now closed 🐝 Let’s hear it for the bees! The rooftop beekeeping initiatives on all three #UofT campuses help boost education about the importance of bees, contribute to local food production and foster community. It’s all part of a broader approach to supporting pollinators on campus, alongside pollinator gardens that help create habitat and resources for native bees, honeybees, butterflies and more. This is just one of the many ways U of T prioritizes sustainability – and part of why we’ve been ranked among the world’s top two universities for sustainability for the past four years. 🌎 Want to taste campus-made honey? We’re giving away two jars of honey from UTSC’s hives. TO ENTER: ⁠ 1. Like this post and follow @uoftalumni , @uoft , @utscfood , @uoftbees and @utmhospitality on Instagram 2. Tag a #UofT friend who’d enjoy learning about this buzz-worthy initiative 🐝 Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on April 28, 2026, for a chance to win. The winners will be chosen using a randomizer and announced right here on the post. Winning recipients will receive their prize by domestic mail. RULES/DISCLAIMER: This contest is open to all University of Toronto students, staff, faculty and alumni from all three campuses who reside in Canada. By liking, commenting or tagging, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by or endorsed by Instagram. See for full contest rules: https://alumni.utoronto.ca/contestrules

Sometimes, it’s as simple as a conversation. At events across @UofT – and around the world – our alumni create space for connection, guidance and shared experience. This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re recognizing the many ways our community shows up for one another. Want to get involved? Learn more at link in bio.

A little fuel for finals ☕️  We spent the day sharing free coffee (and a little encouragement) with students heading into exams. It was a reminder to pause, recharge and feel the support of the @UofT community.  We were also honoured that President @MelanieWoodin stopped by to chat with the students.  To everyone studying right now: we’re rooting for you 💙

Meet Kareem Abdur-Rashid (@kareem_a.r ), whose first five years after @UofT took him from the lab to launching his own pharmaceutical tech company, Kare. At #UofT, he found both challenge and community, and saying yes to opportunities like the @bfncommunity connected him with mentors who continue to shape his work. U of T is Canada’s top university for producing venture-backed founders, with more than 1,500 startups launched and $14B+ raised in the past five years alone. Learn more about the @uoftstartup community at events during Toronto Tech Week May 25-27. See the link in bio.

Our favourite acorn got all ready for @UofT Alumni Reunion… and showed up a little early. DYK there’s a new date for 2026? 📅 June 14–20. Link in bio to sign up for #UofTReunion email updates and be the first to know when registration opens.