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TORONTO: AUGUST 17, 2026 — TIMBER DAY — A photo from “Timber Day” on Monday, August 17, 2026 in Toronto. The event, hosted by Professor Aryan Rezaei Rad, with the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin) at the University of Toronto involved academic, industry and others, along with faculty from the Daniels Faculty of Architecture.
(Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin / U of T)

CivMin hosts Timber Day 2026, showcasing U of T research, expertise and innovation in wood design and construction

By Phill Snel | September 8, 2026

TORONTO: AUGUST 28, 2026 — PROFESSOR ETHAN RITZ — A photo of Ethan Ritz, CivMin’s newest faculty member, on Friday, August 28, 2026 in Toronto. Ritz is starting as an assistant professor with the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin) at the University of Toronto on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. (Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin / U of T)

Meet Ethan Ritz: CivMin’s newest faculty member

By Phill Snel | September 1, 2026

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Summer students with CivMin among UnERD 2026 winners

By Phill Snel | September 1, 2026

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TransitData 2026 brings the international transit community together to advance data-driven mobility

By Galina Nikitina | August 31, 2026

A group of Camp 2 students, who went for a run together, pose by morning mist coming off of Gull Lake.

Postcards from Camp – Summer 2026

By Phill Snel | August 31, 2026

Professor Barry J. Adams Graduate Fellowship 2026 awarded to MASc student Janelle Hodge

By Phill Snel | August 21, 2026

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Prof. Jeffrey Siegel | New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks

The Guardian | August 30, 2026

Prof. Daeho Kim | U of T students explore AI’s role in construction safety, productivity through master’s program

Journal of Commerce – ConstructConnect | August 24, 2026

Prof. Khandker Nurul Habib | Alto says proposed high-speed rail line will break even, but can’t say when

Toronto Star | August 20, 2026

Prof. Shoshanna Saxe | Should we stop building homes with basements?

CBC: Radio Active | August 11, 2026

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CTV News | July 16, 2026

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CivMin’s new arm in the robotics game

By Phill Snel | May 5, 2026

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Class of 5T6 Civils celebrates 70 years since graduation and their legacy of an enduring scholarship

By Phill Snel | June 19, 2026

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Summer students with CivMin among UnERD 2026 winners

Professor Barry J. Adams Graduate Fellowship 2026 awarded to MASc student Janelle Hodge

Vasudha Kaura receives the 2026 Lassonde International Graduate Scholarship in Mining

UT-ITE scores first-ever victory at Sandbox Competition

U of T Seismic Design Team enjoys success on the international stage

Connaught New Researcher Awards for CivMin professors

Zoe Hoskin wins Best Oral Presentation Award at Canadian Aerosol Conference

CSCE U of T Student Chapter wins second place in Best Student Chapter Award

CivMin Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton recognized by ACI for 50 years of membership

CivMin Professor Evan Bentz recognized with Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award

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