Professor Jo Bovy has been awarded the Herzberg Medal from the Canadian Association of Physicists “in recognition of profound and original contributions to our understanding of the formation, evolution, and current dynamical structure of the Milky Way.” See https://services.cap.ca/medal/publicity/press.php?year=2025&medal_id=4&num=1 What huge achievements… and what an…
In recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research, CITAzen Norm Murray (cross-appointed to the Department) has been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences! More details can be found: https://www.nasonline.org/news/2025-nas-election/ What huge achievements… and what an honor to work with such…
Professor Jo Bovy is appointed as Chair and Graduate Chair of the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics effective July 1, 2025, until December 31, 2030. Jo Bovy is a Professor in the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the…
“The Milky Way in the Era of Large Surveys” – Public Lecture May 7 at 6pm. For over a hundred years, the Milky Way has been the nexus between many fields of astrophysics, linking together investigations into the formation of planetary systems and stars to…
The David A Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is looking to hire a Sessional Lecturer to teach AST101H1F – “The Sun and its Neighbours” in the summer 2025 semester at the University of Toronto St. George campus. Please find the full posting here. To…
The David A Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is looking to hire Assistant Invigilators to help preside over tests and exams on an adhoc basis. The next opportunity to participate in the invigilation process is scheduled on Thursday February 13, 2025 from 12pm to…
This award recognizes both her exceptional research contributions and her outstanding impact both within and beyond the academy, and in addition to tons of glory it provides funds for a teaching release so Gwen gets to focus more on research! Ting won this last year…
The Steacie Prize is probably Canada’s most prestigious early career (age under 40) award for scientists, and is named in memory of Edgar William Richard Steacie, a physical chemist and former President of the National Research Council of Canada. This prize will be formally presented…
In recognition of her seminal contributions, discoveries and leadership in near-field cosmology, Prof. Ting Li is the winner of the 2024 Outstanding Young Researcher Award (OYRA Ardentec Prize)! This prestigious prize is given annually by the International Organization of Chinese Physicists and Astronomers to a…
Professor Maria Drout is selected on the list of 2024 TIME100 Next by Time Magazine in the “Innovators” category. The TIME100 Next list was created to recognize today’s top 100 most influential leaders. The final list of influential individuals is exclusively chosen by Time editors,…