Prof. Emeritus Slavek Rucinski Given High Polish Distinction Award
11.11.2015Professor emeritus Slavek Rucinski was decorated in September, 2015 with a very high award in Poland, the Officer’s Cross of Polonia Restituta. Congratulations, Slavek!
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Prof. Bob Abraham Elected A Fellow of Royal Society of Canada
09.09.2015Professor Bob Abraham has been elected as a Fellow of RSC for his seminal work on high-z galaxies and his innovative observational techniques. The following is the citation: Roberto Abraham has made important contributions to astrophysics though his work on galaxy morphology and classification. His…
Prof. Sabine Stanley Wins 2015 Faculty of Arts & Science Outstanding Teaching Award
26.05.2015Announced on May 26th edition of U of T Bulletin, Prof. Sabine Stanley, cross-appointed to the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, is a 2015 winner of the Faculty of Arts and Science Outstanding Teaching Award. Congratulations, Sabine!
Prof. Ray Carlberg appointed as Chair of Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
20.04.2015On April 15, 2015, Dean of FAS, David Cameron, announced that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Raymond Carlberg as Chair of the Department for a five year term, effective July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. Congratulations, Ray!…
Ph.D student Charles Zhu wins the 2014-15 Fieldus Award
20.04.2015Chair Howard Yee announced on April 20, 2015: The 2014-15 Fieldus Award goes to Charles Zhu for his excellent research on the mergers of CO white dwarfs and the importance of magnetic field in the process, and the leadership role he played in the public…
Canada commits its share of funds for Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
07.04.2015On April 6, 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Government of Canada’s intention to provide significant support for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) which will be built in Hawaii, at the summit of the Mauna Kea site. The funding commitment is up to $243.5…
Dr. Michael Reid wins inaugural UofT Early Career Teaching Award
25.03.2015On March 24, 2015, Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President and Provost announced: Dr. Michael Reid wins inaugural UofT Early Career Teaching Award recognizing him for exceptional commitment to student learning, pedagogical engagement and teaching innovation. Congratulations, Mike!
John Percy appointed a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
20.01.2015On January 20, 2015, Chair, Howard Yee, announced: The Award committee of the RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) has appointed John to be a Fellow of the RASC. This is extremely well deserved, as John has supported the activities of the RASC in many…
Prof. Christine Clement wins the 2014 Arbor Award
09.07.2014Professor emeritus Christine Clement has won the 2014 Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for her loyalty, dedication and generosity which have added immeasurably to the quality of the experience for students, faculty, staff and alumni. Congratulations, Christine!
Ph.D Student Lisa Esteves won two major fellowships (2014)
24.06.2014Ph.D Student Lisa Esteves won two major fellowships (2014): Walter C. Sumner Fellowship and Lachlan Gilchrist Fellowship. Congratulations, Lisa!