U of T Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics

Probing Dark Matter with X-ray Telescopes and the International Axion Observatory (IAXO)

Axions are among the best motivated candidates for dark matter. Their existence would subtly alter tRead More >>

The Icy Origins of Planetary Systems

Planets are born from the gas, dust, and ice present within the disks around young stars. The icy Read More >>

Laurie Rousseau-Nepton has won the Connaught Community Partnership Research Program Award
Congrats, Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, for winning the Connaught Community Partnership Research Program Award! https://www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/8-researchers-receive-connaught-community-partnership-research-program-awards 8 researchers receive Connaught Community …Read More »
Prof. Michael Reid has received the Emmons Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for excellence in college astronomy teaching!
Congratulations Michael Reid for receiving the Emmons Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for excellence in …Read More »
2026 Jui Lin (Allen) Yen Award recipients: Mark Dodici and Nolan Koblischke!
I’m pleased to announce the 2026 Jui Lin (Allen) Yen Award recipients: Mark Dodici and Nolan Koblischke. Mark’s …Read More »
2026 Fieldus Award recipients: Simran Nerval and Mairead Heiger!
Please join me in congratulating the recipients of the 2026 Fieldus Award: Simran Nerval and Mairead Heiger! Simran’s …Read More »
Yanqin Wu has been awarded the “2026 Brouwer Award”
Hi all, I’m very happy to share the news that Yanqin was just awarded the “2026 Brouwer Award” …Read More »

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