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After being named #UofT's 17th president on March 26, Melanie Woodin met with students, staff, faculty & senior leaders across U of T’s three campuses during a whirlwind two-day tour. 💙 uoft.me/btg

Is your message losing impact because of passive voice? Learn how a simple shift in sentence structure can affect how likely it is people will believe you. Read about research by Sam Maglio, a #UofT professor of marketing and psychology: uoft.me/maglio

Renowned neuroscientist Melanie Woodin has been named #UofT’s 17th president — and asks the community to join in her in “dreaming big.” #UofT alumna Woodin starts her five-year term July 1st. ➡️ uoft.me/uoftpres17

Exciting news!

How many languages can *you* speak? For #UofT grad Xin Yi Lim, the answer is 11 — and she’s already working on the next one. Read about how Lim became a “hyperpolyglot” and the science behind her skill: uoft.me/xin-yi-lim

#UofT professor Jordana Garbati challenged her students to design a new emoji – and make the case for its inclusion on our smartphones. (Adam Milcic suggested a “listening to music” emoji.) What would yours be? Read the story: uoft.me/emoji

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How well do you know the University of Toronto? We’re celebrating 198 years of excellence with an 11-question quiz about the university's achievements, famous alumni and hidden campus gems. Take the quiz now: uoft.me/UofT198 #UofT #HBDUofT #TrueBlue #TriviaChallenge

U of T turns 198 this weekend. Celebrate with us by taking a short trivia quiz & see how well you know Canada's top-ranked university 9-11 correct? You’re True Blue! 6-8: Not bad, refresher needed 0-5? Time for a campus tour! Take the quiz now: uoft.me/UofT198 #HBDUofT

Do you know the difference between “shinny” and a “shag”? Put your knowledge of Canadian words and expressions to the test with our short quiz: uoft.me/word-quiz

In a world of outrage and echo chambers, is conversation a lost art? English professor and author Ian Williams thinks not – if we listen. He spoke with us recently on how he thinks we can boost the human spirit through dialogue: uoft.me/ian-williams

“I want to eat off a menu like a normal teen.” After years of silence, Isaiah Grewal, a non-speaking autistic child, was finally able to tell his parents his thoughts. Now, he’s helping a #UofT neuroscientist unlock the mysteries of his condition: uoft.me/apraxia

What’s in a name? At #UofT Scarborough, Indigenous language speakers have renamed four campus spaces with the goal of engaging the local community with Indigenous people’s world views: uoft.me/place-naming

From her roots in Malaysia to mastering 11 languages, #UofT alum Xin Yi Lim’s linguistic journey has opened doors to friendships, studies and more. Her extraordinary story: uoft.me/xin-yi-lim

Ever wonder how babies from multilingual homes learn language differently? At #UofT Mississauga, Elizabeth Johnson’s research reveals insights into how kids process accents and what this means, including for their perception of cartoon heroes and villains uoft.me/kids-language

Is your text shorthand (like LOL or BRB) hurting your message? According to Sam Maglio, a #UofT professor of marketing & psychology, it could be. His research uncovers how texting habits affect perceptions of sincerity, and whether someone responds to you uoft.me/maglio

“A good conversation can make you feel hopeful that everything will be OK.” Ian Williams, a #UofT English professor and author of What I Mean to Say, spoke with us about why we need to stop talking past each other and start truly listening: uoft.me/ian-williams

What if you were unable to use #emoji for a day? Would you feel misunderstood? A new course on emoji at #UofT Mississauga dives into how we communicate through these tiny symbols – and why they might be more powerful than you think: uoft.me/emoji