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Retrofits like the installation of bird safe glass helps protect species like white-throated sparrows, ruby-throated hummingbirds and golden-crowned kinglets. (Photo by Donglin Que)

Soaring to safety: working towards a more bird safe campus

The University of Toronto is making significant strides in reducing bird collisions and enhancing bird safety on campus through strategic building modifications and active community engagement.
A photo of front campus on a beautiful, sunny Fall day.

F&S launches new strategic plan

The new strategic plan will act as our north star over the next five years as we uphold our responsibility to the 100,000 people who learn, work, and teach here every day. The plan consists of five central priorities around which we’ll build the future of our team. 

The Free Store: furniture, clothes and more up for grabs

Formerly known as the Swap Shop, the Free Store is a revamped and expanded venture that will significantly contribute to waste reduction efforts on campus . Here's everything you need to know.
A photo of Rajesh Patel standing in the central steam plant in a jacket and dress shirt, smiling.

Get to know F&S: Rajesh Patel

As chief engineer and manager of the Central Steam Plant, Patel’s primary responsibilities are the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the power plant, ensuring strict compliance with regulations and the reliable delivery of steam and heated water to buildings across St. George campus.

From foundations to future: the journey of campus fire prevention

Evolving from its modest inception into a dynamic network, the University of Toronto’s Fire Prevention Services prioritizes campus fire safety efforts through innovative education and a steadfast dedication to the community.
A photo of Ron Saporta giving a speech. Other dignitaries stand behind him. Behind them is the Jule engineered electric vehicle supercharger, a large white box.

Super facts about superchargers on campus

Rather than directly connecting a car to the power grid, level 3 chargers use power stored in their own battery packs, a novel approach that significantly reduces electrical infrastructure upgrades—and therefore, cost—required for installation. As a result, these chargers deliver a fast charge of up to 200 kW, yet only need 45 kW of input power!  

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