U of T News

Syrian refugees

July 21, 2022 After fleeing Syria, Aiman Ali finds a new home as co-ordinator of a U of T dentistry lab

photo of White Helmets in the city of Douma following air strikes

April 10, 2019 Syria’s White Helmets speak at U of T about their dangerous front-line work and preparing for life after war

Nai Children's Choir and PM Justin Trudeau

June 26, 2018 U of T music student to conduct Syrian children's choir that is staying in Canada over border worries

Photo of Jala Alsoufi

January 15, 2018 New York Times, U of T team up to talk about Toronto's emerging Syrian food scene

Photo of Nanaa and Fancy

October 13, 2017 Celebrating a U of T initiative: Volunteers taught English to young Syrian newcomers and gained lasting friendships in return

syrian family

May 5, 2017 U of T student helps arrange free eye exams for Syrian refugees

May 1, 2017 U of T study looks at Syrian moms adjusting to life in Canada as refugees

Spirit Singers perform

March 29, 2017 U of T choir sings songs of peace and inclusivity to support Syrian refugees

Photo of Rasha Elendari

January 25, 2017 U of T student reunited with family from Syria thanks to support from Toronto-area Muslims and Jews

October 19, 2016 Finding home: U of T students carve space for Syrian newcomers