The GLAM Incubator is looking for projects for 2024-25. Submit your idea for a small-scale experimental project in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Deadline to apply is August 1. More info: ischool.utoronto.ca/news/glam-incu…

“Thank you so very much. What a gratifying year, to get to serve as the Interim Director for KMDI for the 12 months following my three years as KMD CS Director,” writes MaryElizabeth Luka in her farewell to KMDI. Read the full letter: kmdi.utoronto.ca/a-farewell-mes…

We value your experience and input at Makerspace and want to make it an even better one! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and thank you for your support! forms.gle/8dv3o5YJDsMGBT…

In May, Prof. Matt Ratto led a groundbreaking project with crucial support from U of T research assistants Harley Cai, Noga Shachak, Rona Mohsini, Izabelle Marianne, and Lex Veldhuizen-Martul. Learn more about the program here: humanities.utoronto.ca/sir/about-sir/…

Come to Makerspace to make a keychain just like this! Find us on Bissell 4th floor during these times: 👉 Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM 👉 Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM

We are excited to announce that Associate Professor Beth Coleman has taken over as KMDI Director for a two-year term as of July 1! More about Prof Coleman’s appointment and her vision for KMDI: kmdi.utoronto.ca/professor-beth…

Prof MaryElizabeth (ME) Luka was recently featured on the Amplify Podcast Network, discussing her journey from media production to academia and their role as host of the Critical Technology Podcast. Tune in: amplifypodcastnetwork.ca/2024/06/12/amp…

We are looking for a work study student to help with our communications and outreach. Come work with us! Submit your application: clnx.utoronto.ca/myAccount/jobs…

.U of T Department of Computer Science & Schwartz Reisman Institute present a book talk, ‘Digital Dreams Have Become Nightmares: What We Must Do’ — A Call To Action’ with Professor Emeritus Ronald Baecker. uoft.me/aMt 🗓️Tuesday, September 10, 2024 🕒3:10 p.m. ℹ️Open to the public. Register to attend.

Mark your calendars for Nov 19 when Knowledge Media Design Institute launches its public lecture series with a talk by Feeding the Machine authors Mark Graham (University of Oxford) and James Muldoon (University of Essex). Topic is the hidden human labour powering AI ischool.utoronto.ca/event/feeding-…

Join us for a special lecture "Feeding the Machine: the hidden human labour powering AI" with James Muldoon and Mark Graham on Nov 19! 🔗 RSVP here: feedingthemachine.eventbrite.ca University of Toronto Faculty of Information

The Faculty of Information University of Toronto offers fully funded PhD student positions to study w. Prof. Sherry S. Yu in ethnic/diasporic media, critical journalism, representation of diversity in media, and diasporic youth & digital storytelling. Deadline Dec. 1: ischool.utoronto.ca/phd-in-informa…

The event is tomorrow!

Last month, KMDI Director Beth Coleman led a roundtable hosted by the Schwartz Reisman Institute. Experts from academia, policy, and governance gathered together and discussed the role of institutions in fostering AI trust. More insights: srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/building-…

The rise of large-scale generative AI has led to a push for narrative closure and technical stabilization. In this talk, artist-researchers Beth Coleman, Romi Morrison, and Maurice Jones explore the ideas behind the Wilding AI Lab. Check it out: soundcloud.com/ctm-festival/c…

Join the STREET lab on March 21 (11 AM – 1 PM) for an EDI Student Initiative Talk with Prof. Gautam on participatory design, stigma, and tech’s role in impact! 🌍✨ Register: bit.ly/4iD40SM

The GLAM Incubator has opened its 2025 Call for Projects, inviting creative and innovative proposals for small-scale, short-term projects in the GLAM sector. The deadline for submission is August 1, 2025. For more details, visit their website: (glam.ischool.utoronto.ca/?page_id=2)