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Pyramid of the Sun in the ancient city of Teotihuacan. Photo by Jorge Dalmau

Back to school – with Mexico on my mind

September 19, 2016

This year, Munk School Director Stephen Toope plans to periodically share his views on important things happening in the world and why they matter to Canadians. Here’s the first installment.

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Ron Deibert’s Black Code and Citizen Lab make their film debut

September 13, 2016

Directed by Nicholas de Pencier and premiering at TIFF September 13th, the film adaptation of Ron Deibert’s book examines the complex global impact that the Internet has had on matters of free speech, privacy and activism.

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Munk students hope to increase food security and reduce food waste with new app

September 9, 2016

Swish Goswami and Quinn Underwood are addressing food insecurity and waste with a new smartphone app.

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Munk School teams up with TIFF

September 8, 2016

The Toronto International Film Festival begins September 8 and the Munk School is once again taking part.

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Copenhagen Opera House

Curbing Carbon: what cities can learn from Copenhagen

August 30, 2016

Steven Bernstein and Matt Hoffman, co-directors of the Munk School’s Environmental Governance Lab, discuss Copenhagen’s move toward decarbonization.

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Citizen Lab experts say latest hacking highlights security, regulation vulnerabilities

August 26, 2016

Citizen Lab experts sit with U of T News for a Q&A after the release of their report on NSO Group’s iPhone hack.

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Ahmed Mansoor

Researchers uncover UAE cyber espionage campaign using rare Apple “Zero Days”

August 25, 2016

Israeli cyber war firm implicated; rights activist targeted

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The Uber Effect: innovation in the fast lane

August 12, 2016

Senior associate at the Munk School of Global Affairs’ Innovation Policy Lab discusses legal roadblocks to innovation in the transportation sector.

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Out of South Africa: Undergrads learn how to reach the poorest of the poor

August 4, 2016

Undergrad students share insights from their summer research trip to South Africa.

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Pruessen: Frustration and Anger Are Powerful Forces in the 2016 U.S. Election

July 27, 2016

Why are the fiery speeches of Donald Trump so appealing to some? Ron Pruessen explains why anger and frustration have become the driving forces behind the 2016 U.S. election.

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