TORONTO, ON — NASA announced last week that the next rover, being sent to Mars in 2020, will carry seven highly sophisticated instruments to conduct unprecedented science and exploration technology investigations on the Red Planet. The instruments were selected from 58 proposals received from researchers and engineers around the world and Rebecca Ghent of the […]

TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto is the top university in Canada and one of the best in the world, reports the Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014. This year, the prestigious ranking – which analyzes the top universities worldwide on research output, the quality of faculty and the quality […]

TORONTO, ON — The G20 Research Group at the University of Toronto and the International Organisations Research Institute of National Research University Higher School of Economics (IORI HSE) presented their seventh G20 interim compliance report. At the halfway point between the St. Petersburg Summit in September 2013 and the Brisbane Summit in November 2014, the […]

The first members of G20 Research Group’s team of experts and analysts have arrived in Brisbane for the G20 summit on November 15–16:  Dr. John Kirton, Co-director, G20 Research Group Julia Kulik, Senior Researcher Caroline Bracht, Senior Researcher Kathryn Kotris, Researcher The rest of the team will arrive in time for the pre-summit conference on […]

Toronto, ON — On Tuesday, February 2, at the Munk School of Global Affairs, please join us for a panel discussion on the intersection between digital technology, human rights and international security in the 21st century, featuring Ramzi Jaber, Timothy Quinn, Jake Hirsch Allen, and Dr. Taylor Owen. The roundtable will take place from 7:00PM […]

Toronto, ON – Discovering stem cells here was just the beginning. Now, the University of Toronto is pushing the frontiers of regenerative medicine even further with a $27-million investment in 20 transformative projects. The team projects, which range from attempting to improve failing eyesight in aging populations to finding better treatments for stroke and liver disease, […]

According to an MLive article by Hugh Bernreuter, Forest Hills Northern High School, which was ranked sixth in the state entering the state final, surprised the field to claim the Division 2 title for the first time since winning back-to-back state titles in 2019 and 2020. The Huskies claimed a state title at No. 3 […]

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Research and startups pushing transit beyond the simple subway-or-streetcar divideThis edition of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of transit. Reimagine the downtown and beyond with transit policy expert Prof. Eric Miller; Richard Sommer, dean of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design; and alumnus Taylor Scollon, […]

Patricia McCarney (World Council on City Data, U of T’s Global Cities Institute) explains how making a first-ever international standard for cities is helping urban centres to grow, improve and take on a transformative role for citizens. Learn more at http://news.utoronto.ca TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast – Ep. 2 The Power of Numbers with Patricia McCarney […]

TORONTO, ON — Media are invited to attend the official groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art, $54-million Jackman Law Building at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law on June 4, 2013, at 4 pm. This spectacular new facility will house spacious, modern, environmentally friendly classrooms, offices and collaborative areas for Canada’s pre-eminent law school. Please join […]

TORONTO, ON – The official countdown to back to school has begun. This September, U of T’s three campuses will come alive as new and returning students participate in orientation activities, attend their first day of classes and move into residence. Here are a few important dates to remember: August 15 • UTSC Green Path […]

Legal expert’s review will help make Ontario accessible by 2025TORONTO, ON — Ontario has appointed Mayo Moran, Dean and James Marshall Tory Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, to lead a review of the province’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Since the AODA became law in 2005, Ontario […]

TORONTO, ON –  Professor Kent Roach, Wilson-Prichard Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, was awarded an esteemed Trudeau Foundation Fellowship today, worth $225,000, in recognition of his outstanding scholarly and pro bono contributions in constitutional, human rights and anti-terrorism issues. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is an […]

This week, we feature a story about an eventful party conference in Australia. Plus, we take a look at our new book: “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth.“ This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Host: Kate Tellers

Storytellers: Kathryn Bendall

This week, we celebrate The Moth’s launch in the UK and Ireland with stories about an eventful vacation in Greece and a positive pregnancy test. This episode is hosted by Sara Barron.

Host: Sara Barron

Storytellers:

Catherine Brophy

Charlotte Mooney

The story Sara Barron mentioned in the intro was Michael Such’s “Waiting To Go“: https://themoth.org/stories/waiting-to-go

This week, we learn about storytelling from Neil Gaiman. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Host: Michelle Jalowski

Storyteller: Neil Gaiman

Interviewer: Catherine Burns

A special episode in honor of The Moth's 25th Anniversary! Five stories spanning a quarter century, each focusing on landmark moments -- from Moth history to global events. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Catherine Burns

Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

Tony Hendra gets inspiration from a surprising source.

Jeffery Rudell's honesty with his parents fails to yield the love, compassion and forgiveness they taught him to value.

Wanda Bullard's father trusts a prisoner, with surprising results.

This week, we hear a discussion about truth in storytelling. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Host: Kate Tellers

Storyteller: Dorothy Storck

Discussion: Kate Tellers, Sarah Austin Jenness, Jenifer Hixson

This week, a special Juneteenth episode. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.

Host: Suzanne Rust

Storyteller: Alvin Hall

This week, we celebrate Pride. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.

Host: Larry Rosen

Storytellers: Donald Harrison, Tara Clancy

This week, we take a look at the origins of The Moth Radio Hour. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison and Viki Merrick.

Host: Jay Allison and Viki Merrick

Storytellers: Michaela Murphy and Buddy Vanderhoop

This week, we learn about how this podcast got started, and play one of our favorite stories from our early days. This episode is hosted by Dan Kennedy.

Host: Dan Kennedy.

Storytellers: Dan Kennedy.

This week, we take a look back at our Detroit and Chicago StorySLAMs, and play two of our favorite stories from those events. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Host: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers:

Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.

Jeni De La O remembers her grandmother.

This week, we take a look back at a magical Moth live show. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness.

Host: Sarah Austin Jenness

Live Host: Andy Borowitz

Storytellers:

Zeroboy explores gluttony in audio.

Erica Jong gets a meat and fish delivery from an ex.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Katie Sanderson, who ran The Young Lions program in 2006, and later came to work with us at The Moth.

This week, we play a story about motherhood from Joyce Maynard. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.

Host: Jodi Powell

Storyteller: Joyce Maynard

This week, we play a story from Salman Rushdie, a treasured member of The Moth family. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode.

Host: Jon Goode

Storyteller: Salman Rushdie

This week, we hear standup and a story from Meg Ferrill. Plus, we examine the links between comedy and storytelling. If you want to learn more about storytelling, pick up our book “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth.” This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Meg Ferrill

Interviewed Comedians:

Meg Ferrill

Ophira Eisenberg

Hari Kondabolu

Mike Birbiglia

On this week’s episode, we hear a story from a Ukranian refugee. And we take a look at one of the coolest programs at The Moth... MothWorks. This episode is hosted by Anna Roberts and Amanda Garcia.

Storyteller: Katerina Lyublin

On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 2001. We’ll hear a story from a firefighter who worked on 9/11, and we’ll explore how stories helped people connect to each other in the weeks after the tragedy. This episode is hosted by George Green and Meg Bowles.

Storyteller: Keith Young

On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 2000, the origin of the Moth StorySLAMs. In lieu of bringing you to an actual show, we’ll be playing ten abbreviated versions of GrandSLAM-winning stories. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Storytellers:

Donna Otter

Tere Negrete

Vivienne Anderson

Pam Burrell

Juliette Holmes

Craig Mangum

Ruby Cooper

Phyllis Bowdwin

Wilson Seely and

Ray Christian

For more information on all of our storytellers, go to the moth.org/extras.

On this week’s episode, we take a look back at 1999, to the origins of the Moth’s community program. We’ll have a story about The Mets, and one about life after prison. This episode is hosted by Larry Rosen.

Storytellers:

Marie Hershkowitz

David Gaskin

On this episode, we get in the holiday spirit with a tale about a very special Xmas. Then, we discuss how directors can shape Moth stories. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storyteller:

Peter Aguero

On this episode, we take a look back at the beginning of The Moth, and hear a story from our founder - George Dawes Green. This episode is hosted by Melvin Estrella and Pegi Vail.

Storyteller

George Dawes Green describes his encounters with the many characters of Surrency, Georgia while working on a crisis hotline.

If you’d like to listen to the stories Pegi and Melvin mentioned, here are links:

Reflections From Space by Frederick Hauck

Merci by Candido Tirado and Carmen Rivera

This episode, we revisit our 20th anniversary special, playing some of our favorite stories from The Moth’s history. This episode is hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness

Storytellers:

Richie DiSalvo

Jessi Klein

Sisonke Msimang

We’ve got two SLIGTHLY spicy stories. Don’t worry nothing untowards happens, but if you’re listening with kids, you might want to wait on this one. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Whitney Connolly shares a photo without realizing what else is in the background.

A trip to Brazil provides a great teaching moment for both Caroline Woodward and her 3 year daughter.

When we look back at 2020, what will we have learned after a global health crisis, a national reckoning around racism, and a divisive election?

I'm very excited to depart for Japan on Sunday for the first time in five years! The week of November 11, I'll be part of Katie Anderson‘s Japan Study Trip, this time after five previous trips between 2012 and 2019 with Kaizen Institute and Honsha Consulting. Read my posts about past trips. Each time, I've learned something new, visited new companies, and met new people — and have just enjoyed everything about being in Japan. […]

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Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Will AI Transform the Factory Floor? Want a business case approved? Just say you are implementing GenAI. Process optimization has remained focused on leveraging […]

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The 2024 HR Technology Conference is coming to Las Vegas, and like every year, pretty much every one of the myriad vendors, consultants, pundits and practitioners in the industry descend upon the desert, bringing with them an arsenal of booth accouterments, branded swag, buzzword-dense marketing collateral and, as always, a litany of overinflated promises and underwhelming products. This is actually my first HR ...

As we enter the second half of 2020, the beginning of the year already feels like a distant memory. So much has changed so quickly, and one might assume the priorities and challenges for staffing and recruiting businesses today are worlds apart from what they were just six months ago. While there's no doubt that the landscape has changed dramatically, the industry is still all about people. In that sense, many ...

Hybrid industrial cloud adoption will more than double over the next five years at 21.1% CAGR.

American shoppers will have to pay between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion more for connected devices such as gateways, modems, routers, smart speakers, smartwatches and other Bluetooth enabled products.

Indiana's employers are investing heavily in automation and manufacturing efficiency.

Since they have achieved this cyber security status, EPM are currently ahead of the industry. Less than 30% of companies are where they need to be with cyber security compliance, according to their auditor.

Recruiter.com's new 2013 Recruiting Technology Trends Report is available today for free, with no registration required to download. This 29 page report offers HR and recruiting practitioners insight into the major tech trends for the year, and offers useful recruiting advice as well. This exclusive report is loaded with smart advice and intelligent commentary to keep you on the leading edge of our industry. Inside ...

The initiative is designed to accelerate manufacturing nationwide.

Cortec has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994, demonstrating a continuous dedication to total quality and excellence.

The conference theme is "Strategic Success Through People-Powered Excellence."

The 30th edition of IMTS was the fourth largest in IMTS history and the largest six-day show ever.

Since 2012, Dr. Fübi has served as CEO for RWE Technology.