Information for Media
U of T Media Hotline
(416) 978-0100
Members of the media who require assistance in their news gathering efforts are asked to contact the University of Toronto through the U of T Media Hotline at (416) 978-0100. This line is staffed by our Media Relations team throughout the day and also in the evenings and on weekends. In the event that you must leave a message please be assured that we do our utmost to return calls promptly.
2010 Winter Olympics Experts
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver almost upon us, the University of Toronto has the experts you need to provide authoritative commentary on a host of topics related to this international sporting event.
Interested in the history and the politics of the Olympics? Speak with Professor Bruce Kidd, a former Canadian Olympian and highly-respected academic in the field of sports. Want an authoritative view on how athletes can prevent injuries? Call Dr. Charles Tator, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and expert in sports injuries.
We have experts on gender and sexuality issues in sport, on the social and environmental impacts of the Olympics, on the business of sport and on the psychology of performing under extreme conditions. We have professors who can comment on doping issues, security matters, leadership and strategy, and the role of technology in sport.
In short, the University of Toronto has the experts you need to help you inform your audience. For a list of these valuable resources, download the guide here (PDF).
Download the University of Toronto Olympics Experts guide now (PDF).
Blue Book Online
To find an expert at the University of Toronto, consult the Blue Book Online. The database is a resource for journalists seeking expert opinions from U of T faculty and staff. Media are requested to credit the University of Toronto in any story where one of our experts is used.
Media Release Archive
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University Relations
University Relations examines U of T’s substantive breadth and depth and its impacts on key partners. We support the University’s mission by fostering relationships with these partners and also work collaboratively to advocate and promote U of T’s meaningful work to different sectors. External partners include:
- The media
- Governments – federal, provincial and municipal
- The community
- Peer institutions
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