News & Events
Stay informed about new educational programs, research developments, events, partnerships, and milestones across AEMS UToronto and the evolving landscape of nuclear science, engineering, and innovation.
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Fusion Energy: Taming a Star successfully completed July 27–31, 2026 (applications closed; check back for Summer 2027). Photonics: Lenses to Lasers runs August 24–28, 2026 — apply now and register with your unique code after acceptance.
View courses at AEMS AcademyA successful one-week exploration of plasma physics, confinement strategies, materials challenges, and the engineering pathway toward fusion power. Applications for this event are closed; check back for Summer 2027.
View recap & photosFrom optical fundamentals to laser systems and modern photonic applications, a one-week course connecting light science to engineering and research frontiers. Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.
Course details & applyThe Atomic Energy Materials & Systems nuclear cluster at the University of Toronto launches its dedicated web presence, connecting research themes, educational pathways, people, and partnerships under one institutional gateway.
Perspectives
Exploring the ideas, technologies, and priorities shaping the future of nuclear energy, medicine, materials, and engineering.
Ontario’s electricity system is among the cleanest in North America, with nuclear energy providing the majority of the province’s electricity. Continued investment in reactor refurbishment, small modular reactors (SMRs), and next-generation technologies positions Ontario as a global leader in reliable, low-carbon energy.
Canada is a world leader in the production and application of medical isotopes used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. Advances in isotope production, radiopharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical technologies continue to expand the impact of nuclear science on healthcare.
The continued growth of the nuclear sector depends on highly qualified engineers, scientists, technologists, and innovators. Education institutes play a critical role in developing this talent through education, research, experiential learning, and professional development—an important focus of AEMS UToronto and the AEMS Academy.
Fusion has evolved from a long-term scientific aspiration to a rapidly advancing engineering discipline. International collaborations, growing industrial investment, and advances in materials, plasma science, and engineering systems are accelerating progress toward practical fusion energy, with Canadian universities contributing across the innovation landscape.