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Renowned planetary scientist Sara Seager joins U of T and CITA as North Star Distinguished Professor
Renowned planetary scientist Sara Seager joins U of T and CITA as North Star Distinguished Professor
Renowned planetary scientist Sara Seager joins U of T and CITA as North Star Distinguished Professor
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New Study Finds Evidence of Cosmic Explosions with Missing Black Holes
Astronomers pave the way in the search for supermassive black hole binaries in the hearts of galaxies
CITA Postdoctoral Fellow James Beattie Wins Hubble Fellowship to Decipher the Origin of Magnetic Fields in the Early Universe
CITA Researcher Helps Locate the “Missing Link” in Giant Black Hole’s Power Source
AAS Honours Professor Peter Martin for Lifetime Leadership in Astronomy
CITA@40 Conference: May 27-29, 2026
To mark CITA's 40th Anniversary, we are holding a special three-day conference that will take place in Toronto, May 27–29, 2026. This landmark event will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, network with industry leaders, and celebrate CITA's impact and achievements.
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The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics is a nationally supported research centre located at the University of Toronto that is devoted to studying the origin and evolution of the universe, and the many wonderful phenomena revealed by modern astronomy. Â We foster interaction within the community of astrophysicists through workshops and a constant flow of visitors. Distinguished alumni of our vibrant post-doctoral program are spread across Canada and the globe.