What’s New in Tech at U of T
Here’s a quick look at the latest tech upgrades designed to support how you work, learn, and collaborate across the university.
Mass Email System Gets an Upgrade
U of T’s LISTSERV system—which sends more than 500 messages daily to over 125,000 recipients—is getting a much-needed refresh.
You can expect:
More consistent and reliable delivery
Better performance during peak times
Future tools like email engagement analytics
As part of the upgrade, outdated or inactive mailing lists will be removed to keep things running smoothly.
New Policy to Protect Your Inbox
To reduce phishing and improve email security, U of T is rolling out a new policy (called DMARC) that helps verify official messages.
U of T addresses like @utoronto.ca will update first
Department-specific domains will follow in 2025
This will make it easier to spot trusted messages—and filter out fraudulent ones.
Microsoft Forms Bug: What to Know
Some forms connected to SharePoint groups are currently unavailable due to a Microsoft issue.
Check for real-time updates at systemstatus.utoronto.ca
AI Tools Now in Microsoft Teams
You don’t have to wait for Copilot to get AI help—Microsoft Teams Premium already includes:
Automated meeting summaries and action items
Smart recordings with searchable chapters
Live caption translation
Pre-built templates for meeting efficiency
Want to try it out? Click here to join the pilot
What’s Coming Next
Enhanced email verification tools to reduce phishing
Easier onboarding with streamlined identity access
A campus-wide SharePoint strategy to keep teams aligned
