Where people and ideas intersect. Massey College is a graduate residential college in the University of Toronto.
It was established in 1962 and the building opened in 1963. The college admits Junior Fellows from the university's School of Graduate Studies and the U of T's graduate professional programs. About 60 live at the college, with another 70 or so affiliated as non-resident Junior Fellows. Senior Fellows are selected from the world of academia, with some serving on the corporation that governs the college. The college is also home to the Canadian Journalism Fellowships.
Ever wondered what a week at Massey College looks like for a Resident Junior Fellow? From study sessions to social events, leadership opportunities to late-night chats, it’s a blend of work, growth, and community. Watch the full video to see how every day brings something new and exciting.
Author Suzanne Simard joined Dr. James Orbinski at Massey College for the Ramsay/Massey Breakfast, where they discussed her new book, When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World. Drawing on decades of groundbreaking research, Simard reflected on how her work has transformed our understanding of forests as interconnected living systems, linked through networks of trees, fungi, and soil. In conversation with Dr. Orbinski, she explored themes of cooperation, resilience, and renewal in nature, emphasizing how these hidden relationships sustain forest ecosystems and offer lessons for the broader world. This event was presented in partnership WITH
A wonderful afternoon at Massey College celebrating the launch of Carve → Print → Colour → Cover at the Robertson Davies Library
This event was a collaboration between the Massey Arts Society and the Robertson Davies Library. The exhibition highlights the remarkable work of Bascove and her iconic book covers for Robertson Davies, bringing together art, literature, and the craft of the book in a compelling way
Guests enjoyed a lively and welcoming atmosphere and clearly had fun mingling over drinks and refreshments. We were so pleasantly surprised to have among our guests Douglas Gibson, Robertson Davies’s editor, who is also a Massey quadrangler.
Many thanks to curator Sara Fackrell for her thoughtful vision and for sharing insights into the making of the exhibition and to all who joined us this afternoon.
04/14/2026
Click here to RSVP: https://masseycollege.ca/events/narrative-battlefields-information-creativity-and-the-cultural-front/
04/08/2026
03/24/2026
Dining at Massey College is more than just a meal: it’s the heart of the Massey experience. Whether it’s gathering around the table for a formal High Table dinner, or sharing a casual breakfast with friends, meals at Massey foster meaningful conversations and community.
Every dish is crafted with care, supporting our commitment to quality, sustainability, and bringing people together.
Join us in Ondaatje Hall, where meals becomes the foundation of connection. https://www.masseycollege.ca/weekly-menu/
A Room at Massey
03/23/2026
The Walter Gordon Symposium 2026 is returning this year with a timely and urgent focus: Rethinking Canada’s Affordability Crisis: Cross Sectoral Perspectives, Challenges, and Solutions.
As the rising cost of living continues to impact communities across Canada and beyond, ensuring access to housing, food security, and healthcare remains at the forefront of public policy discussions. At the same time, these challenges are shaped by broader global forces from supply chain disruptions to geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis, deepening existing socio economic inequalities.
Hosted by the Public Policy Program at Massey College in collaboration with the University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, this year’s symposium will convene policymakers, community leaders, academics, and individuals with lived and living experience.
Together, participants will move beyond discussion to co develop meaningful, evidence based solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time.
The symposium will feature three panels focused on housing, food security, and healthcare, moderated by Junior Fellows James Lautens, Benjamin Rabishaw, and Renée Sirbu Sirbu.
Location: Massey College, University of Toronto. Hybrid event with livestream available.
🔗 Register here: https://www.masseycollege.ca/events/walter-gordon-symposium-2026/
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation.
Walter Gordon Symposium 2026 – Rethinking Canada’s Affordability Crisis: Cross-Sectoral Perspectives, Challenges, and Solutions – Massey College Addressing the rising cost of living and advancing efforts to secure adequate accessto housing, food security, and healthcare have dominated the public policy agendafor virtually all levels of government, both at home and across the globe. In Canadaalone, a growing number of households report diffic...
03/19/2026
Summer Workshops in Rare Book & Manuscript Cataloguing
Dates: Week 1: July 20–24 (Rare Book Cataloguing) | Week 2: July 27–31 (Manuscript Cataloguing)
Location: Robertson Davies Library, Massey College
Format: In-person
Massey College is pleased to offer intensive summer workshops in rare book and manuscript cataloguing. Led by Chana Algarvio, Assistant Librarian and Book History & Print Culture Program Coordinator, these workshops provide practical, hands-on experience in professional cataloguing standards for rare books and manuscripts. Assisted by Andreea Marin, Head Librarian & Director of Communications.
Applicants should email [email protected] with a single PDF including:
• CV (max. 2 pages)
• Brief statement (max. 500 words) describing how the workshop(s) will benefit their work or studies and outlining their experience with AACR2 or RDA cataloguing. Please indicate which week(s) you are applying for.
Deadline: April 27, 2026
Participants will be notified by mid-May. Payment is due by May 31. Late applicants may be accommodated if space allows. All payments are final and non-refundable.
Participants who complete their registered week(s) will receive a certificate of completion.
For questions, contact [email protected]
03/19/2026
What made your time at Massey College unforgettable?
Late-night debates. Mentors who challenged you. A community built on curiosity, integrity, and connection.
That experience does not sustain itself. Rising costs and evolving student needs mean Massey needs your support now more than ever.
$90/month helps the next generation of Non-Resident Junior Fellows thrive.
Whether you lived at Massey or joined as a Non-Resident, you know the impact. Keep it alive - join your fellow alumni in giving today: https://masseycollege.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
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