Sleight of Mind
How magicians exploit gaps in human perception to trick audiences
Come From Away
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
A New Era in Medicine
How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care
Surviving the ‘Shopocalypse’
U of T Scarborough grad Satish Kanwar is helping small businesses thrive in a market that’s gone virtual
A Path Out of Poverty
U of T Mississauga professor Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others
How Kids Learn to Think Critically
It turns out “talking back” has benefits
Strange Bedfellows
A growing number of city-dwellers live in condos – and now high schools, theatres and daycares are taking up residence there, too, creating benefits for everyone
Alexa, Compose Me a Song
So far, machines are not very good at creating original art, such as pop tunes and short stories. Could it be they’re missing something uniquely human?
Off Script
Ayisha Lineo Gariba doesn’t play by the rules – while making films or while running her business
60 Seconds With Nora Polley
As Stratford’s long-time stage manager, her job was not to be noticed
A New Life After Loss
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
The Serious Business of Being Funny
Trinity College student Celeste Yim is on a mission to get students laughing
It Was 50 Years Ago Today
Ken Luckhurst first set foot at UTM at the height of the hippie era. Touring a transformed campus with a recent grad, he finds not everything has changed
Taking Centre Stage
As the theatre world grapples with change, U of T Mississauga student Muhaddisah Batool prepares for the spotlight
At Home in the World
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
60 Seconds With Jean Yoon
Queen of the corner store
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
Music to the Ears
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
Sebastian Brown’s Sidewalk Saloon
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
Oxford Bound
Rhodes Scholar Stephanie Gaglione is interested in vaccine development
Lowering Barriers to Higher Ed
Helping high school students apply to college and university leads to higher enrolment, study finds
The Life of Rajiv
A young actor reflects on the life-changing role he didn’t get
Shelter from the Storm
Michael Bazzocchi co-founded Trek for Teens to help homeless youth
60 Seconds with David Sugarman
Ontario Science Centre guy gets a charge out of explaining the natural world
Carl Mitchell’s Outstanding Service
Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact
60 Seconds with Barry Avrich
In his new memoir, the filmmaker and ad exec talks divas and Donny Osmond
“We Remember Him with Pride”
U of T alum Walter Kohn rose above tragedy to earn a Nobel Prize in chemistry
Life after Grad School
As more PhD graduates seek work outside of academia, U of T is creating opportunities for these highly knowledgeable students to develop professional skills
Urban Angel
Judy Matthews and her husband have given $25 million to turn a stretch of derelict land under the Gardiner into a vibrant park
A Force for Change in Her Time
Though she was a trained teacher, "Lib" Cranston found her true purpose volunteering
Healthy Minds
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
A Canadian Hero for Mental Health
Twenty years ago, Michael Wilson witnessed the terrible impact of stigma around mental illness. He’s been working tirelessly to erase it ever since
Literary Detective
Phyllis Grosskurth was one of Canada’s best biographers, and one of University College’s first female English professors
60 Seconds with Ariel Garten
Calming the monkey mind
Cosmic Twins
Mercedes Richards unpacks an astronomical mystery
At Canada’s Own Jurassic Park
George Jacob is fascinated with museums: and is heading the new Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta
George Connell Set U of T on a Firm Foundation
U of T's 12th president charted a course for the university that took it to the top
John Evans Was a Champion of Innovative Medical Education
U of T's ninth president truly changed the world
Our Problem With Stuff
What is driving North America’s obsession with hoarding?
Keeping Thrill-Seekers Safe
Safety specialist Joelle Javier uses her engineering knowledge to make sure amusement park riders don't get hurt
Walter Curlook was Mining’s Green Pioneer
The engineer, inventor, Inco executive and U of T prof is remembered for his boundless passion, spirit and energy
Before Science, There Was… Literature?
Not so long ago, theories about the natural world were often put forth in poems and plays
Join the Science Party!
In her book Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Zoe Cormier explores the workings of our rowdiest pastimes
In Her Shoes
Like many women, Tanya Heath loved the look of high heels, but not the pain that went with them. So she created her own line -- with removable heels
Voyage Into Ice
Daniel Kukla's camera discovers an otherworldly Arctic
Robert Remis Was a Pioneer in HIV-AIDS Research
He made it his life's mission to track and prevent AIDS, saving countless lives
Sleuthing Toronto’s Odd History
How a history degree led Cameron to a job designing scavenger hunts in downtown Toronto
The Bully Who is Everywhere
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
Idea Bank: Open Late
Next Einstein runner-up Deep Prasad shares tips for coming up with winning ideas
Bernard Etkin Helped Save the Apollo 13 Crew
The professor of aerospace engineering, a beloved mentor to generations of engineers, also helped develop the Avro Arrow and even checked the aerodynamics of Toronto City Hall
60 Seconds with Aelita Brivins
What you don’t know about how you’re communicating
Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field
What Happens to Our Digital Selves When We Die?
For Facebook and other technology companies it’s still an open – and troublesome – question
60 Seconds With Yoni Freedhoff
This doc prescribes chocolate
The Science of Mindfulness
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
How Mindfulness Helps
Studies show that mindfulness meditation improves everything from stress to binge eating
In Memoriam: Richard Simeon
A talent for building bridges made Simeon a sought-after advisor on federalism
Screen Time
Online courses are big, bold and potentially game-changing for higher education
In Memoriam: Anthony Pawson
Targeted drugs exist because Pawson discovered how cells communicate
In Memoriam: J.N. Patterson Hume
As a co-founder of the computer science department, Hume helped usher in the Information Age