Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
You’ve Decided You Want to Eat Better. Now What?
There are countless diets to choose from, but one rises above the rest, say U of T experts
How Robarts Library Got Its Distinctive Look
A huge, concrete triangle wasn’t an obvious design, but there were reasons for it
The Lab That (Almost) Runs Itself
Robots and AI are changing how we do science, making it faster, cheaper and more productive
Ode to Ingenuity
U of T’s collection of scientific artifacts shows how researchers pursued discovery – and sometimes made history
We’re Going to Print Like It’s 1899
Having grown up with all things digital, these students are learning how to make books the old, old-fashioned way
From Strength to Strength
U of T’s new Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport will help athletes at all levels perform better
Investigating Crime, One Fake Body at a Time
U of T Mississauga’s forensic science program gives students a unique training experience
Can an AI Design a Magazine Cover?
The short answer is “yes,” but it’s not easy – at least it wasn’t for us
We Tested an AI While Creating This Issue
We used an artificial intelligence to write headlines, add text to a story and summarize a longer article. It was often eerily good
Concrete Magic
U of T Scarborough’s Andrews Building has become a Canadian landmark
Green All Over
These four new U of T buildings will reach the highest levels of sustainability
Will AI Be a Force for Good?
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
See You in Court
Raising the number of Indigenous lawyers and judges will require more financial support for Indigenous law students
A Nudge in the Right Direction
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
Three Moments from Spring 2022
Architecture students get ready to build, snowshoeing in Scarborough and growing plants for science
Come From Away
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
Three Moments from Spring 2021
Learning to live with the pandemic
Taking a Stand
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
Satire vs. Fake News
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
What Is Music When Almost Everything Can Be Music?
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
A Bright Future for Front Campus
U of T’s plans for new trees, gardens and green space around King’s College Circle bring the university a $100,000 gift
Do You Know Toronto Slang?
Youth are drawing from several languages spoken by the city’s immigrants to create a novel form of English
These 10 Things Are Very Canadian
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T
The Great Canadian Word Hunt
Canadian meanings of “soaker” and “bush party” don’t exist in the Oxford English Dictionary. A U of T linguistics prof is aiming to change that
The New University of Toronto Magazine
A fresh, expansive look, with a focus on ideas that move us
A Robot That Cheers Up Kids
Meet MEDi the robot, who sings, dances and helps young cancer patients feel less afraid
What Does an Ethnographer Do?
The goal is to get “an intimate and authentic representation of the person’s life,” says U of T prof Jooyoung Lee
The Art of Design
Gord Dorrett is behind support for a “critique room” at U of T’s new Daniels Building
A Distinctive Look?
English-Canadians are pretty good at identifying French-Canadian faces but the reverse isn’t true
What Canada Got Right
An acceptance of diversity may be the country’s defining strength
How Much Methane?
A U of T study aims to create the most accurate estimate yet of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
The Value of a University
How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?
Reimagining Toronto’s Ravines
Daniels students’ projects find new uses for the the city’s neglected river valleys
Making the World Unsafe Again?
Donald Trump’s presidency is raising the risk of violent conflict among the world’s great powers
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
How Building Design Can Make Collaboration Easier
The design of the Jackman Law Building reflects the need for shared, creative spaces for both students and faculty
Overcoming Bias with Teaching
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
Black and Blue
How do we restore trust between minority communities and police?
Of Hearth and Home – and Health
A simple U of T innovation could help prevent burns among millions of children in the Global South
What Does Your Name Say about You?
Alumna Mavis Himes delves into the hidden meanings and social weight of what we call ourselves
The Wisdom of Crowds
PhD student Justin Kim is working on intelligent “swarming” robots that could one day help rescue earthquake survivors and explore other planets
Family Guy
Stereotype or archetype? Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about the biggest role of his career
An Army of Tree Lovers
U of T’s Faculty of Forestry is teaching Torontonians how to care for one of the city’s most valuable resources – its trees
Helping Undergrads Refine Their Skills
New feedback tools from engineering will help students home in on weaknesses – and strengths
The Risk of Innovating First
How should companies respond to technological disruption?
When Memory Fails
Understanding how we learn and make memories will lead to better treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, says Brain Prize winner Graham Collingridge
Partners in Transition
Prof. Elspeth Brown is interviewing partners of trans people as part of a project to record the stories of LGBTQ people
Followings
Meet six U of T alumni, faculty and staff members whose stars are shining brightly on social media
Loving the Aliebn
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human
Views from UTSC
Does Drake go to U of T Scarborough? This Instagrammer imagines that he does
The Toronto No One Notices
Graphic designer Joe Silveira zooms in on textures, patterns and colours
Every Move She Makes
Video mimic Yani Macute takes pop star fandom to the next level
Campus Reflections
A Faculty of Music alum reimagines an iconic view of U of T
Mx
New honorific is for people who don't want to reveal their gender
Rap Dreams
Where gangs rule, hip hop is a strongly positive force for youth, study finds
Improve Your Punch
Hykso creates wearable tech for boxing
Making Camp
U of T prof’s designs let campers sleep over wetlands or high among trees