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Scrapping everything and taking a fresh approach can be exhilarating. But sometimes change is not a choice
In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back?
U of T sociology professor Jooyoung Lee spent time with 40 people who had been shot to record how their lives had changed. Their stories are harrowing and instructive. This is just one
Setting out on a new path takes courage. But it’s a risk that often turns out to be its own reward
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others”
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
How U of T’s Boundless campaign is lifting the university, the city and beyond
U of T’s Boundless campaign is helping the university – and Canada – shine as a beacon of inclusion and hope
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During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Prof. Esme Fuller-Thomson researches the devastating effects of child abuse on health. Now she wants to ensure all survivors get the help they need
Tiff Macklem helped steer the Bank of Canada through the financial crisis, making it the envy of its global peers. Now, he aims to place the Rotman School among the world’s best
For trans students at U of T, the fight for rights and equality is about much more than just washrooms
U of T scientists are using a powerful new technology to alter DNA and possibly cure disease
Meet six U of T alumni, faculty and staff members whose stars are shining brightly on social media
As more PhD graduates seek work outside of academia, U of T is creating opportunities for these highly knowledgeable students to develop professional skills
Or a period for sober second thought? When it comes to legalizing marijuana, U of T drug and public health experts caution that “the devil is in the details”
Relive some of the wonderful, and occasionally weird, traditions that happen only at U of T
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
From champion student athlete to UTSC’s principal: Bruce Kidd ushers in a new era at the university’s eastern campus
U of T embarks on a bold plan to restore, renew and beautify the historic St. George campus
A U of T computer scientist is helping to build a new generation of intelligent machines
The university’s scholars are collaborating with partners in every region of the globe to answer questions that challenge us all
Read four stories that don’t appear in our print issue about students and scholars who are working with colleagues around the world
Arts grad Dani Reiss wanted to become a writer, then realized there was more than one way to tell a story
A century ago, the First World War changed Canadian society profoundly, and transformed the University of Toronto no less
U of T’s ambitions to address a range of global needs and issues come to fruition – thanks to four generous gifts
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
Once again, there were hundreds of superb entries from around the world and very few easy decisions
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) classrooms foster collaboration, active learning and accelerated innovation
Pediatric surgeon Dr. Tihitena Negussie Mammo boosted her skills at U of T, then shared what she learned with her colleagues in Ethiopia
The Katherine Ballantine Coutts Admission Scholarship is one part of a bigger strategy by U of T to provide more financial support to its students
U of T’s Fellowship in Global Journalism is the first program in the world that specifically trains professionals and academics to be reporters
While nothing could prepare recruits for the grim realities of trench warfare, the University of Toronto did what it could to equip its student soldiers for what was coming
The day after his right forearm was “slightly wounded,” Captain Frederick Banting used his uninjured left hand to pen a wobbly note home
Wounded soldiers drolly referred to “the beauty parlour,” a humorous defense against the terrible possibility of ever being sent to a hospital’s plastic surgery department
In 1917 and 1918 hundreds of U of T “farmerettes” signed up for national service on Ontario farms
Millions of animals served on both sides of the conflict. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae developed close bonds with his horse Bonfire and dogs Bonneau and Mike
In 1914, 32 per cent of the British wounded contracted tetanus. The British and Allied command looked to the University of Toronto for help
In the trenches the only criteria for alarm devices were that they be loud and distinctive – but as a bonus, rattles didn’t require use of the lungs
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and factoids from the university’s 187-year history
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these are considered the most urgent or serious threats
Researchers are producing mountains of evidence that meditation can boost satisfaction, improve health and reduce burnout
Studies show that mindfulness meditation improves everything from stress to binge eating
A dynamic, world-class city and a top-ranked, global university have a lot to gain from each other, says U of T’s new president, Meric Gertler
In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back?
Scrapping everything and taking a fresh approach can be exhilarating. But sometimes change is not a choice
Test your knowledge of all things U of T in honour of the university’s 191st anniversary on March 15!
Edna Staebler was 55 when her marriage ended. She thought she would grow old alone, impoverished and unhappy. Then she wrote a cookbook
Can a group of Toronto hospitals eliminate medical errors?
By 28, I’d been arrested, convicted and kicked out of grad school. But it took me another two years to end my love affair with drugs
U of T study finds older Canadians are highly concerned about digital security – sometimes to their disadvantage
An app from Vicis Labs aims to help millennials and the precariously employed manage their cash
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
U of T sociology professor Jooyoung Lee spent time with 40 people who had been shot to record how their lives had changed. Their stories are harrowing and instructive. This is just one
For U of T student and Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission
Social psychologist Michael Inzlicht launched his academic career on the study of “ego depletion.” His research suggested it was real. Then came doubts
Winner of the 2017 U of T Magazine Short Story Contest
What does U of T’s motto mean?
What U of T nursing students learn about infant care has changed a lot since the 1950s
U of T provides an unparalleled setting in which students can prepare for a world of possibilities
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
“People’s Choice” winner in the 2017 U of T Magazine Short Story Contest
Trinity College student Celeste Yim is on a mission to get students laughing
Runner-up in the 2017 U of T Magazine Short Story Contest
Economists have long known that consumers can make confounding choices when presented with too much selection. But they’ve never agreed on why. Enter neuroscience
Gord Dorrett explains why FORREC has given $100,000 to support a “critique room” at U of T’s new Daniels Building
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief shares the back story of a uniquely Canadian magazine
Filmmaker Maureen Judge’s latest project captures stories of millennials venturing out on their own
It’s easy to say “be prepared.” Scouts learn it. Even Scar in The Lion King sang it. So why do executives so often avoid it?
Across international rankings, U of T remains one of the top publicly funded universities in the world
It was all hands on deck for U of T astronomers during a rare cosmic event that led to the first sighting of a new object
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
Life on Earth exploded about 540 million years ago. Scientists are now beginning to understand why
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
The goal is to get “an intimate and authentic representation of the person’s life,” says U of T prof Jooyoung Lee
Read all the winners, runners-up and readers’ choice favourites in the U of T Magazine Writing Contest
How do you foster greater self-worth and, in turn, help others? Nurture your inner foundation, says author and U of T alum Renu Persaud
On a two-week visit to remote villages, a U of T dental team fixes teeth – and changes lives
But just what are the health benefits?
U of T scholars and others are calling for four major changes to how research is conducted
A unique U of T program that takes 100 female students to Parliament Hill aims to encourage more women to enter politics
A U of T staff member helped Cheryl Perera manage her schoolwork while she fought for children’s rights
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones
Many students change programs to pursue newfound interests
Winner of the 2017 U of T Magazine Poetry Contest
Syrian doctor Khaled Almilaji’s story resonated with readers, as did Prof. Barth Netterfield’s article on science and faith
English-Canadians are pretty good at identifying French-Canadian faces but the reverse isn’t true
U of T PhD student Tad Ferreira captures a striking image of hikers trekking across the top of Mont Blanc
How an early defeat helped U of T alum Tom Jenkins and his company, OpenText, succeed
Replication studies put researchers’ conclusions to the test by creating new versions of the original experiment
U of T photographer Laura Pedersen takes in a sunset view of Toronto’s Beach in the heart of winter
The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career
A gift from the Nanji family to U of T will help people “see the light of all the world”
A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
Could a war of words lead to an actual war between the U.S. and North Korea?
Runner-up in the 2017 U of T Magazine Poetry Contest
An anti-fascist movement that started in 1930s Europe is making headlines again
People’s choice in the 2017 U of T Magazine Poetry Contest
Daniel Kukla’s camera discovers an otherworldly Arctic
Reem Eissa captures raw emotions through photography
Gala fundraiser at Great Hall in Hart House will mark Blues milestone
Some men may subconsciously adopt certain female speech patterns
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