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Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
Now at “H,” the Dictionary of Old English aims to define every word from the language’s earliest days
U of T startup Exact Media finds a way to turn excess space into a business
A simple U of T innovation could help prevent burns among millions of children in developing countries
Dr. James Maskalyk describes a day in an emergency room in Ethiopia
For indie bookstore owners, Joanne Saul and Samara Walbohm, connecting readers with great books is a dream job. Hanging with author Michael Ondaatje isn’t bad either
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
U of T grad Shawn Ahmed has felt firsthand how religious beliefs can lead to discrimination
Renatta Austin wanted to help kids in trouble at school. To do so, she’s redefining how a law practice can work
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
Certain immigrant experiences – such as the tales of those in rural communities – are overlooked in Canada, writes Sana Malik
With the U.S. facing a shortage of data analysts, a company led by a U of T grad is looking to bridge the gap
As New York actor Ben Mehl deals with vision loss, he finds brightness amongst the shadows
How a design contest became a defining U of T moment for architect Monica Adair (MArch 2005)
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together
Renu Mandhane will shape the province as Ontario’s newest Human Rights Commissioner
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
Exploring a new country linked video bloggers Simon and Martina Stawski to each other… and to the world
Why learning to survey is an unforgettable experience for University of Toronto engineers
Rankings overload, debating the use of fur in clothing and the pros and cons of fracking
Continuing Studies program leads Sabrina Ramnanan to a publishing contract
Travels together and adventures apart have created the perfect balance for Farrah Schwartz and Rob Manne
In her book Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Zoe Cormier explores the workings of our rowdiest pastimes
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
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
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
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
But just what are the health benefits?
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
U of T scholars and others are calling for four major changes to how research is conducted
A U of T staff member helped Cheryl Perera manage her schoolwork while she fought for children’s rights
A unique U of T program that takes 100 female students to Parliament Hill aims to encourage more women to enter politics
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones
On a two-week visit to remote villages, a U of T dental team fixes teeth – and changes lives
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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