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?
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Surfing the Net Is Old School. Soon, We May Inhabit It
A computer science alum has created a technology that turns the web into a virtual world
What You Can Do with an Advanced Degree
Many recent PhD grads are professors, but a growing number, especially in the sciences, have landed jobs in the private sector
Attracting Top International Grad Students to U of T
Edwin Leong establishes a $55,000 graduate scholarship to be awarded annually to two international students
Greener Pastures
Can a simple high-tech tool for farmers boost crop yields in developing countries?
The Wife’s Tale
In her new book, Aida Edemariam shares stories of her grandmother, who survived violence at home – and civil war
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
A Professional “Safe Space” in the #MeToo Era
U of T alumni created #GoSponsorHer to advance women’s careers
“Everything in Life Requires Confidence”
How a U of T prof taught Alison Wiley the art of negotiation
A Prisoner No More
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
Love Yourself First
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
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
Is Ending Homelessness in Toronto Possible?
For Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission
A Distinctive Look?
English-Canadians are pretty good at identifying French-Canadian faces but the reverse isn’t true
Seniors Want to Know Whom They Can Trust Online
U of T study finds older Canadians are highly concerned about digital security – sometimes to their disadvantage
Finger on the Button
Could a war of words lead to an actual war between the U.S. and North Korea?
The City is Her Patient
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
Failing is Part of Innovating
How an early defeat helped my company, OpenText, succeed
Astroturfing
The practice of faking a grassroots movement gets an update in the age of social media
Among Syrian Refugees, a Need for Insulin and Heart Meds
As the media share images of wounded migrants, some of the biggest medical threats go almost unmentioned
At Home in the World
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
Happy Feet
Mallory and Jade Ryan are helping children – including those with special needs – experience the joy of dance
3D Movies in the Sky
A U of T startup is developing a whole new kind of night-time entertainment
The Trial of Anita Krajnc
In 2015, this U of T alum was charged after giving water to a pig. It only pushed her animal-rights activism to a new level
The Spy Among Us
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Lost Words
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
How to Type in Inuktitut
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
Music to the Ears
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Out of the Depths
Royal Ontario Museum exhibit tells the story of the world’s largest mammal
Seeing New Worlds
How two U of T graduate students built North America’s first working electron microscope
A Lifeline for People with Aphasia
A stroke or brain injury often robs patients of their ability to communicate thoughts and emotions. U of T alumna Aura Kagan found a way to help them converse again
Exploring Toronto’s Tamil Heritage
Students at UTSC will be able to learn much more about Tamil language and culture, thanks to a $2-million gift
A New Sense of Community at the School of Graduate Studies
Renovated space marries history with innovation to better serve U of T’s booming grad student population
Open Book
The Human Library Project: This U of T grad student shared her story and a painful truth
Russell J. Morrison Believed in Libraries
One of U of T’s most generous benefactors, he helped improve study spaces for students
Of Hearth and Home – and Health
A simple U of T innovation could help prevent burns among millions of children in the Global South
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Who Gets Called an Artist?
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked
What Do Hip Hop and Beowulf Have in Common?
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
Without a Trace
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
Battling a Health Emergency
Heather Johnston helps combat AIDS in Malawi as president of Dignitas
A Tale of Two Rodeo Stars
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
Anything’s Possible When Someone Believes in You
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness
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
A Life in Blogging
Kerry Clare reflects on how her online oeuvre has shaped her journey
Standing for Truth
Alumna Dana Wagner aims to keep politicians honest during the federal election campaign
Film Translator
Anne Appathurai makes sure audiences understand foreign-language films – in less space than a tweet!
Where Do You Go, My Lovelies?
Fred and Norah Urquhart's lifelong quest for the hidden kingdom of the Monarch butterfly
Surf Scientist
Rob Brander put his specialized knowledge at the service of Australian surfers, and now a grateful nation calls him “Dr. Rip”
Using Their Words
A U of T startup gives kids a leg up with language
Connecting through Film
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Reel Comfort program helps make those connections available to clients in mental-health programs
Saying “Oui” to Inclusivity
Social justice champ Emilie Nicolas honoured
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
A Journey with Marco Polo
Benjamin Olshin’s map research suggests an unexpectedly connected 13th-century world
10 Vows for a Stronger Marriage
A U of T grad student wrote her wedding vows based on research into what makes a relationship last
Sleuthing Toronto’s Odd History
How a history degree led Cameron to a job designing scavenger hunts in downtown Toronto