Living in Harmony
For Reva Birla, a cozy new home. For U of T Scarborough, a student residence that meets one of the most energy-efficient design standards in the world
Student Experience
New Paths to Success
Youth from under-represented communities get a taste of post-secondary life and pick up useful skills through a recently expanded U of T program
Of Pies, Nuclear Plants and the Early Days of Co-op Education at U of T
Co-op started by launching grads into government – exactly as the program’s founders intended
Investigating Crime, One Fake Body at a Time
U of T Mississauga’s forensic science program gives students a unique training experience
Where Kindness Rules
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success
Digging for Answers to a Local Mystery
For nearly a decade, U of T Mississauga students have searched for artifacts to reveal an archeological secret
From Anxiety to Action
U of T students are collaborating with faculty on research that could improve the mental health of youth worldwide
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
Board Games That Put Learning into Play
These three games are educational for both teens and adults
His Message to Students? I Persevered, and So Can You
Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs
In Jordan, a Realization: Reaching Refugees is Complicated
The Munk School is sending students abroad to see how organizations connect with the world’s most vulnerable people
A Tamil Studies Course Shed Light on My Family History
How Kavithaa Kandasamy gained a new perspective on the Sri Lankan civil war
The Things They Carried
Students far from home show us the keepsakes that comfort them
Roomies with a Twist
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
Why Do So Many Students Suffer From Imposter Syndrome?
New U of T research suggests ways to combat feeling like a fraud
With a Student in Crisis, a Faculty Rallies
In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back?
From Shy to Shining
A YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award winner reflects on a pivotal first-year program at U of T
Open, Playful Student Commons on the Way
“We’re incredibly excited to see it come to fruition,” says UTSU president Jasmine Wong Denike
Reimagining Toronto’s Ravines
Daniels students’ projects find new uses for the the city’s neglected river valleys
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
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
Skule
Where did this misspelled moniker come from?
Helping Undergrads Refine Their Skills
New feedback tools from engineering will help students home in on weaknesses – and strengths
Robots That Play Soccer
At the end of the course, teams pit their robots against each other in an actual match on a mini-"field"
21 More Things Every U of T Student Should Do Before They Graduate
Go sledding at UTSC, perform in the UC follies, paint the UTSU dome and much more!
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 Lesson for the World
Students visit Brazil to learn how it has cut poverty rates so dramatically
Healthy Minds
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
Your Daily Grub
U of T student club aims to convince the campus that eating bugs is healthy – for people and the planet
Co-operative and Productive City
There's a wealth of knowledge within the university's walls. It could be shared more often with municipal leaders
A Boost for Med School Diversity
A new course aims to get more black undergraduates on track for medical school by connecting them with Rhodes Scholar mentors
Street Theatre
A design for the Gardiner Expressway illustrates how U of T students are reimagining Toronto
Green Light for Student Commons
Long-awaited St. George student centre to open on College Street in 2017
Following Two Dreams
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
U of T’s Got That Swing
Dance-loving students hear the call of the jitterbug
Uniting the Humans of U of T
Jemel Ganal’s photographic “census” celebrates personal stories of the campus community
Perfecting the Knuckleball
A team of U of T engineering students has designed a machine that can throw baseball’s most difficult pitch
Predicting Genetic Disease
First-year student's company lands $100,000 in start-up funding to identify individual genetic health risks
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Computer science students are developing a legal application for IBM’s Jeopardy-winning computer as part of $100,000 contest
Slam Dunk!
The newly opened Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport will be a boon for campus and community athletics
The Blue and White Society Cheerleaders
“Shout! Fight! Blue and White!”
Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
Student scientists at Astronomy Summer School learn how to design the instruments that show us the cosmos
The Three-Minute Thesis
Students vie to condense years of research into an elevator pitch and win $1,000
A Spoonful of Mustard
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
17 Things Every U of T Student Should Do Before They Graduate
Stroll Philosopher’s Walk, peer through a telescope, hear the Gospel Choir and much more!
Telling the U of T Story
Student Amy Chong wins a global contest with her "We Love U of T" slideshow
A Crack Team of Coders
U of T computer science students win top honours at largest-ever Canadian university "hackathon"
A Better University
At the end of David Naylor’s term as president, the student experience is stronger, research and innovation are booming and the global impact of Toronto alumni is greater than ever
The Real Students of U of T
Reality television comes to U of T as students vie for chance to compete in Big Brother-like show
String Theory
U of T’s yo-yo master finds the secret to unwinding
Hands-on Learning
New College’s ONE program gets students into small classes – and out of the lecture hall
In Pursuit of Justice
Two U of T students recommend reparations for victims of child soldiers in Uganda
Engineering a Cure
Undergraduate students design their own experiments to address important medical questions
U of T Idol
Second-year student Patrick Simeon is crowned champion of Hart House's tri-campus singing competition
Mentoring Young Moguls
Yasmin Razavi helps students start their own businesses
Grace Under Pressure
A U of T grad student and alumnus created music for the launch of the Boundless campaign in just three weeks
Odd Bedfellows
Rather than warning students away from Wikipedia, some professors are now embracing it
Sweethearts
Love can bloom anytime and anywhere on U of T's three campuses
Breath of Life
Bev Bradley is developing technology to give hospitals in low-income countries a more reliable supply of medical oxygen