Sparks of Brilliance
Meet U of T's next generation of scientists, thinkers and inventors
The New Regent Park
A university community helps a neighbourhood transform
The Myth of the Ivory Tower
New schools show U of T is engaged, adaptable and more relevant than ever
In This Issue
Starving Cancer Cells
Many scientists work for years to find a cure for a single type of cancer - Patrick Gunning has his sights set on four
Literary Songbird
Katherine Larson infuses her study of English with a passion for music to find new meaning in literature
Speed of Light
Joyce Poon is developing optical devices that could make computers vastly more powerful and a whole lot faster
Goodbye to Plastic?
Emma Master imagines a world with much less garbage, thanks to new organic materials she’s researching
The Art of Activism
Naisargi Dave investigates what inspires someone to take up a cause
Asia Rising
As global power shifts to Asia, Canada’s success will depend on seeing more than just business opportunities in the region, says Joseph Wong
Aging Well
Samir Sinha wants to help keep older Canadians healthy and independent for longer. As the population ages, the viability of our health-care system depends on it
Go Argonautes!
Julie Claycomb is researching a group of proteins that may yield new treatments for a variety of genetic and viral diseases
Markets Without Borders?
Deborah Cowen investigates what happens when governments sacrifice the rights of their citizens to protect the flow of goods across national lines
The Importance of Being Intuitive
Chen-Bo Zhong is interested in how intuition affects moral decisions – and prevents us from behaving unethically
Towers of Song
A U of T music grad runs an innovative program to bring affordable music lessons to Regent Park youth
Pathways’ Progress
A homework support program involving OISE students has more than doubled high school graduation rates in Regent Park
Meet Our Next President
World-renowned urban expert Meric Gertler will succeed David Naylor and serve as U of T’s 16th president
Building a Virtual Jukebox
UTM entrepreneurs win $2,500 for their eJuked app
A Trio of Rhodes
Three students have earned prestigious scholarships to study at Oxford
Someone to Watch Over Us
Victoria welcomes back a familiar face
Moustache Maven
Professor Allan Peterkin is the world’s leading facial-hair expert
The Stories She Tells
Filmmaker Sarah Polley's advice for students who want to get into the movie business? Just do it
Poculi Ludique Societas
U of T's medieval drama group gives tell-all history on their Latin name
A Global Observatory
The Munk School expands into a restored heritage building on Bloor – and extends its reach around the world
Peace of Mind
A U of T project aims to bring better mental health to a country where most illnesses go untreated
The Right Candidate for You
Vote Compass helps citizens sort one politician’s views from another’s. Now, municipal voters will get to try it
K-Pop
Will "Gangnam Style" open the doors for other South Korean artists?
A House Divided
Creating “thermal zones” in a home could reduce energy costs by as much as 80 per cent
Machine Translation
Understand and speak Mandarin? If not, a computer may soon do it for you
Patent Wars
Intellectual property rights are intended to foster innovation. But could they actually be stifling it?
What Do the Adrenal Glands Do?
U of T team's video wins Scientific American challenge
Arms and the Prehistoric Man
Discovery suggests human ancestors began hunting with stone-tipped spears far earlier than previously thought
Urban Crusader
CivicAction CEO Mitzie Hunter is a champion for a better Toronto
The Kite Runner
Tarik Kadri gives hope to orphans in India
Cry the Beloved Country
A network of Syrian expats is bringing youth abroad to study in safety
Canada’s Most Wanted
Nathan Morlando brings the story of famed Toronto bank robber Edwin Boyd to the big screen
It Happened One Night
For Tanya Koivusalo and Adam Nayman, it was a “blockbuster” beginning for a slow and steady romance
UC’s Bright Lights
University College celebrates “alumni of influence” with gala event
An Education
In 1940, Joyce Taylor graduated in physiotherapy – and soon set off to war
Eight Degrees of Education
Most people retire from higher education after a maximum of three degrees. Lorne Bozinoff went for eight
U of T Engineering turns 100
The Lady Godiva Memorial Band serenades students on Founder’s Day