Consultant with a Cause
John Paul de Silva's company provides sound – and less costly – business advice to help non-profit organizations raise funds more effectively Read More
Backpacking with a Purpose
David Berkal wants to change the way people think about tourism Read More
Search and Discovery
If you think Google has made doing scholarly research a cinch, U of T’s chief librarian Larry Alford has news for you Read More
The Unsure Thing
The conditions for entrepreneurs in Canada are good, says Rotman professor Will Mitchell. It’s our attitude that needs work Read More
Naturally Cool
An experimental green roof is built atop the Daniels Faculty Read More
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 Read More
Speed of Light
Joyce Poon is developing optical devices that could make computers vastly more powerful and a whole lot faster Read More
Goodbye to Plastic?
Emma Master imagines a world with much less garbage, thanks to new organic materials she’s researching Read More
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 Read More
The Stories She Tells
Filmmaker Sarah Polley's advice for students who want to get into the movie business? Just do it Read More
A Global Observatory
The Munk School expands into a restored heritage building on Bloor – and extends its reach around the world Read More
Patent Wars
Intellectual property rights are intended to foster innovation. But could they actually be stifling it? Read More
Apocalypse How?
The world is certain to end – just probably not this year Read More
Zombies vs. Vampires
What’s scarier, a zombie or vampire apocalypse? Read More
Honouring a Mentor
Ophthalmologist Agnes Wong supports an award named for a doctor who inspired her Read More
Voter Inequality
In a federal election, why does a vote from Charlottetown count for more than one from Markham? Read More
Tossing a Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has finally produced its last penny. Is it time to get rid of the nickel, too? Read More
Future Forest
Will higher air temperatures affect Canada's evergreen forests? Read More
Blue and White Pride
New chancellor Michael Wilson is pumped to champion University of Toronto spirit Read More
Watchful Eyes
Security cameras are everywhere. A new app invites Torontonians to help map them Read More
Clash of the Britons
Was the War of 1812 actually a civil war? Read More
Rendezvous in Paris
Alumni feel the joie at the Vari home Read More
The Mobile Scholar
As students and faculty snap up smartphones, U of T aims to make Wi-Fi fast and ubiquitous Read More
A Woman’s Place
Dorothy Shekter was often told she didn't belong at university. But she persevered -- and did some amazing things as a social worker Read More
Faster, Higher, Stronger
You don’t need an Olympic training regimen to get healthy through exercise Read More
Labour Days
Chinese propaganda posters from the 1960s celebrate work as an act of nation-building Read More
Scholarship Honours Toronto Developer
Friends and family of the late Paul Oberman have created an award for architecture and urban design Read More
Recognizing a Trailblazer
An award for black medical students honours a Toronto surgeon Read More
Elderburbia
A term for Canada's growing population of senior citizens Read More
Politics and the One Per Cent
What effect will unlimited corporate spending have on the U.S. election? Read More
Reading is Believing
Grad Asim Hussain believes in the power of books to help people reach their full potential Read More
Real Life 101
Humanities for Humanity brings U of T students and Toronto residents together to explore life’s “big ideas” Read More
Lakeside Views
What principles should guide how a city develops its waterfront? Read More
Stem Cell Pioneers
Discovery by James Till and Ernest McCulloch stands as "one of the most remarkable medical-research achievements of the 20th century" Read More
Land Speed Record
A bicycle that can exceed 110 km/h? U of T engineering students have designed and built one Read More
150 Years of Varsity Football
Gala fundraiser at Great Hall in Hart House will mark Blues milestone Read More
Europe’s Debt Troubles
With the markets betting on a Greek default, and the situation in Spain deteriorating, a second global financial crisis looms Read More
Intellectual Hubs
New instructional centres are opening at U of T’s east and west campuses Read More
Defeating Dementia
Mark Tanz’s $5-million gift will support research into Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases Read More
Hint Fiction
What can you write in less than 25 words? Read More
Still Life
Pictures of animals through history reveal how our thinking about them has changed Read More
Arab Spring
Will the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East usher in lasting change? Read More
Setting the Scene
Professor Dan Silver comes up with a new way of looking at cities Read More
Funemployment
Sometimes, being unemployed can be positive - it depends on who you ask Read More
The End of Moore’s Law?
For almost half a century, computer chips have doubled in power every 18 months. But this may not hold true for much longer, says Eugene Fiume Read More
The Urban Forest
"Neighbourwoods" uses Google Earth to share info about the health of city trees Read More
Power Down
Conserving energy on the St. George campus Read More
New Year’s Revolution
A proposed new calendar would give February an extra week and start every month on a Monday. Read More
The Fallen
Joanne Tod is painting portraits of every Canadian soldier who has died in Afghanistan Read More
Balkan Journey
Living on the fringes of Europe Read More
A Faculty Looks Ahead
Arts and Science proposal would enhance undergraduate learning and eliminate deficit, says dean Read More
The Mobile Revolution
U of T libraries and bookstore adapt to the iPad era Read More
Polar Express
Architecture prof's Arctic designs include proposed Russia-Alaska rail link Read More