Can We Learn from Other Cities How to Build Transit Better?
U of T students in a new course team up with community partners in Pune, India, to solve real-world urban problems
Where the World Meets
As much of the globe turns inward, U of T is doubling down on the value of international education
U of T Advisor Aims to Foster Civil Discussion on Tough Topics
English professor Randy Boyagoda says he will encourage understanding from ‘a place of curiosity and empathy’
The Change They Want
Winning over people to your cause is not easy. As these students discovered, it helps to have a personal – and persuasive – message
Education Is Evolving in the Age of AI
As ChatGPT disrupts conventional teaching and learning, U of T is helping instructors and students to adapt and innovate
Healing with Humour
Cody Caetano has written a painfully honest – and sometimes hilarious – memoir of growing up in a wayward family
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
Cities Are Driving Evolution
Globally crowdsourced study shows that white clovers are biologically adapting to city life, demonstrating the profound impact of urbanization
Three Moments from Autumn 2022
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
The Pharmacy of the Future
A new U of T facility will train pharmacists to take on a larger role in Canadian health care
Professor’s Gift Will Help Students in Financial Need
Shashi Kant’s new award will also support Black and Indigenous students, and those with disabilities
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
A Legacy of Mentorship
U of T creates memorial scholarship and chair in honour of alumnus Geoff Taber, who died tragically in a fire in 2016
A New Generation Seeks to “Ban the Bomb”
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
A Play’s Hopeful Message
Since joining the cast of Come From Away, Lee MacDougall has never seen so many audience members overcome with emotion. "This story reminds us of who we are"
U of T Gains Global Edge
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
Out of the Depths
Royal Ontario Museum exhibit tells the story of the world’s largest mammal
More Study Space Is on the Way
Robarts Common will create new places for students to study, work together and access the world’s digital knowledge
Open Book
The Human Library Project: This U of T grad student shared her story and a painful truth
Returning to Africa
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya
Pop-up Bike Lanes and Other Bright Ideas
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
Remembering Austin Clarke
U of T alum was among the first writers in Canada to pay attention to everyday life in Toronto. He was also a champion of social justice
Ruling the Pool
Olympic-bound Kylie Masse’s extraordinary ascent to the top of women’s swimming
The Konrad Group Helps Brands Boost their Digital Mojo
These U of T alumni help businesses from CBC to Coca-Cola thrive online
Parenting Guide
Mary Elizabeth Picher helps new parents better understand how little ones learn and grow
A Lesson for the World
Students visit Brazil to learn how it has cut poverty rates so dramatically
Making Women’s Grey Matter Matter
Lynn Posluns wants more brain-disease research to focus on females
Small is Beautiful
David MacLean is creating a small-scale Toronto – his first step to miniaturizing the entire country
Robarts Expansion to Begin This Spring
Five-floor addition will boost study and meeting spaces
Colombo’s Reach
Many of Singapore’s leaders are U of T grads, thanks to a unique scholarship
Forward Momentum
Student Alex Harold is a champion fundraiser for muscular dystrophy
Theatre Students in Spotlight at Shaw Festival
U of T Mississauga students pull back the curtain on the unique world of repertory theatre
Following Two Dreams
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
Saying “Oui” to Inclusivity
Social justice champ Emilie Nicolas honoured
Degrassi Creator Gives Back
Linda Schuyler’s $1-million gift to U of T celebrates cinema
The Power of Ideas
TEDx manager Becca Pace is helping the world listen in – and speak up
Cultivating Leaders
The Institute for Management and Innovation, a progressive school of management, launches at U of T Mississauga
N’sheemaehn Child Care Centre
The meaning behind the name of the N’sheemaehn Child Care Centre at U of T Scarborough is as interesting as the person who helped name it
Incredible Impact – in Education
The Katherine Ballantine Coutts Admission Scholarship is one part of a bigger strategy by U of T to provide more financial support to its students
A Woman on the Run
As her 50s approached, Margaret Webb set out to run her fastest-ever marathon… and write a book about aging and fitness
New Sculpture Honours Norman Bethune’s Legacy
The U of T-educated doctor had a huge impact on health
Walking in Mandela’s Footsteps
A new U of T student award promotes the ideals of Nelson Mandela
The Three-Minute Thesis
Students vie to condense years of research into an elevator pitch and win $1,000
Mona Gauthier Revealed Estrogen’s Role in Breast and Ovarian Cancers
U of T scientist helped discover key factor in risk for breast, ovarian cancers
A Robot That Helps Make Babies
Micro device developed at U of T could dramatically boost IVF’s effectiveness
A Fine Set of Pipes
Being hired as the first female organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England was music to Rachel Mahon’s ears.
Help in a Heartbeat
Toronto’s public defibrillators could save more lives if they were placed in better locations, U of T researchers find
Gift on the Ground
A $1-million donation supports environmental research in Scarborough’s Rouge Park
Security in a Heartbeat
Tired of typing in passwords? A new device can identify you by your unique cardiac rhythm
Get Better, Sooner
Seamless Mobile Health aims to reduce hospital readmissions following surgery and save millions in medical costs
Flights of Peace
Antoine Pappalardo is the CEO of a Toronto-based airline that flies aid missions to many of the world’s hot spots
Song and Dance
At Derrick Fung’s site, fans buy more than music – they buy musical experiences
Supporting African Scholars
A $22.5-million donation from MasterCard Foundation will bring bright young students to U of T
Into the Wild
U of T partners with the Jane Goodall Institute to send students to Uganda to study endangered wildlife
Stress Buster
How personal changes led Bailey Vaez to promote wellness at work
Hands-on Learning
New College’s ONE program gets students into small classes – and out of the lecture hall
Get it? Got it. Good!
A new app lets profs track student comprehension in real time
Meet Our Alumni Governors
Governing Council’s alumni members discuss the big issues ahead for U of T
In Pursuit of Justice
Two U of T students recommend reparations for victims of child soldiers in Uganda
An Artist’s Legacy
Doris McCarthy’s life’s work finds a permanent home at U of T Scarborough