Switching Off Addiction
Discovery refutes the view that addiction causes permanent change in the brain
Banned Chemical Travels Far
Suspected carcinogen followed atmospheric and water flows across three oceans
Celebrating 120 Years of Women at U of T
Lectures and events mark persistent struggle for equality
Peace and Conflict Studies Centre Named for Trudeau
Former prime minister symbolizes "pursuit of a just society tempered by intellect and compassion," director says
Pull Up a Chair
Twenty-five faculty named Canada Research Chairs
U of T Well Represented at Junos
In other award news, four faculty named to Order of Canada
A Challenging Donation
Rotman professor emeritus William Waters gives $2.5 million to support student awards
Thanks a Billion!
Six years, 112,819 donors, more than $1 billion
Mapping U of T’s Success
A sampling of new programs, chairs and buildings that are changing the face of U of T, thanks to campaign dollars
Decoding SARS
Organism combined mammalian and avian viruses, researchers find
Trading Spaces
Women aren't entering skilled trades, despite shortage of workers
A Hero in Her Own Right
Jamaican-born nurse tended to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War
Mixing Therapies Can Hurt
Natural-health products and may cause adverse reactions with cancer treatments
The Power of Television
A popular sitcom may be changing the way we speak
Two Degrees of Separation
Maritimers are better connected than other Canadians, survey finds
Sophisticated Security
Prof's encryption technique could lead to more secure documents
Street-Smart Nurse
Cathy Crowe fights for the health needs of the homeless
Double Vision
Vivienne Poy gets degree, then begins conferring them
Doctor Awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Physician established foundation to raise awareness about Fragile X
Notes from Underground
Prof compiles stories about strange worlds beneath our feet
Smokers More Prone to TB
Researchers find that male smokers in India are four times more likely to contract TB
Grand Role Models
Grandparents are important emotional guides for adult grandchildren
New York Stories
Many early Canadian writers migrated to the U.S.
Shedding Light on Dark Matter
Scientists find that galaxies are surrounded by huge halos of dark matter
Eroding Iron Disorder
Blood pressure medication found to help
Retiring to the Office
Managers are more likely than clerical or blue-collar workers to find another job after retirement
Training Ground for Tots
Childcare facility will support people doing work in early childhood education
Accommodating Students
Four new student residences open across three campuses
Trinity Provost Wins Literary Award
Margaret MacMillan is honoured for her book Paris 1919
Ambassador for Ukraine
Foundation establishes a lecture series at U of T's Centre for Russian and East European Studies
Calming First-Year Jitters
Workshops help incoming students deal with stresses of university life
Trinity College’s Founding Moments
New book places college in a rich social, cultural and religious context
Prescription for Success
U of T grad scores nation's highest mark on pharmacy exam
Jewison picks up GG
Pitblado couple honoured for longtime commitment to arts advocacy
Taking Stock of SAD
Sufferers of seasonal depression appear more willing to take financial risks in winter
Getting to the Heart of High-Speed Design
Findings could influence laser design
Bred in the Bone
New development in bone growth may lead to new treatments
Diversity Adversity
Canada leads in public policy for same sex couples
Putting Mad Cow Out to Pasture
Faculty of Medicine researchers are testing a possible vaccine
Lost in Translation
Study brings together Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism
Why Day Care Matters
New report by U of T economists support advocates of publicly funded child care
U of T Racing Team Takes Top Honours
First time Canadians have won competition
Grad Gives Plaudits to Professors
Grad expresses gratitude by giving to the Annual Fund
An Anniversary to Remember
Eighty years ago, insulin began commercial production
Kudos
U of T grants four faculty members the title of "University Professor"
Silver-Screen Scribes at Innis
Cinema Studies to get its first Screenwriter in Residence
BA Changing by Degrees
U of T's 15-credit program eliminated
A Room of One’s Own
100th anniversary of Annesley Hall
Kudos
Alumni named to the Order of Canada and other alumni recognitions
Online Odyssey
The Digital Library for Alumni
Analyzing Freud and African Literature
Applying key concepts of Western psychoanalysis to the prose and journalism of Africa
Evolutionary News
Different physical traits discovered between sexes of the same prehistoric species
Anemia Bleeds Developing Economies
Calculating the economic impact of iron deficiency
The Changing Shape of Software
ShapeTape software could help design and refine 3-D models
A Prescription for ER Overcrowding
Study measures overcrowding in hospital emergency rooms
Redefining Riches
Theology professor explores why people in countries with struggling economies often seem happier
Premature Births Linked to Dieting
Undernutrition could have an impact on development
New Residence Promises Multiple Benefits
Building community: donors Russell and Katherine Morrison
Model Critiques
Legendary architects Frank Gehry and Daniel Libeskind review graduate student designs
Corus of Support
New Chair in Communications Strategy supported by Corus Entertainment