U of T’s 196th Birthday Quiz
Test your knowledge of all things U of T in honour of the university’s 196th anniversary on March 15!
Campus
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
Displaced by War
U of T has a history of helping scholars fleeing violence in their home countries. This year, many Ukrainians have found a haven here
Investigating Crime, One Fake Body at a Time
U of T Mississauga’s forensic science program gives students a unique training experience
Universities Can Bolster Democracy
How? By fostering debate across differences – and educating citizens who will engage in civic life
What Do You Like Most About Being Back on Campus?
We asked 100 students. Their top answer was not surprising
Three Moments from Autumn 2022
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
Concrete Magic
U of T Scarborough’s Andrews Building has become a Canadian landmark
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
Green All Over
These four new U of T buildings will reach the highest levels of sustainability
Doors Open
A new network will support research excellence, mentorship and collaboration among Black scholars at U of T
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
What If…
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
Together, We Can Defy Gravity
U of T’s visionary new campaign will engage volunteers and donors in fulfilling our commitment to inclusive excellence
Three Moments from Spring 2022
Architecture students get ready to build, snowshoeing in Scarborough and growing plants for science
U of T Mississauga Opens a New Centre for Diabetes Research
The $40 million Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations will improve diabetes care and lower risk
Three Moments from Fall 2021
Testing out new technologies – and collecting an old one
Nite of Nights
An annual revue, written and performed by engineering students, lampoons its way into a second century
Three Ways Canada Celebrated Insulin’s 100th Anniversary
The game-changing treatment for diabetes patients was marked with a special stamp and coin – and a Heritage Minute
Law Firms Pledge Support to Black Future Lawyers
New U of T program encourages Black undergrads to consider law school
Toward a Sustainable Future
Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action
Who Is Included?
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
Board Games That Put Learning into Play
These three games are educational for both teens and adults
On Watkins’ Pond
Who built U of T Mississauga’s most picturesque spot?
Three Moments from Spring 2021
Learning to live with the pandemic
Three Moments from Fall 2020
Convocation Hall’s new top, preparing for virtual labs, and a spectacular campus trail that’s accessible to all
Pulling Together
How U of T handled a semester like no other
A New Era in Medicine
How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care
Hope in a Difficult Time
Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year
Out of Action, Comes Hope
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
Inspired by a Wigwam, and Open to All
A new gathering spot at U of T Scarborough will be a hub for local Indigenous culture
It Got Better
How a simple sticker helped members of the LGBTQ community feel more welcome at U of T
Meet Anne Dale, Dentistry’s Unofficial Historian
The museum she curates at the Faculty of Dentistry holds thousands of objects that tell the story of the profession in Canada
Heroes of Our Time
Members of the U of T community are working alongside colleagues from around the world to respond to the pandemic
How Often Do You Say Something That You Know Is Untrue?
We asked 100 U of T students. A majority said they tell a lie at least once a week
How Women Gained Entry to a U of T Haven
A professor, his wife and the Group of Seven helped seal the deal
Updating Hart House for a New Generation
A legacy gift from alum Donald Burwash will help make the iconic student centre more accessible to all
A Bright Future for Front Campus
U of T’s plans for new trees, gardens and green space around King’s College Circle bring the university a $100,000 gift
In What City Were You Born?
We asked 100 U of T students, faculty and staff. More than half said they came from outside Canada
Walk on the Wild Side
In 1976, a strange band of characters jostled their way up St. George Street with beat-up blackboards and battered chairs
Welcoming the World
Canadians take pride in their model of multiculturalism. We need to remind ourselves of why it’s worked so well
Tomorrow’s Campus Has Arrived
These eight donor-supported buildings are giving students great new places to learn
Hart House Turns 100
U of T’s beloved student centre once had a flying trapeze. A century later, that spirit lives on
Exciting Changes Are Coming to St. George
Over the next decade, these four projects will transform the downtown campus
The Boundless Campaign’s Remarkable Achievement
More than 100,000 alumni came together to raise $2.641 billion for the University of Toronto
After Boundless, U of T Sets Its Sights Even Higher
An historic gift from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman offers a glimpse of what’s to come
You Can Learn More Than You Think from a Beer Label
In U of T Libraries’ collections, scholars find the raw material for their research
Reasons We’re Grateful
How do we wish to thank you? Let us count the ways
A Tamil Studies Course Shed Light on My Family History
How Kavithaa Kandasamy gained a new perspective on the Sri Lankan civil war
Building Better Cities
How a global hub of urban thinkers could bring tangible improvements to the lives of millions of people
America’s Game Might Have Kicked Off at U of T
Almost a century-and-a-half ago, a group of students played a sport that looked a lot like gridiron football
Strength in Numbers
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
What You Can Do with an Advanced Degree
Many recent PhD grads are professors, but a growing number, especially in the sciences, have landed jobs in the private sector
Night Owls Unite
An all-night event at Hart House celebrated sleep – and the lack of it
Twice the Impact
Paul and Alessandra Dalla Lana give U of T a second $20 million for public health and health-care systems
Your Education Will Be Televised
A U of T library student delivers a high-tech talk
Expecting the Unexpected
U of T provides an unparalleled setting in which students can prepare for a world of possibilities
Our Partners in Africa
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones
Top of the Class in Canada
Across international rankings, U of T remains one of the top publicly funded universities in the world