Religion, Prayer and The Amazing Race
Muslims Nabeela Barday and Shahla Kara stay true to their faith as they vie to win a race around the world
People
Forensic Engineer
Bob Banks trained as both an engineer and a doctor... and now he investigates plane, car, and even space crashes in order to prevent future accidents
Party Out of Bounds
In the late 1980s, photographer John Simone captured New York City's outrageous counterculture on film
12 Inspiring People from U of T
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto's 187-year history of learning and discovery
Canada’s Next Top Author
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
Poll: Do You Unplug from the Net When You Go on Vacation?
A large minority of members of the U of T community report they have difficulty disconnecting -- even when they're taking time off from work
Pie a Prof
In vying to escape a sticky situation, six political science profs raise $13,700 for child refugees in Jordan
Farewell to the Master
Outgoing Massey College master John Fraser decodes the unusual traditions and unique contributions of U of T’s only graduate college
“Innis Was My Oasis”
Mark Weisdorf took no classes at Innis, but the college's Town Hall became the heart of his U of T community
The Three-Minute Thesis
Students vie to condense years of research into an elevator pitch and win $1,000
Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field
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 Spoonful of Mustard
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
Brew Crew
Lee Tseng’s craft beers are a hit in Shanghai
Suspense on Spaniel Island
Suzanne Kingsmill is a zoologist, carpenter and mystery author -- which leads to some unusual storylines
How to Build a Sustainable City
Can Toronto cut emissions by 80 per cent? If it’s up to Nadine Ibrahim, yes
A Reunion to Remember
Ann Nguyen and Paul Hiscock, two engineers from different worlds, decide to put a ring on it
World Changer
Katharine Hayhoe is one of the world’s top voices for climate action
Good Neighbour
Nicolas Koff is helping crowdfund community improvement projects
60 Seconds With Yoni Freedhoff
This doc prescribes chocolate
Looking for Bears in High Park
In her new novel, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer reimagines a strange episode from Ontario’s past
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.
In Vino Veritas
An anthropology degree adds depth to Adrian Marquez’s work as a sommelier
Boundless Promise
A long family history at the university encouraged this couple to create a new scholarship
Our Man in Beijing
Cultures meet at Sid Smith Hall
In Memoriam: Richard Simeon
A talent for building bridges made Simeon a sought-after advisor on federalism
In Memoriam: Joan Lax
Joan Lax made her mark in a male-dominated profession
Where People Pedal
Why are some wards more popular among cyclists than others?
Singing It for Themselves
Erin Bardua and Maureen Batt founded an opera company that’s not highbrow or high-cost, but simply fun
The Big Tasty
How Zella Palmer Cuadra’s MA project became a cookbook
A Medal for Mettle
Police Sergeant Jeffery Alderdice wasn’t sure how he’d react to the dangers of Afghanistan, but he more than passed his test of courage
Spectacular
Claire Battershill's new short story collection, Circus, explores the extraordinary
Spreading Smiles
Johanna Schaeffer and Harold Isaacs brighten many lives through their volunteer work
A Bright Light
Dorrian Porter builds a monument to visionary Nikola Tesla in Silicon Valley
Buzzing about Bees
What's the buzz around urban beekeeping? Gurushabd Khalsa tells all
Writing for Rookie Blue
Total immersion in the world of television led Tassie Cameron to screenwriting gigs – and her own show
Into the Wilderness
Animals in Canada – and how they live, mate and die – inspire an indie concept album by a U of T biologist and friends
The Heart Truth
Sarah Temple is justly proud of her role in the iconic Red Dress campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women
Chocolate Scientist
Elena Grouios works in a chocolate factory, inventing new treats. Sweet!
Astronomy’s Answer Man
A U of T grad student has created a website where anyone can pose burning questions about astronomy – and receive an expert reply
Pink Is for Hope
More than 17,000 supported CIBC's Run for the Cure, held at U of T in October
The Price of War
International aid fuels corruption in a conflict zone and may keep war going, says political science professor Aisha Ahmad
Transforming Health Care
Pharmacists will be crucial to developing a more efficient health-care system in Canada
In Memoriam: Anthony Pawson
Targeted drugs exist because Pawson discovered how cells communicate
In Memoriam: Ernest Sirluck
Renowned Milton scholar spearheaded plan to build Robarts Library
Championing Canadian Art
From the moment she arrived in Canada, Katerina Atanassova was drawn to the Group of Seven
Diplomatic Frontier
Mark McDowell is Canada’s first ambassador to Myanmar
Playbook
Inner worlds unfold in Anne Michaels’ new poem
Uncomforted
Second World War rape survivors still call for apology
Learning Together
For Jim and Sheila Latimer of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, a shared commitment to education helped cement their five-decade bond
Golden Glow
Alumna Laura Inward outclassed all competition in beach volleyball at the World Masters Games in August
Telling the U of T Story
Student Amy Chong wins a global contest with her "We Love U of T" slideshow
A Crack Team of Coders
U of T computer science students win top honours at largest-ever Canadian university "hackathon"
At Your Service
Personal librarians help first-year students understand U of T’s libraries
Path of Excellence
Outgoing provost Cheryl Misak on U of T: "We need to preserve this gem"
Athletic Champion
Kevin Reed supports the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport because he believes in the life-altering benefits of athletics
In Memoriam: J.N. Patterson Hume
As a co-founder of the computer science department, Hume helped usher in the Information Age
In Memoriam: Roxana Ng
Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies
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