Chocolate Scientist
Elena Grouios works in a chocolate factory, inventing new treats. Sweet!
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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
Tour de Force
In Normandy, U of T students teach visitors about Canada’s role in the Second World War
Silver Screen Gangster
Derek Tsang plays criminals in movies, but directs films about love and family
International Love Affair
For Francesca Valente, an Italian cultural mediator, and Branko Gorjup, a Croatian scholar of Canadian literature, shared passions have resulted in a truly international love affair
Breaking Away
For most of us, 27,000 km would be an unbearably long flight. Ali Burke is cycling that far
Cycling from Alaska to Argentina
Ali Burke shares her cycling experiences - midway through her 27,000-kilometre ride
Grousing with Grace
Amy Fish understands the fine art of complaining. Here, she shares some tips to help the rest of us get our way
Life on Earth, Mars and Beyond
The inaugural Toronto Science Festival, hosted by U of T, will feature leading scientists addressing fundamental questions about human existence
Of Mules and Men
Laura Clarke’s poetry wins her the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award
Activism 2.0
What's different about today's environmental activists? Tools of the trade, says Emily Hunter, and a sense that change must happen now
Rent Anything!
Many of us have valuable stuff we rarely use. Now you can rent it out, thanks to a peer-to-peer platform from grad Martin Wong that works just like Airbnb
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
Taking Care
Mary Jo Haddad came to Sick Kids to look after ill children. As CEO, she helped nurse the whole hospital back to good health
Supporting African Scholars
A $22.5-million donation from MasterCard Foundation will bring bright young students to U of T
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
History’s Turning Points
A major gift to Trinity College will help bring recent events into sharper focus for students
Global Leaders
Prestigious new award from the W. Garfield Weston Foundation will enable PhD students to conduct research abroad
In Memoriam: Michael Hough
The founder of landscape architecture at the University of Toronto was an eco-pioneer
In Memoriam: Robert Madden
Robert Madden believed that teaching was the art of sharing knowledge
The Unsure Thing
The conditions for entrepreneurs in Canada are good, says Rotman professor Will Mitchell. It’s our attitude that needs work
Renaissance Man
Dominic Man-Kit Lam’s World Eye Organization has improved countless lives. He’s also a successful artist. Next on his list: edible vaccines
Stress Buster
How personal changes led Bailey Vaez to promote wellness at work
Bon Appetit, Paris
A food truck in a world culinary capital? With great fare, Jordan Feilders proves it’s possible
Perfect Harmony
For Brian Finley and Donna Bennett, it was a match made in music.
Global Citizen
Remi Kanji transforms her sense of global citizenship into action
Comic Book Hero
Peter Birkemoe went from engineering to running a comic book store
A Do-It-Yourself Legal Kit?
Monica Goyal’s company helps people avoid hefty lawyer’s fees
Pipe Dreams
Sarah Svendsen and Rachel Mahon are proving that organ music isn’t just for Dracula lovers
Cupcake Maestro
Tania Grafstein-Ho’s entrepreneurial spirit and love of desserts motivated her to start an artisanal baking business
Making Traffic Smarter
An intelligent transportation system could reduce wait times at traffic lights in Toronto by more than half
Modern-Day Tintin
Much like the Belgian reporter, cinematographer Michael Boland has dodged peril and travelled the world to get a scoop
Sparks of Brilliance
Meet U of T's next generation of scientists, thinkers and inventors
Meet Our Next President
World-renowned urban expert Meric Gertler will succeed David Naylor and serve as U of T’s 16th president
A Trio of Rhodes
Three students have earned prestigious scholarships to study at Oxford
Someone to Watch Over Us
Victoria welcomes back a familiar face
The Stories She Tells
Filmmaker Sarah Polley's advice for students who want to get into the movie business? Just do it
A Global Observatory
The Munk School expands into a restored heritage building on Bloor – and extends its reach around the world
Urban Crusader
CivicAction CEO Mitzie Hunter is a champion for a better Toronto
The Kite Runner
Tarik Kadri gives hope to orphans in India