Northern Exposure
A U of T prof aims to better understand the needs of cancer patients in Nunavut Read More
Research & Ideas
Uberization
Companies such as Uber are disrupting entire industries, but this is good for the economy overall, says an economics prof Read More
Pssst, Wanna Buy a Kidney?
Most people recoil at the thought of selling human organs. But supplying the right information can change attitudes, a U of T study finds Read More
Data in Search of Scientists
With the U.S. facing a shortage of data analysts, a company led by a U of T grad is looking to bridge the gap Read More
Cooling Off
Will the Paris climate accord succeed where Kyoto didn’t? Read More
Words of Freedom
U of T is now home to the world's largest digitized collection of Soviet samizdat journals Read More
U of T and MaRS to Host First Canadian JLABS
Partnership with Johnson & Johnson will support up to 50 local biomedical startups Read More
On the Right Track
Prof. Eric Miller wants to use improved data – and more of it – to help cities make better transit decisions Read More
Team Spirit
Adolescents who play team sports are less likely to experience mental illness later in life, study finds Read More
A Cut Above
A “black box” for the operating room is leading to improved training for physicians and better knowledge of surgical errors Read More
Seeking Refuge
What can be done about the global migrant crisis? Read More
Muscle and Metal
How a unique collaboration is making life better for a student with cerebral palsy Read More
Spotlight on Dementia
An innovative blend of research and theatre is enabling scientists to reduce the stigma around a distressing disease Read More
From Good to Great
23 ideas for building an even better Toronto Read More
Mobile City
As Toronto's population grows, we will have to embrace alternatives to the car Read More
Diverse and Inclusive City
Diversity is one of Toronto's great strengths, but we can do more to ensure some people aren't left behind Read More
Co-operative and Productive City
There's a wealth of knowledge within the university's walls. It could be shared more often with municipal leaders Read More
Healthy City
How can we improve the health of some of the city's most vulnerable residents? Read More
Smart and Creative City
There's a wealth of innovative talent in Toronto. But we can do more to harness it effectively Read More
Sustainable City
Cities are more livable when they're clean and green Read More
Regenerating the Body
U of T scientists will help usher in a new era of designing and creating cells, tissues and organs, thanks to historic $114-million federal grant Read More
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health
New Dalla Lana centre aims to improve health outcomes for aboriginal communities Read More
New Centre to Fight Cancer
A U of T Mississauga team is tackling some of the most fatal forms of the disease Read More
Science Goes Social
Research2Reality, a new social media campaign, digests science for the public Read More
The Hidden Lives of Cells
Novel protein “map” developed at U of T could yield better treatments for many diseases Read More
Safe Passage
A student’s innovative rail car design would greatly reduce chances of an explosion Read More
Is Health a Human Right?
Recent cases in international law suggest the idea is gaining momentum Read More
Street Theatre
A design for the Gardiner Expressway illustrates how U of T students are reimagining Toronto Read More
Crazy Talk
Can we restore sanity and reason to politics? Read More
Loan Ranger
Online peer-to-peer lending company hopes to change how Canadians obtain loans Read More
Engineering a Human Liver
Liver tissue created in a U of T lab could help reduce the time and cost of drug development Read More
Training Journalists for a Fractured Media World
The Munk School’s Fellowship in Global Journalism turns subject experts into specialized reporters – and helps news outlets find the talent they need Read More
Getting Smarter
A U of T computer scientist is helping to build a new generation of intelligent machines Read More
East-West Art Feast
Collaboration between U of T, China will create new perspectives on art Read More
A Robot’s Helping Hand
A U of T lab is developing new technologies to assist older people with daily tasks Read More
Spoiled Rotten
A familiar problem in the West, food waste is quickly becoming a global issue Read More
Is It Time for a Universal Drug Plan?
Canadians could save billions through a nationwide plan to cover prescription drugs for all citizens Read More
Architect’s Playground
Benjamin Dillenburger uses computers and 3D printers to create structures that are impossible to draw and almost impossible to imagine Read More
Handheld Lab
U of T startup ChipCare gets set to unveil a revolutionary portable HIV blood-testing device Read More
Locked Away
Is solitary confinement ever appropriate? Read More
The Next Level
U of T and OCAD students team up to create award-winning video game Read More
Our Problem With Stuff
What is driving North America’s obsession with hoarding? Read More
Man on the Move
New Toronto mayor John Tory aims to get the city back on track Read More
Meet Mississauga’s New Mayor
Bonnie Crombie calls U of T Mississauga a “nucleus for ideas, innovation and excellence” Read More
U of T’s World Wide Web
The university’s scholars are collaborating with partners in every region of the globe to answer questions that challenge us all Read More
Team Health
City residents without a health card get care from U of T undergrads Read More
Tiny Strokes May Cause Dementia
A U of T medical imaging study suggests lifestyle changes and medications could reduce brain’s white matter loss Read More
The Dark Corners of Our DNA
A “deep-learning” algorithm shines a light on mutations in once-obscure areas of the genome Read More
Travel Upgrade
For many Torontonians, the daily commute is a spirit-crusher. What if it could enrich your life instead? Read More
From Lab to Living Room
A U of T grad's paper-thin lamp technology could revolutionize the lighting industry Read More
A New Kind of Telescope
The Dragonfly telescope created at U of T and Yale has led to the discovery of never-before-seen celestial structures Read More
Predicting Genetic Disease
First-year student's company lands $100,000 in start-up funding to identify individual genetic health risks Read More