A Prescription for Equality
A new medical academy at U of T Scarborough will try to close Canada’s racial health gap
Heard It Through the AI
Ilya Sutskever is building artificial intelligence that’s mastering a new skill – language
Investigating Crime, One Fake Body at a Time
U of T Mississauga’s forensic science program gives students a unique training experience
In This Issue
Three Moments from Autumn 2022
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
What Do You Like Most About Being Back on Campus?
We asked 100 students. Their top answer was not surprising
Universities Can Bolster Democracy
How? By fostering debate across differences – and educating citizens who will engage in civic life
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
How to Eat Sustainably on a Budget
Four tips for being kind to the planet – and your wallet – when you buy groceries
The Costs of Extraction
Prof. Kristen Bos investigates how pollution has affected – and continues to affect – Indigenous communities
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
What Is the Future of Urban Farming?
Researchers at U of T Scarborough are testing which crops fare best on city roofs
From Strength to Strength
U of T’s new Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport will help athletes at all levels perform better
Cities Are Driving Evolution
Globally crowdsourced study shows that white clovers are biologically adapting to city life, demonstrating the profound impact of urbanization
Spreading the Gospel
A Juno Award-winning teacher wants all his students to feel there is a place for them in music
We Tested an AI While Creating This Issue
We used an artificial intelligence to write headlines, add text to a story and summarize a longer article. It was often eerily good
Can an AI Design a Magazine Cover?
The short answer is “yes,” but it’s not easy – at least it wasn’t for us