What Really Makes Surgery Safer
By analyzing operating-room “black box” data, researcher Patricia Trbovich is showing that better systems – not just better surgeons – prevent harm Read More
The Story Behind Ozempic
A scientific detour reshaped how we treat diabetes and obesity Read More
A Better Way to Build Cancer Drugs?
Using artificial intelligence combined with peptide design, a U of T–linked startup takes its first treatment into clinical trials Read More
Teaching AI to Think Like a Lawyer
A platform created at U of T speeds up legal reasoning without replacing human judgment Read More
In This Issue
Move Fast and Heal People
How U of T researchers are turning bold ideas into better care – and healthier communities Read More
How to Clean Water Using AI and Light
Student Diana Virgovicova is developing new materials that could transform how the world addresses water pollution Read More
AI Gives Doctors a New Way to Track Brain Health
A U of T startup’s platform could help detect Alzheimer’s earlier and monitor concussion recovery Read More
Is the Land Still Safe?
Partnering with Treaty 8 First Nations, researcher Élyse Caron-Beaudoin is studying whether industrial contaminants are endangering traditional foods Read More
Better Diabetes Screening – and Faster Access to Care
How U of T researcher Ghazal Fazli is helping identify diabetes earlier – and connecting patients with the follow-up they need Read More
Putting Innovation to Work
Turning leading-edge research into real-world impact in the age of AI Read More
Understanding Repetitive Behaviours in Autism
A workshop explores how rhythm and pattern can soothe, express and build connection Read More
Training the Mind, One Breath at a Time
A U of T-developed app takes a game-like approach to meditation, helping users listen to their bodies – and manage stress Read More
A Comedy About Mental Health? It’s More Than Self-Therapy
Novelist Leanne Toshiko Simpson on why she found comedy to be a powerful tool for talking about mental health Read More
A New Way to Protect Your Teeth
A U of T alum’s dental chew aims to tackle one of the world’s most widespread – and overlooked – health problems Read More
Move Fast and Make Things
How U of T thinkers and founders are improving how we live, learn and build Read More
AI Can Be Used However We Want. We Need to Think Bigger
From health care to literacy, AI will only matter if we choose ambitious goals and commit to the hard work of achieving them Read More
How U of T is Powering Startup Growth in Canada
A network of entrepreneurship hubs is attracting billions in investment and helping keep Canadian talent at home Read More
For a Century, This School Has Put Children First
How U of T’s Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study continues to rethink what education is for Read More
How To Engage Today’s Students? Try An Escape Room
Professors are experimenting with ways to make learning more active, immersive and effective Read More
A New Chair for the Next Stage of AI
The endowed position will help turn research into tangible advances in health, sustainability and public life Read More
Every Crime Has a Footprint. The Challenge Is Finding It
A U of T contest asks students to use AI to detect terrorist financing and other serious crimes hidden in financial data Read More
U of T Startups Take the Spotlight at True Blue Expo
Ventures in AI, health, and cleantech showcase what’s being built right now Read More
What If Farms Didn’t Need Soil?
A vertical growing system points to a lower-carbon future for food Read More
Never Lose Your Records Again
A U of T startup lets you securely store and share your credentials – without relying on paper documents or waiting for the mail Read More
A Hands-on Lesson in the Science of Snow
Northeast of Toronto, students dig, drill and measure their way to understanding a frozen landscape Read More
Building a Better Way to Assess Kids’ Language Skills
While most AI tools are trained on adult language, researcher Eunice Jang has developed a platform that understands how children speak, write and learn Read More
Rethinking How Materials Are Made
Alum Michael Helander’s company is using simulation to speed the development of materials for electronics, energy and more Read More
Would You Ever Start Your Own Company?
Ambition runs high among students – but so do the doubts that can hold them back Read More