Winter 2008

U of T Magazine edition Winter 2008

Featured Posts

Untangling Alzheimer’s

A U of T centre is hunting down the genes that cause this debilitating brain illness, and moving us closer to a cure Read More

This spring, an international team of physicists, including several from U of T, will launch the most ambitious science experiment ever devised. Their goal: to unlock the secrets of the universe Read More

In This Issue

David Shore and Hugh Laurie on the set of House. Photo courtesy of Fox/Global

The House That Dave Built

How law grad David Shore took one misanthropic doctor, added a large dose of twisted humour and created the hit medical drama House Read More

So You Want to Write for Pictures?

From movies to TV and comedy to animation, here is a small sampling of U of T alumni who wrote their way to success south of the border Read More

Are You at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s?

Genetic testing may provide an answer - but it’s rarely decisive and can have unexpected consequences Read More

Life, the Universe and TV

Three views on scientific investigation Read More

GTA Overload?

Our undergraduate recruitment challenge Read More

When Flattery Rears Its Head

Children as young as four understand that well-placed praise can yield social benefits Read More

Nutrition in a Bottle

Food Engineering Group is creating a drink that will provide protein, vitamins and micronutrients Read More

Seeking Justice for All

Pilot project helps people avoid jail-shelter cycle Read More

Roger Martin served as the Dean of the Rotman School of Management from 1998 to 2013. His research interests include integrative thinking, business design, and country competitiveness. In his current role, Roger is the Academic Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute with a research focus on democratic capitalism.

When Opposing Thoughts Attract

Roger Martin, dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, illustrates his concept of "integrative thinking" in his new book Read More

Something in the Air

An international research team has found traces of phosgene in the atmosphere Read More

Space Invader

Dr. Dave Williams breaks Canadian spacewalk records Read More

Urban Legend

Celebrated American academic Richard Florida heads up the new Martin Prosperity Institute at U of T Read More

Thinking Big

Chief advancement officer David Palmer lays the groundwork for the next generation of fundraising at U of T Read More

About Face

A popular social networking website is changing how students interact Read More

Constitutional Centre at Law School

U of T's Faculty of Law receives largest donation ever given to a law school in Canada Read More

Varsity Track Gets New Name

The Davenport Family Foundation supports Varsity Centre campaign in memory of John L. Davenport Read More

Tanenbaums Create Engineering Scholarships

Tanenbaums pledge $1 million to support admission scholarships in the Department of Civil Engineering Read More

Donor Supports “Helping” Disciplines

Nora Post decided to donate to U of T where her money would make the greatest impact for students Read More

Donating BCE Shares Yields Tax Benefit

U of T and donor benefit from donated shares Read More

History Professor Creates Holocaust Essay Prize

Endowed essay prize recognizes academic excellence in Holocaust Studies Read More

University Blues?

Author Jeff Rybak talks about the educational system's flaws - and how students can play to its strengths. Read More

Elizabeth Hay Wins Giller Prize

Scientist grads awarded honorary degrees, inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame Read More

Meet the Press

John M.Kelly Library is home to a 6,000-pound, hand-operated flatbed Reliance printing press Read More