Healthy Minds
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
A Life in Blue and White
From champion student athlete to UTSC’s principal: Bruce Kidd ushers in a new era at the university’s eastern campus
Goodbye to Cars!
U of T embarks on a bold plan to restore, renew and beautify the historic St. George campus
In This Issue
A New Strategy for Student Mental Health
Landmark U of T report calls for a “systems approach” to mental health on campus
A Canadian Hero for Mental Health
Twenty years ago, Michael Wilson witnessed the terrible impact of stigma around mental illness. He’s been working tirelessly to erase it ever since
Who Are the Members of the Winning Team?
Meet the winners of the bid to restore, renew and beautify St. George campus
Toward a Greener Future
U of T is an international leader in climate change research and teaching
Robarts Expansion to Begin This Spring
Five-floor addition will boost study and meeting spaces
Top-Ranked University of Toronto
U of T places among the top in several international university rankings
Double Value in Being Green
Energy savings on all three campuses are good for the climate, but also leave more money for academic programs
Roy Ivor Hall
A U of T Mississauga residence is named after the Birdman of Mississauga
Contemplating the Cosmos
Thousands of spectators witnessed a double celestial phenomenon on the St. George campus
Poll: When Do You Start Studying for Exams?
Many U of T students prefer to cram before an exam
U of T Supports Syrian Refugees
The university will create 100 bursaries for students at risk due to war
War Child
Michel Chikwanine talks about his long, difficult journey to the African Studies program at U of T
U of T and MaRS to Host First Canadian JLABS
Partnership with Johnson & Johnson will support up to 50 local biomedical startups
At the Heart of a Great Campaign
Volunteers make immeasurable contributions to the university’s fundraising efforts
Bringing History to Light
Alumna Joan Randall helps bring historically important documents to U of T
Literary Detective
Phyllis Grosskurth was one of Canada’s best biographers, and one of University College’s first female English professors
Andrew John Becker Helped Identify Stem Cells
His work also enabled researchers to identify, map and sequence genes
On the Right Track
Prof. Eric Miller wants to use improved data – and more of it – to help cities make better transit decisions
Team Spirit
Adolescents who play team sports are less likely to experience mental illness later in life, study finds
The 6ix
Rap star Drake popularized Toronto’s new nickname
A Cut Above
A “black box” for the operating room is leading to improved training for physicians and better knowledge of surgical errors
Say What?
Knowtions aims to make translating complex scientific documents into any language faster and more accurate
Seeking Refuge
What can be done about the global migrant crisis?
Taking Off
You’ve heard of burlesque? Now, there’s nerdlesque
Muscle and Metal
How a unique collaboration is making life better for a student with cerebral palsy
Space Odyssey
Rocket scientist Natalie Panek designs technology bound for Mars
Colombo’s Reach
Many of Singapore’s leaders are U of T grads, thanks to a unique scholarship
Waste Not, Want Not
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer
The Art of the Brew
Filmmaker Rock Baijnauth’s search for the perfect brew inspired Barista
A Stroll into Marriage
Diana Addeo and Yan Cote chose to seal their future together on Philosopher’s Walk
The Magic and Tragedy of Street Art
Alumna Fathima Mohiuddin takes her art to where the people are
A Life in Blogging
Kerry Clare reflects on how her online oeuvre has shaped her journey
60 Seconds with Ariel Garten
Calming the monkey mind
A Room of Their Own
U of T’s first women’s residences launched lively campus traditions