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In 1917 and 1918 hundreds of U of T women spent the summers picking and packing fruits and vegetables, filling in for farmers who were away at war
In 1917 and 1918 hundreds of U of T women spent the summers picking and packing fruits and vegetables, filling in for farmers who were away at war
Millions of animals served on both sides of the conflict. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae developed close bonds with his horse Bonfire and dogs Bonneau and Mike
In 1914, 32 per cent of the British wounded contracted tetanus. The British and Allied command looked to the University of Toronto for help
In the trenches the only criteria for alarm devices were that they be loud and distinctive – but as a bonus, rattles didn’t require use of the lungs
Around the world, there’s a shift happening for women and girls, says activist Sally Armstrong
The University of Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association carries on a proud U of T tradition
Nisha Pahuja’s documentary film about women becomes a force for change
For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds.
Alumna Shahreen Reza hopes to roll out her coconut-husk pump filter across Bangladesh
Jason Logan argues that what the city needs most are innovative, visual, urban design ideas
Mark Daboll's PleaseJudgeMe.com website helps people improve their voice
What you don’t know about how you’re communicating
“Shout! Fight! Blue and White!”
As her 50s approached, Margaret Webb set out to run her fastest-ever marathon… and write a book about aging and fitness
Student scientists at Astronomy Summer School learn how to design the instruments that show us the cosmos
Muslims Nabeela Barday and Shahla Kara stay true to their faith as they vie to win a race around the world
In the late 1980s, photographer John Simone captured New York City's outrageous counterculture on film
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and factoids from the university’s 187-year history
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto's 187-year history of learning and discovery
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the U of T's 187-year history of learning and discovery
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto’s 187-year history of learning and discovery
Five intriguing technologies that could change your life by 2025
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
The Ontario and federal governments have signalled a serious commitment to globally competitive research excellence
Education faculty to more than double the size of its graduate programs in teacher education, eliminate BEd by 2015
The U of T-educated doctor had a huge impact on health
The War of 1812, as seen by political cartoonists
The Trinity College cafeteria draws its name from the French word for "cask" or "barrel"
Outgoing Massey College master John Fraser decodes the unusual traditions and unique contributions of U of T’s only graduate college
Mark Weisdorf took no classes at Innis, but the college's Town Hall became the heart of his U of T community
A new U of T student award promotes the ideals of Nelson Mandela
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
For Facebook and other technology companies it’s still an open – and troublesome – question
A new device promises to ease a major health concern for people with mobility problems
Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz
Tye Farrow is creating architecture that can actually prevent disease
Can Toronto cut emissions by 80 per cent? If it’s up to Nadine Ibrahim, yes
Beautiful portraits of U of T grads are part of Cosmopolis -- a unique project to celebrate diversity in Toronto
Katharine Hayhoe is one of the world’s top voices for climate action
A slideshow of rare and intriguing items from the library’s digital treasure trove.
Stroll Philosopher’s Walk, peer through a telescope, hear the Gospel Choir and much more!
A computer science grad reimagines two-dimensional web pages as 3-D virtual worlds
Drug-resistant infections are a man-made problem. Is it one we can solve?
Can Kirstine Stewart, a former CBC executive, boost Twitter’s fortunes?
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
U of T is developing new programs to help students succeed after graduation
New $60-million joint initiative will help people living with both mental and physical illnesses
U of T hosts the World Pride Human Rights Conference to give LGBT activists a voice
Video applications for MBA applicants a hit at the Rotman School
U of T acquires the “ultimate insider” collection of Allen Ginsberg photos of key pop-culture figures from the 1950s–1990s
A talent for building bridges made Simeon a sought-after advisor on federalism
Joan Lax made her mark in a male-dominated profession
In the world of law, hot tubbing is a common practice
Grad student Sara Angel has an ambitious idea to make Canadians more aware of our rich visual arts heritage
New software will help people with speech problems be more clearly understood
A South African reflects on the life and legacy of a human rights champion
Widely used industrial chemical has 7,100 times the potential climate impact of carbon dioxide
Erin Bardua and Maureen Batt founded an opera company that’s not highbrow or high-cost, but simply fun