Incredible Impact – in Media
U of T’s Fellowship in Global Journalism is the first program in the world that specifically trains professionals and academics to be reporters
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Nothing Lacking But the Roar of Battle
Students trained in combat-like conditions in the basement of Hart House, with a trench and a painted mural of a Belgian village
Letter from the Front
A note home from Captain Frederick Banting illustrates soldiers’ tendency to downplay injuries and hardship
An Artist at War
A sculptor by profession, Frederick Coates, who also taught at U of T, used his modelling skills to help surgeons rebuild shattered faces
Farmerettes Help at Home
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
Animals, the Forgotten Warriors
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
Waging War on Infection
In 1914, 32 per cent of the British wounded contracted tetanus. The British and Allied command looked to the University of Toronto for help
Objects of Salvation
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
Woman’s Time
Around the world, there’s a shift happening for women and girls, says activist Sally Armstrong
Sweet Legacy
The University of Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association carries on a proud U of T tradition
A Conversation with India
Nisha Pahuja’s documentary film about women becomes a force for change
The Two of Us
For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds.
Preventing a Mass Poisoning
Alumna Shahreen Reza hopes to roll out her coconut-husk pump filter across Bangladesh
A Creative Director for Toronto?
Jason Logan argues that what the city needs most are innovative, visual, urban design ideas
60 Seconds with Aelita Brivins
What you don’t know about how you’re communicating
The Blue and White Society Cheerleaders
“Shout! Fight! Blue and White!”
A Woman on the Run
As her 50s approached, Margaret Webb set out to run her fastest-ever marathon… and write a book about aging and fitness
Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
Student scientists at Astronomy Summer School learn how to design the instruments that show us the cosmos
Religion, Prayer and The Amazing Race
Muslims Nabeela Barday and Shahla Kara stay true to their faith as they vie to win a race around the world
Party Out of Bounds
In the late 1980s, photographer John Simone captured New York City's outrageous counterculture on film
36 Amazing Facts about U of T
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and factoids from the university’s 187-year history
12 Inspiring People from U of T
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto's 187-year history of learning and discovery
9 Incredible Science Facts about the University of Toronto
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the U of T's 187-year history of learning and discovery
10 Record-Breaking U of T Places and Programs
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto’s 187-year history of learning and discovery
The Future As We See It
Five intriguing technologies that could change your life by 2025
Canada’s Next Top Author
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
A Big Step Forward
The Ontario and federal governments have signalled a serious commitment to globally competitive research excellence
OISE’s New Direction
Education faculty to more than double the size of its graduate programs in teacher education, eliminate BEd by 2015
New Sculpture Honours Norman Bethune’s Legacy
The U of T-educated doctor had a huge impact on health
The Mighty Pen
The War of 1812, as seen by political cartoonists
There’s Nothing Buttery About It
The Trinity College cafeteria draws its name from the French word for "cask" or "barrel"
Farewell to the Master
Outgoing Massey College master John Fraser decodes the unusual traditions and unique contributions of U of T’s only graduate college
“Innis Was My Oasis”
Mark Weisdorf took no classes at Innis, but the college's Town Hall became the heart of his U of T community
Walking in Mandela’s Footsteps
A new U of T student award promotes the ideals of Nelson Mandela
Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field
A Spoonful of Mustard
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
What Happens to Our Digital Selves When We Die?
For Facebook and other technology companies it’s still an open – and troublesome – question
The Danger of Sitting Still
A new device promises to ease a major health concern for people with mobility problems
Labour Troubles
Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz
Creative Writing for Everyone
If you’re looking for a less intensive way than a graduate degree to improve your creative writing, U of T’s School of Continuing Studies offers many options
Building for Your Health
Tye Farrow is creating architecture that can actually prevent disease
Suspense on Spaniel Island
Suzanne Kingsmill is a zoologist, carpenter and mystery author -- which leads to some unusual storylines
How to Build a Sustainable City
Can Toronto cut emissions by 80 per cent? If it’s up to Nadine Ibrahim, yes
The World in a City
Beautiful portraits of U of T grads are part of Cosmopolis -- a unique project to celebrate diversity in Toronto
World Changer
Katharine Hayhoe is one of the world’s top voices for climate action
In Pictures: U of T’s Top 10 Beards and Moustaches
Beards are having a 2014 fashion moment! Still, U of T professors of the past could go chin-to-chin with even Toronto Blue Jay Adam Lind. Presenting: U of T’s Top 10 in facial hair.
In Pictures: the Amazing Collection of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
A slideshow of rare and intriguing items from the library’s digital treasure trove.
Looking for Bears in High Park
In her new novel, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer reimagines a strange episode from Ontario’s past
17 Things Every U of T Student Should Do Before They Graduate
Stroll Philosopher’s Walk, peer through a telescope, hear the Gospel Choir and much more!
Don’t Click That Link — Walk Through That Door!
A computer science grad reimagines two-dimensional web pages as 3-D virtual worlds
Superbugs
Drug-resistant infections are a man-made problem. Is it one we can solve?
A Daring Career Move
Can Kirstine Stewart, a former CBC executive, boost Twitter’s fortunes?
The Science of Mindfulness
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
Job Ready
U of T is developing new programs to help students succeed after graduation
Keeping Ontarians Healthy
New $60-million joint initiative will help people living with both mental and physical illnesses
Rights under Siege
U of T hosts the World Pride Human Rights Conference to give LGBT activists a voice
The Beat Goes On
U of T acquires the “ultimate insider” collection of Allen Ginsberg photos of key pop-culture figures from the 1950s–1990s
In Memoriam: Richard Simeon
A talent for building bridges made Simeon a sought-after advisor on federalism
In Memoriam: Joan Lax
Joan Lax made her mark in a male-dominated profession