Roomies with a Twist
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
Three engineering students found a government-issued naloxone kit complicated to use. So they designed a new one
The social harms of prosecuting drug users far outweigh any public health benefits from prohibition
For years, we’ve been told to lower the thermostat and drive less. It hasn’t worked
How a global hub of urban thinkers could bring tangible improvements to the lives of millions of people
One of Canada’s best-known landscape architects, Claude Cormier believes that cities should sometimes make you laugh
Prof. Ron Buliung describes how his daughter Asha’s life with a wheelchair profoundly changed him – and his research
Kofi Hope wants to add new voices to the conversation about city-building
Arij Elmi gained the courage to speak up against racist comments after studying self-defense. Now she teaches other women to do the same
Four examples of how researchers are harnessing technology to improve urban life and make cities smarter
More than two million Canadians don’t take their full dose of medications because of the cost. How can they be helped?
Owning a home is becoming a fantasy for all but the wealthiest families. Better urban planning is part of the solution. Adjusting our expectations may be another
U of T alumna Kerri Sakamoto’s new novel explores racism, architecture – and how to “dream and dare”
For Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission
The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
U of T undergrads are bringing the language of computers to youth in Toronto’s low-income neighbourhoods. Will it “future-proof” them?
The stunning new Daniels Building has thrown open its doors to students
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Having spent time homeless herself, Prof. Suzanne Stewart envisions a new kind of shelter – one that truly understands and cares for Indigenous women
Faculty and students at Toronto’s four universities will work together to seek answers to the city’s housing crisis
This grad devoted much of her career to supporting young women at U of T, so Victoria University named a residence after her
President Meric Gertler looks ahead to his second term
A U of T study aims to create the most accurate estimate yet of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
Can a minimum income guarantee help lift people out of poverty? Ontario is about to find out
Daniels students’ projects find new uses for the the city’s neglected river valleys
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
The renovated Daniels Building at One Spadina will bring together scholars from across the university to envision an even better Toronto
By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals
U of T aims to raise $20 million for a multi-year project to reimagine King’s College Circle
U of T Mississauga aims to create global champions in the battle against white-collar crime
The design of the Jackman Law Building reflects the need for shared, creative spaces for both students and faculty
U of T’s Boundless campaign is helping the university – and Canada – shine as a beacon of inclusion and hope
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
Prof. Brendan Frey and his team are harnessing machine learning to figure out what makes us sick
U of T professor Peter Donnelly is tracking the physical activities multicultural Torontonians enjoy
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
For indie bookstore owners, Joanne Saul and Samara Walbohm, connecting readers with great books is a dream job. Hanging with author Michael Ondaatje isn't bad either
U of T’s Faculty of Forestry is teaching Torontonians how to care for one of the city’s most valuable resources – its trees
Michael Bazzocchi co-founded Trek for Teens to help homeless youth
U of T Art Museum’s Barbara Fischer talks about the merging of two campus galleries – and what it means for visitors
Can skyscraper condos be turned into lush green spaces?
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness
U of T alum was among the first writers in Canada to pay attention to everyday life in Toronto. He was also a champion of social justice
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human
Does Drake go to U of T Scarborough? This Instagrammer imagines that he does
U of T’s School of Continuing Studies is a powerful engine of opportunity
A Faculty of Music alum reimagines an iconic view of U of T
How can Toronto reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? Munk School students propose the ways