Three Moments from Autumn 2022
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
Téa Mutonji finds creative possibility in the freedom of her youth
U of T linguists have partnered with an Indigenous community member to bring the Munsee dialect back from the brink of extinction
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success
A U of T initiative aims to support the creation of Black-owned businesses in the university community
Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik is using AI and robotics to help create new, more sustainable materials in a fraction of the usual time
U of T researchers are using advanced technologies to reveal new insights about texts that are hundreds of years old
“Lab on a chip” technology will reduce travel expenses and improve care for those living in remote communities
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
The world produces mountains of data every day. A new U of T institute will help us make better sense of it all
Raising the number of Indigenous lawyers and judges will require more financial support for Indigenous law students
They’re already common in manufacturing. Soon, they’ll be almost everywhere
A new network will support research excellence, mentorship and collaboration among Black scholars at U of T
Understanding how viruses and bacteria rely on human cells to survive could reveal new ways to defeat them
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
Electricity from renewable sources is getting cheaper, but how do we make it available to all Canadians?
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
U of T’s visionary new campaign will engage volunteers and donors in fulfilling our commitment to inclusive excellence
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
Pets that were released into ponds are becoming ‘super-invaders’ that could wreak havoc with the ecosystem
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails
Canadian media are becoming more diverse but racialized journalists still face barriers in the workplace that are rarely discussed, says UTM alum Pacinthe Mattar
New U of T program encourages Black undergrads to consider law school
Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action
A century after U of T scientists discovered the life-saving extract, researchers are finding new ways to improve the lives of people with diabetes
Online disinformation poses a danger to society. Researchers at U of T’s Citizen Lab are tracking it – and trying to figure out how to stop it
Professor Mark V. Campbell grew up during the early years of rap music. Now, he is helping preserve Canadian hip-hop culture for future generations
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
How can we build a more equitable transit system?
How a visionary group of alumni helped forge a strong and lasting connection between U of T and Hong Kong
Learning to live with the pandemic
How U of T handled a semester like no other
How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care
Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
U of T Scarborough grad Satish Kanwar is helping small businesses thrive in a market that’s gone virtual
U of T Mississauga professor Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others
Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs
U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
The museum she curates at the Faculty of Dentistry holds thousands of objects that tell the story of the profession in Canada
The Dictionary of Canadian Biography aims to record noteworthy lives from “all points of view.” Six decades into its mission, what that means is still up for debate
Technology gave rise to the current problems, but technology alone won’t solve them
A picture that circulated in the aftermath of an attack led to my wrongful imprisonment. My friends and family – and U of T – helped free me
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
It could help us build a more equitable society, says alum John Mighton
A professor, his wife and the Group of Seven helped seal the deal
When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways
Smart thermostats and other building sensors could help reduce energy use by 10 per cent, a U of T study finds. Full retrofits could go much further
A legacy gift from alum Donald Burwash will help make the iconic student centre more accessible to all
U of T scientists have created a cell-by-cell map of the human liver that could increase the success of transplant surgery and lead to new treatments for liver disease
A growing number of city-dwellers live in condos – and now high schools, theatres and daycares are taking up residence there, too, creating benefits for everyone
By bringing artificial intelligence into chemistry, Prof. Aspuru-Guzik aims to vastly shrink the time it takes to develop new drugs – and almost everything else
A Toronto startup with roots at U of T hopes to catch the next big wave in computing