Three Moments from Spring 2021
Learning to live with the pandemic
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Pulling Together
How U of T handled a semester like no other
A New Era in Medicine
How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care
Hope in a Difficult Time
Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year
Out of Action, Comes Hope
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
Surviving the ‘Shopocalypse’
U of T Scarborough grad Satish Kanwar is helping small businesses thrive in a market that’s gone virtual
A Path Out of Poverty
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
Eliminating Excessive Force
U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them
The Search for a Vaccine
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
Meet Anne Dale, Dentistry’s Unofficial Historian
The museum she curates at the Faculty of Dentistry holds thousands of objects that tell the story of the profession in Canada
Heroes of Our Time
Members of the U of T community are working alongside colleagues from around the world to respond to the pandemic
Whose Stories Do We Tell?
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
Finding A Way In
How do you talk about a family shattered by trauma?
How Will We Fix Fake News?
Technology gave rise to the current problems, but technology alone won’t solve them
The Truth Saved My Life
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
Taking a Stand
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
Satire vs. Fake News
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
Learning Math Does More Than Boost Your Numeracy
It could help us build a more equitable society, says alum John Mighton
The Power of Touch
When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways
How Kids Learn to Think Critically
It turns out “talking back” has benefits
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
There is a steep personal cost to caregiving, from chronic stress to physical injury. How can we help those who minister to family and friends?
Mapping the Human Body, One Cell at a Time
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
Strange Bedfellows
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
Alán Aspuru-Guzik Has Seen the Lab of The Future, and It’s Very, Very Fast
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
As Quantum Computing Moves from Theory to Market, the Race for Supremacy Heats Up
A Toronto startup with roots at U of T hopes to catch the next big wave in computing
What Is Music When Almost Everything Can Be Music?
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
The Deadly Global Fungus
Prof. Leah Cowen’s lab aims to understand how C. auris works and how to stop it
Fadi Masoud Wants to Save Our Cities from Flooding
In Toronto’s transforming waterfront, he sees the beginnings of a more resilient urban form
In What City Were You Born?
We asked 100 U of T students, faculty and staff. More than half said they came from outside Canada
Welcoming the World
Canadians take pride in their model of multiculturalism. We need to remind ourselves of why it’s worked so well
How to Choose a Nutritious “Digital Diet”
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
A Heart of Courage
As director of U of T’s First Nations House, Rodney Bobiwash fought for the rights of Indigenous people. He also embodied the Anishinaabe virtues of humility and approachability
What Do Borders Really Do?
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
Do You Know Toronto Slang?
Youth are drawing from several languages spoken by the city’s immigrants to create a novel form of English
The Hard Labour of Finding Good Work
Migrants are determined to find jobs, but face systemic barriers
In Search of Safe Refuge
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?
The Power of Good Intentions
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
Home Truths
Toronto’s housing crunch affects many residents, but newcomers with few resources are especially vulnerable
Computer Says “No”
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
We Need a Green New Deal for Canada
Linking climate action to job creation, living wages and equality reframes the debate as a win-win – though tough political choices remain
The Madam Who Shot the Mountie
How a brothel-keeper in 1880s Edmonton crossed the law – and won
Doing the Devil’s Work
The local bishop called her a heretic. The Criminal Code deemed her work illegal. But Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw was more concerned with helping women at Canada’s first birth control centre
These 10 Things Are Very Canadian
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T
Can We Eliminate Bias in AI?
Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism could help it lead the world in creating more ethical machines
When Cancer Strikes, and You Live in Nunavut
A U of T study examines ways to improve care and reduce the sense of isolation for Inuit patients in Canada’s Far North
The Great Canadian Word Hunt
Canadian meanings of “soaker” and “bush party” don’t exist in the Oxford English Dictionary. A U of T linguistics prof is aiming to change that
In Machines We Trust
Blockchain has the potential to transform financial transactions. This could spell trouble for banks and other institutional go-betweens
A U of T Startup Is Launching Tiny Satellites into Space
Kepler Communications plans to build a global communications network using devices so small they fit in a gym bag
Tomorrow’s Campus Has Arrived
These eight donor-supported buildings are giving students great new places to learn
Fixing Cambodia’s Landmine Problem
Landscape architect Shaine Wong proposes a way to turn craters into something useful
Exciting Changes Are Coming to St. George
Over the next decade, these four projects will transform the downtown campus
In Jordan, a Realization: Reaching Refugees is Complicated
The Munk School is sending students abroad to see how organizations connect with the world’s most vulnerable people
The Boundless Campaign’s Remarkable Achievement
More than 100,000 alumni came together to raise $2.641 billion for the University of Toronto
Sea of Troubles
Prof. Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up
After Boundless, U of T Sets Its Sights Even Higher
An historic gift from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman offers a glimpse of what’s to come
Taking Steps with Trexo
A U of T startup’s robotic device is helping kids overcome their mobility challenges
The Limits of AI
As artificial intelligence advances, humans need to pay closer attention to what it can and can’t do
How U of T Dentistry Is Helping Patients in Need
Sadia Sharif was a single mom who couldn’t afford a root canal. Then she learned about the Access to Care Fund
Mentors Help Students Find Their Inner Strength
Sabeen survived two abusive marriages. As a UTM student, she’s supported by someone who understands what she’s been through