Preventing the Next Pandemic
Understanding how viruses and bacteria rely on human cells to survive could reveal new ways to defeat them
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A Nudge in the Right Direction
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
Canada’s Path to Clean Energy
Electricity from renewable sources is getting cheaper, but how do we make it available to all Canadians?
What If…
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
Together, We Can Defy Gravity
U of T’s visionary new campaign will engage volunteers and donors in fulfilling our commitment to inclusive excellence
Which Bees Are the Best Pollinators?
A U of T Scarborough biologist is using high-resolution cameras to find out
Come From Away
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
Ontario’s Growing Goldfish Problem
Pets that were released into ponds are becoming ‘super-invaders’ that could wreak havoc with the ecosystem
Hunger in the North
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
Nite of Nights
An annual revue, written and performed by engineering students, lampoons its way into a second century
The Search for Another Earth
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
Reading the Mind
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails
Heady Brews
How did lager become the world’s most popular beer?
Toward a Sustainable Future
Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action
The Miracle of Insulin
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
Clearing the Air
U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help
The Extremism Machine
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
Charting Hip Hop’s Course
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
Who Is Included?
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
Seeds of Bravery
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
Attracting Top Talent to Canada
Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars
The Property Guy
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
The Bridge Builders
How a visionary group of alumni helped forge a strong and lasting connection between U of T and Hong Kong
Three Moments from Spring 2021
Learning to live with the pandemic
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
The Technologies That Are Transforming Theatre
A new BMO-supported lab at U of T investigates the creative potential for AI in the arts
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
In Search of Safe Refuge
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?