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Technology gave rise to the current problems, but technology alone won’t solve them
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
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
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
Prof. Leah Cowen’s lab aims to understand how C. auris works and how to stop it
In Toronto’s transforming waterfront, he sees the beginnings of a more resilient urban form
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
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
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
Youth are drawing from several languages spoken by the city’s immigrants to create a novel form of English
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
Toronto’s housing crunch affects many residents, but newcomers with few resources are especially vulnerable
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
Linking climate action to job creation, living wages and equality reframes the debate as a win-win – though tough political choices remain
How a brothel-keeper in 1880s Edmonton crossed the law – and won
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
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T
Prof. Karina Vernon shares the untold stories of Black people on the Canadian Prairies
A U of T study examines ways to improve care and reduce the sense of isolation for Inuit patients in Canada’s Far North
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
These eight donor-supported buildings are giving students great new places to learn
Prof. Mary L’Abbé wants to restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to kids – and their parents
More than 100,000 alumni came together to raise $2.641 billion for the University of Toronto
Prof. Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up
A U of T startup’s robotic device is helping kids overcome their mobility challenges
As artificial intelligence advances, humans need to pay closer attention to what it can and can’t do
In U of T Libraries’ collections, scholars find the raw material for their research
A unique project provides support to women during pregnancy and after, with the aim of creating healthier families
Sabeen survived two abusive marriages. As a UTM student, she’s supported by someone who understands what she’s been through
Judith Schurek fled the Hungarian Revolution and studied at U of T. Now, she supports scholarships for international students
Prof. Paul Santerre is working on a cardiac patch that would enable an injured heart to heal itself
How do we wish to thank you? Let us count the ways
Around the world, anti-immigrant autocrats are on the rise. Defeating them – and what they stand for – won’t be easy
Depression and anxiety affect about one in five. How do we help the person who could be affected in the cubicle next to us?
When I was battling depression, it was a small moment that helped me begin to find my way out
My father demanded an explanation from his mother about what she did during the Holocaust. Like many Germans of his generation, he never got it
Being a healthy eater doesn’t mean giving up your own cultural foods, says Nazima Qureshi, a nutritionist who helps women meet their health goals
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
James Anderson welcomed students who used drugs to a new kind of school. For many, the effects were life-changing
The wait-lists for publicly funded therapy are long. Kate Scowen devised a way for people to receive low-cost counselling sooner
Many companies are selling marijuana as if the drug is totally harmless. It’s not
Not many people use cocaine, heroin or meth. Prohibition helps keep it that way
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
Women pay a price for seeking more flexible jobs after having children. Good legislation won’t solve the problem – we need to look at cultural changes, too
New U of T research suggests ways to combat feeling like a fraud
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
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