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U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
When it comes to who can be detained, and for how long, there is much discretion
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
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
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
Over the next decade, these four projects will transform the downtown campus
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
As artificial intelligence advances, humans need to pay closer attention to what it can and can’t do
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
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
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
How the medical system is trying to wean patients off opioids
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
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
U of T has set aggressive targets for becoming more sustainable, and is enlisting faculty and students for help
Prof. Ron Buliung describes how his daughter Asha’s life with a wheelchair profoundly changed him – and his research
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
Doctors will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat patients, opening up new possibilities for better health
A U of T research team is examining ethical issues raised by the new technology
So far, machines are not very good at creating original art, such as pop tunes and short stories. Could it be they’re missing something uniquely human?
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
An all-night event at Hart House celebrated sleep – and the lack of it
A U of T doctor is leading efforts to review the medical evidence for more than 2,200 commonly prescribed drugs
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
Edna Staebler was 55 when her marriage ended. She thought she would grow old alone, impoverished and unhappy. Then she wrote a cookbook
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
Filmmaker Maureen Judge’s latest project captures stories of millennials venturing out on their own
What U of T nursing students learn about infant care has changed a lot since the 1950s
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Ken Luckhurst first set foot at UTM at the height of the hippie era. Touring a transformed campus with a recent grad, he finds not everything has changed
Faculty and students at Toronto’s four universities will work together to seek answers to the city’s housing crisis
WinterLight Labs analyzes speech for evidence of even mild dementia. All patients need to do is describe a picture
A U of T startup is developing a whole new kind of night-time entertainment
In 2015, this U of T alum was charged after giving water to a pig. It only pushed her animal-rights activism to a new level
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
The Munk School of Global Affairs encourages students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes it saves lives
Researchers at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health have teamed up with a First Nation in northwestern Ontario to solve a generation-old medical mystery
The Hart Professorships support the next generation of engineering research pioneers
“These results demonstrate our world-class performance in teaching,” says U of T president Meric Gertler
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
How do we restore trust between minority communities and police?
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked