Confronting the Past
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
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
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
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
Filmmaker Maureen Judge’s latest project captures stories of millennials venturing out on their own
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
WinterLight Labs analyzes speech for evidence of even mild dementia. All patients need to do is describe a picture
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
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
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
Dr. James Maskalyk describes a day in an emergency room in Ethiopia
A U of T scientist uses data to find the perfect match
Prof. Esme Fuller-Thomson researches the devastating effects of child abuse on health. Now she wants to ensure all survivors get the help they need
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
Shawn Ahmed has felt firsthand how religious beliefs can lead to discrimination
For trans students at U of T, the fight for rights and equality is about much more than just washrooms
These days, talking about sex and gender can involve a lot of specialized terms. Here’s a guide
U of T scientists are using a powerful new technology to alter DNA and possibly cure disease
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
Music grad Beverley Johnston honours her late father with a fellowship for percussion students
A residential schools assignment led student Lisa Boivin to take up digital painting
Olympic-bound Kylie Masse’s extraordinary ascent to the top of women’s swimming
What explains Shakespeare’s enduring appeal, 400 years after his death?
Prof. Tong Lam's photographs depict urban decay in Asia, and the parallels between security and surveillance in east and west
One billion kids experience violence worldwide each year. Susan Bissell has devoted her life to ending the abuse
How a U of T engineering student found himself on stage with the Beatles in 1964
Certain immigrant experiences – such as the tales of those in rural communities – are often overlooked in Canada
In his new memoir, the filmmaker and ad exec talks divas and Donny Osmond
U of T opens one of the first research facilities in the world to integrate the study of physical activity and mental health
New warden John Monahan on the allure of Hart House
How a design contest became a defining U of T moment for architect Monica Adair (MArch 2005)
Judy Matthews and her husband have given $25 million to turn a stretch of derelict land under the Gardiner into a vibrant park
U of T community members sought to help Jewish refugees during the Second World War
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
U of T embarks on a bold plan to restore, renew and beautify the historic St. George campus
U of T places among the top in several international university rankings
Volunteers make immeasurable contributions to the university’s fundraising efforts