Sea of Troubles
Prof. Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up
Prof. Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up
An historic gift from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman offers a glimpse of what’s to come
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
A unique project provides support to women during pregnancy and after, with the aim of creating healthier families
Sadia Sharif was a single mom who couldn’t afford a root canal. Then she learned about the Access to Care Fund
Sabeen survived two abusive marriages. As a UTM student, she’s supported by someone who understands what she’s been through
Laura Rosella is using machine learning to suggest ways to reduce diabetes rates – and save millions in potential health-care costs
Law professor Anita Anand is calling for improved safeguards for the 50 per cent of Canadians who own stocks
Mental health services are now offered at more than 20 faculties and colleges
Judith Schurek fled the Hungarian Revolution and studied at U of T. Now, she supports scholarships for international students
Scientists will focus on how the illness affects the brain
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
How Kavithaa Kandasamy gained a new perspective on the Sri Lankan civil war
Around the world, anti-immigrant autocrats are on the rise. Defeating them – and what they stand for – won’t be easy
Students far from home show us the keepsakes that comfort them
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
Three engineering students found a government-issued naloxone kit complicated to use. So they designed a new one
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
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
A new transportation technology could zip you from Toronto to Montreal in 45 minutes. We took a peek under the hood
For years, we’ve been told to lower the thermostat and drive less. It hasn’t worked
How a global hub of urban thinkers could bring tangible improvements to the lives of millions of people
Ryan Janzen is developing a new kind of transportation that could revolutionize intercity travel – and he wants to be the first to ride it
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
U of T has set aggressive targets for becoming more sustainable, and is enlisting faculty and students for help
One of Canada’s best-known landscape architects, Claude Cormier believes that cities should sometimes make you laugh
Prof. Ron Buliung describes how his daughter Asha’s life with a wheelchair profoundly changed him – and his research
A book by Prof. Michelle Pannor Silver offers some ideas
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
Four examples of how researchers are harnessing technology to improve urban life and make cities smarter
A fresh, expansive look, with a focus on ideas that move us
Almost a century-and-a-half ago, a group of students played a sport that looked a lot like gridiron football
A new Trinity College program aims to educate the next generation of green leaders
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?
To answer this question, consider this thought experiment
Solar sails could propel ships to other planets – and even stars – with much less fuel
A computer science alum has created a technology that turns the web into a virtual world
Research on mice reveals that specific memories can be weakened. Could this one day help treat the effects of trauma in humans?
Prof. Michael Sefton imagines being able to treat diabetes with a single injection
Prof. George Eleftheriades is developing a radar-evading technology that he thinks could be used one day to make anything invisible
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
Many recent PhD grads are professors, but a growing number, especially in the sciences, have landed jobs in the private sector
An all-night event at Hart House celebrated sleep – and the lack of it
Ayisha Lineo Gariba doesn’t play by the rules – while making films or while running her business
Varsity Blues swimmers competed against a team in Britain – but neither left their own country