To Make Cities Sustainable, We Need to Rethink Almost Everything
For years, we’ve been told to lower the thermostat and drive less. It hasn’t worked
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Building Better Cities
How a global hub of urban thinkers could bring tangible improvements to the lives of millions of people
More Than a Pipe Dream
Ryan Janzen is developing a new kind of transportation that could revolutionize intercity travel – and he wants to be the first to ride it
The Motherhood Penalty
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
The Secret to a Great Urban Space
One of Canada’s best-known landscape architects, Claude Cormier believes that cities should sometimes make you laugh
Toward a City Without Barriers
Prof. Ron Buliung describes how his daughter Asha’s life with a wheelchair profoundly changed him – and his research
Why Do So Many Students Suffer From Imposter Syndrome?
New U of T research suggests ways to combat feeling like a fraud
A View to Making Toronto Stronger
Kofi Hope wants to add new voices to the conversation about city-building
Wen-Do Warrior
Arij Elmi gained the courage to speak up against racist comments after studying self-defense. Now she teaches other women to do the same
What Data Can Teach Us about Cities
Four examples of how researchers are harnessing technology to improve urban life and make cities smarter
The High Price of Pills
More than two million Canadians don’t take their full dose of medications because of the cost. How can they be helped?
The New University of Toronto Magazine
A fresh, expansive look, with a focus on ideas that move us
America’s Game Might Have Kicked Off at U of T
Almost a century-and-a-half ago, a group of students played a sport that looked a lot like gridiron football
Priced Out of the Housing Market
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
AI and the MD
Doctors will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat patients, opening up new possibilities for better health
Six Questions We Need to Ask about Using Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
A U of T research team is examining ethical issues raised by the new technology
Alexa, Compose Me a Song
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?
Artificial Intelligence Is Here. Is It Time to Rethink Your Business Strategy?
To answer this question, consider this thought experiment
A New Generation of Spacecraft, Powered by Light
Solar sails could propel ships to other planets – and even stars – with much less fuel
Surfing the Net Is Old School. Soon, We May Inhabit It
A computer science alum has created a technology that turns the web into a virtual world
Strength in Numbers
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
What You Can Do with an Advanced Degree
Many recent PhD grads are professors, but a growing number, especially in the sciences, have landed jobs in the private sector
Night Owls Unite
An all-night event at Hart House celebrated sleep – and the lack of it
Have You Ever Done a Digital Detox?
Many students say no, but add that coursework doesn’t allow them to
Many Medicines Are Considered Essential. Not All Are Effective
A U of T doctor is leading efforts to review the medical evidence for more than 2,200 commonly prescribed drugs
Could This Palm-Sized Cube Replace an Entire Lab?
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible
Ready Student One
English class gets an update with a new kind of “text”
The Wife’s Tale
In her new book, Aida Edemariam shares stories of her grandmother, who survived violence at home – and civil war
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
“Everything in Life Requires Confidence”
How a U of T prof taught Alison Wiley the art of negotiation
The Monsters in Your Head
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s latest production, Jabberwocky, speaks to our deepest fears
A Prisoner No More
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
Your Education Will Be Televised
A U of T library student delivers a high-tech talk
Love Yourself First
How do you foster greater self-worth and, in turn, help others? Nurture your inner foundation, says author and U of T alum Renu Persaud
After the Shooting, a Search for Salvation
I spent two years with people who had been shot, and recorded how their lives had changed. For many, the church offered a powerful source of hope
What Does an Ethnographer Do?
The goal is to get “an intimate and authentic representation of the person’s life,” says U of T prof Jooyoung Lee
Make No Mistake
Can a group of Toronto hospitals eliminate medical errors?
Business Threats Can Arise at Any Time. Are You Ready?
It’s easy to say “be prepared.” Scouts learn it. Even Scar in The Lion King sang it. So why do executives so often avoid it?
Finding Comfort in Food
Edna Staebler was 55 when her marriage ended. She thought she would grow old alone, impoverished and unhappy. Then she wrote a cookbook
A New Life After Loss
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
Our Partners in Africa
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones
Is Ending Homelessness in Toronto Possible?
For Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission
The Serious Business of Being Funny
Trinity College student Celeste Yim is on a mission to get students laughing
A Scholar Who Spoke Up for an Entire People
The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career
The Big Bang
Life on Earth exploded about 540 million years ago. Scientists are now beginning to understand why
Seniors Want to Know Whom They Can Trust Online
U of T study finds older Canadians are highly concerned about digital security – sometimes to their disadvantage
Finger on the Button
Could a war of words lead to an actual war between the U.S. and North Korea?
Antifa
An anti-fascist movement that started in 1930s Europe is making headlines again
The City is Her Patient
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
The Struggle Is Real
Filmmaker Maureen Judge’s latest project captures stories of millennials venturing out on their own
Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
Failing is Part of Innovating
How an early defeat helped my company, OpenText, succeed
60 Seconds With Conan Tobias
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief shares the back story of a uniquely Canadian magazine
Guitar Hero
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
The Best Investment Canada Can Make
To be competitive in the economy of tomorrow, governments should invest more in investigator-led research today
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented by U of T Alumni
These include everything from life-saving innovations to everyday conveniences
Teaching Kids How to Code
U of T undergrads are bringing the language of computers to youth in Toronto’s low-income neighbourhoods. Will it “future-proof” them?
For this Syrian Grad Student, a Fresh Start
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
It Was 50 Years Ago Today
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
A Refuge from the Streets
Having spent time homeless herself, Prof. Suzanne Stewart envisions a new kind of shelter – one that truly understands and cares for Indigenous women