The Spy Among Us
U of T prof Pat Bayly headed up North America’s first spy school and developed an “unbreakable” cipher machine during the Second World War
U of T prof Pat Bayly headed up North America’s first spy school and developed an “unbreakable” cipher machine during the Second World War
Museum Studies grad Jake Paleczny comes up with fun ways for visitors to learn about the moose, elk and other animals that make up the “living collection” at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve
U of T often plays an Ivy League school in Hollywood. But it’s popular in horror and sci-fi films as well
A U of T grad student wrote her wedding vows based on research into what makes a relationship last
Arts grad Dani Reiss wanted to become a writer, then realized there was more than one way to tell a story
“In my experience there is no more effective cause than a university scholarship,” says entrepreneur and donor David Scrymgeour
Computer science students are developing a legal application for IBM’s Jeopardy-winning computer as part of $100,000 contest
U of T launches the Banting & Best Centre, one of North America’s largest entrepreneurial hubs
Science graduate students learn how to turn cutting-edge research into viable businesses
Jonathan Keebler’s software has changed the way you stay up to date
Betty Xie’s film documents what happens in a community faced with the threat of eviction
For Brock Laschowski and Katherine Cornacchia, a proposal on Front Campus capped a very U of T romance
A standing ovation for an award-winning chair
How a Munk School fellowship helped a religion major turn journalist
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
U of T engineers and architects won the award for structural ingenuity at Toronto’s annual Canstruction competition
Canada’s process for screening potential immigrants for HIV is opaque and unfair, says prof Laura Bisaillon
The Katherine Ballantine Coutts Admission Scholarship is one part of a bigger strategy by U of T to provide more financial support to its students
U of T’s Fellowship in Global Journalism is the first program in the world that specifically trains professionals and academics to be reporters
In 1917 and 1918 hundreds of U of T women spent the summers picking and packing fruits and vegetables, filling in for farmers who were away at war
In 1914, 32 per cent of the British wounded contracted tetanus. The British and Allied command looked to the University of Toronto for help
The University of Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association carries on a proud U of T tradition
Nisha Pahuja’s documentary film about women becomes a force for change
For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds.
Mark Daboll's PleaseJudgeMe.com website helps people improve their voice
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and factoids from the university’s 187-year history
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the University of Toronto's 187-year history of learning and discovery
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and facts from the U of T's 187-year history of learning and discovery
Five intriguing technologies that could change your life by 2025
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
The U of T-educated doctor had a huge impact on health
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
For Facebook and other technology companies it’s still an open – and troublesome – question
Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz
Micro device developed at U of T could dramatically boost IVF’s effectiveness
Tye Farrow is creating architecture that can actually prevent disease
Lee Tseng’s craft beers are a hit in Shanghai
Suzanne Kingsmill is a zoologist, carpenter and mystery author -- which leads to some unusual storylines
Beautiful portraits of U of T grads are part of Cosmopolis -- a unique project to celebrate diversity in Toronto
Stroll Philosopher’s Walk, peer through a telescope, hear the Gospel Choir and much more!
Drug-resistant infections are a man-made problem. Is it one we can solve?
Can Kirstine Stewart, a former CBC executive, boost Twitter’s fortunes?
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
Grad student Sara Angel has an ambitious idea to make Canadians more aware of our rich visual arts heritage
Why are some wards more popular among cyclists than others?
Erin Bardua and Maureen Batt founded an opera company that’s not highbrow or high-cost, but simply fun
Claire Battershill's new short story collection, Circus, explores the extraordinary
U of T scientist uses long-lived algae to track annual changes in northern climate back to 1300s
A dynamic, world-class city and a top-ranked, global university have a lot to gain from each other, says U of T’s new president, Meric Gertler
Online courses are big, bold and potentially game-changing for higher education
U of T has offered nine MOOCs since September 2012
By fortifying two everyday foods, Prof. Levente Diosady aims to reduce malnutrition worldwide
U of T must strengthen local and global partnerships and enrich undergrad education, Gertler says in speech
U of T is working on multiple initiatives to combat homophobia in sport
Tired of typing in passwords? A new device can identify you by your unique cardiac rhythm
Soviet officers' attitudes during the Holocaust depended on where they were stationed, grad student finds
From the moment she arrived in Canada, Katerina Atanassova was drawn to the Group of Seven
Second World War rape survivors still call for apology
Student Amy Chong wins a global contest with her "We Love U of T" slideshow
At the end of David Naylor’s term as president, the student experience is stronger, research and innovation are booming and the global impact of Toronto alumni is greater than ever