Is Ending Homelessness in Toronto Possible?
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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
A Distinctive Look?
English-Canadians are pretty good at identifying French-Canadian faces but the reverse isn’t true
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
In the Spotlight, Yet Invisible
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
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
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
When Getting a Job Is Mission Impossible
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
The High Cost of a Home
Faculty and students at Toronto’s four universities will work together to seek answers to the city’s housing crisis
Selfie Central
U of T students greet Trudeau before his talk on trade – and Trump
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Varsity Blues’ Gabriela Stafford on her success as a track star
U of T: Still Defying Gravity
President Meric Gertler looks ahead to his second term
Poll: How Much Do You Spend Monthly on Housing?
Many U of T students live with roomies to manage the rent
Among Syrian Refugees, a Need for Insulin and Heart Meds
As the media share images of wounded migrants, some of the biggest medical threats go almost unmentioned
What Canada Got Right
An acceptance of diversity may be the country’s defining strength
The Singer of “Senthoora”
This U of T music grad achieved YouTube fame by giving Indian classical songs a Western twist. Next up: a world tour
A New Generation Seeks to “Ban the Bomb”
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
At Home in the World
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
Flight of Fancy
A young dreamer enjoys a test drive on U of T’s flight simulator
Greg Bolton Is Creating New Ways of Telling Stories Online
As a creative director at Toronto's Jam3, he pushes the limits of what's possible with design and technology
A Play’s Hopeful Message
Since joining the cast of Come From Away, Lee MacDougall has never seen so many audience members overcome with emotion. "This story reminds us of who we are"
Can You Guess the U of T Grad?
Check out the yearbook photos of some of our best-known alumni
Rebecca Addelman Writes Comedy in Hollywood
She landed a job with the hit show New Girl, and later this year will release her first feature film
The Trial of Anita Krajnc
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
The Spy Among Us
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
U of T Student Helps Arrange Free Eye Exams for Refugees
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Lost Words
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
How to Type in Inuktitut
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
Warrior for Peace
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
U of T Gains Global Edge
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
Poll: Does the Idea of Starting Your Own Business Appeal to You?
The students we asked liked the greater autonomy and creativity that running their own company allows
Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
U of T Doctors Keep Patient Alive Without Lungs for Six Days
The procedure allowed Melissa Benoit to have a life-saving transplant
Woke
The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord
Music to the Ears
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Lessons from My Grandfather
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
A Lifeline for People with Aphasia
A stroke or brain injury often robs patients of their ability to communicate thoughts and emotions. U of T alumna Aura Kagan found a way to help them converse again
Outside the Box
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Making the World Unsafe Again?
Donald Trump’s presidency is raising the risk of violent conflict among the world’s great powers
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
Working with Clay
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
“Instagram for Doctors” Helps Physicians Solve Medical Puzzlers
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases