Lost Words
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Help us measure the immense contributions our alumni make to their communities by participating in our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
The students we asked liked the greater autonomy and creativity that running their own company allows
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord
Can a minimum income guarantee help lift people out of poverty? Ontario is about to find out
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
U of T startup ARDA Power is looking to change people’s ideas about where electricity should come from
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
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
The renovated Daniels Building at One Spadina will bring together scholars from across the university to envision an even better Toronto
By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals
U of T aims to raise $20 million for a multi-year project to reimagine King’s College Circle
Researchers at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health have teamed up with a First Nation in northwestern Ontario to solve a generation-old medical mystery
Artificial intelligence could soon transform almost everything. The Rotman School’s Creative Destruction Lab will place U of T entrepreneurs at the forefront
The design of the Jackman Law Building reflects the need for shared, creative spaces for both students and faculty
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
Renovated space marries history with innovation to better serve U of T’s booming grad student population
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
Now at “H,” the Dictionary of Old English aims to define every word from the language’s earliest days
How do we restore trust between minority communities and police?
U of T professor Peter Donnelly is tracking the physical activities multicultural Torontonians enjoy
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
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
Hockey was one of U of T’s first women’s sports
A U of T scientist uses data to find the perfect match
Alumna Mavis Himes delves into the hidden meanings and social weight of what we call ourselves
For indie bookstore owners, Joanne Saul and Samara Walbohm, connecting readers with great books is a dream job. Hanging with author Michael Ondaatje isn't bad either
How Tomi Poutanen is using artificial intelligence to help companies learn more about their customers’ preferences
U of T’s Faculty of Forestry is teaching Torontonians how to care for one of the city’s most valuable resources – its trees
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
Can alumna Kirsty Duncan rejuvenate Canadian discovery and innovation?
Tiff Macklem helped steer the Bank of Canada through the financial crisis, making it the envy of its global peers. Now, he aims to place the university’s business school among the world’s best
The business visionary offered U of T not just donations but ideas and leadership
An international strategy to build on U of T’s distinctive strengths
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
How pollution-eating microbes could help clean up toxic sites
How should companies respond to technological disruption?
Using robotic technology, an engineering student lets tea drinkers create their perfect cuppa
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
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
Prof. Elspeth Brown is interviewing partners of trans people as part of a project to record the stories of LGBTQ people
U of T scientists are using a powerful new technology to alter DNA and possibly cure disease
Proteins and RNA all play a part in this age-old defense against invading viruses
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
U of T’s School of Continuing Studies is a powerful engine of opportunity
Karen Suurtamm helps bring the U of T Archives to students raised on social media
At the end of the course, teams pit their robots against each other in an actual match on a mini-"field"