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
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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
Save Your Money
An app from Vicis Labs aims to help millennials and the precariously employed manage their cash
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
Bringing Smiles to Uganda
On a two-week visit to remote villages, a U of T dental team fixes teeth – and changes lives
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
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
The Day the Stars Collided
It was all hands on deck for U of T astronomers during a rare cosmic event that led to the first sighting of a new object
Guitar Hero
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
How Did the Universe Begin?
Prof. Barth Netterfield’s lifelong journey into faith, physics and astronomy
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
On a Mission of Compassion
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others”
An Indigenous Musician Turns to the Law
First-year student Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk is interested in how cultural appropriation affects Aboriginal artists
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
Taking Centre Stage
As the theatre world grapples with change, U of T Mississauga student Muhaddisah Batool prepares for the spotlight
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
Music of the Heart
The Syed siblings use their voices to build a stronger Canada
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
Transforming the Heart of St. George Campus
U of T Alumni Association’s lead gift to the Landmark Project will help re-envision green space
AI’s Quantum Leap
In combining two of computing’s hottest trends, the Creative Destruction Lab sees new opportunities for startups
Some Forgetfulness? It’s a Good Thing
Researchers discover that our brain erases certain memories for a reason
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
How a Verbal Test Can Reveal Your Brain Health
WinterLight Labs analyzes speech for evidence of even mild dementia. All patients need to do is describe a picture
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
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"
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
3D Movies in the Sky
A U of T startup is developing a whole new kind of night-time entertainment
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
The True Impact of the University of Toronto
Help us measure the immense contributions our alumni make to their communities by participating in our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey
A Revolution in Artificial Intelligence
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
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
The Value of a University
How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?
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
Out of the Depths
Royal Ontario Museum exhibit tells the story of the world’s largest mammal