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Degrassi Creator Gives Back
Linda Schuyler’s $1-million gift to U of T celebrates cinema
The Dark Corners of Our DNA
A “deep-learning” algorithm shines a light on mutations in once-obscure areas of the genome
Bright Idea
A U of T grad's paper-thin lamp technology could revolutionize the lighting industry
A New Way to Give
Shawn Ahmed’s Uncultured Project reinvents charity for the digital age
Winter Kept Us Warm
Canada’s first feature film with a gay theme
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
North of 60
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
16 Movies You Probably Didn’t Know Were Shot at U of T
U of T often plays an Ivy League school in Hollywood. But it’s popular in horror and sci-fi films as well
10 Vows for a Stronger Marriage
A U of T grad student wrote her wedding vows based on research into what makes a relationship last
The Reluctant CEO
Arts grad Dani Reiss wanted to become a writer, then realized there was more than one way to tell a story
Partners in Success
To maintain its top-20 global standing, U of T needs more funding from government
Poll: How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Get?
Students confess they're not getting enough sleep, say time management is key to better slumber
U of T: Canada’s Best University
It was another great year for UofT on the international university rankings the past fall
Encouraging the Next Canadian Leaders
“In my experience there is no more effective cause than a university scholarship,” says entrepreneur and donor David Scrymgeour
The North’s Vanishing Past
Max Friesen is racing against time to preserve the cultural history of Canada’s western arctic people
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Computer science students are developing a legal application for IBM’s Jeopardy-winning computer as part of $100,000 contest
Open for Business
U of T launches the Banting & Best Centre, one of North America’s largest entrepreneurial hubs
From Lab to Livelihood
Science graduate students learn how to turn cutting-edge research into viable businesses
Breaking News
Jonathan Keebler’s software has changed the way you stay up to date
Seeing Through a New Lens
Betty Xie’s film documents what happens in a community faced with the threat of eviction
The Two of Us – School Story
For Brock Laschowski and Katherine Cornacchia, a proposal on Front Campus capped a very U of T romance
The Bully Who is Everywhere
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
Fair and Impartial
After more than 50 years at the University of Toronto, Joan E. Foley is well positioned to see the big picture – which is exactly what you want in an Ombudsperson
Dive Right In
Volunteer opportunities at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
Do You Want Your Kids to Tell the Truth?
Some children’s stories are much better than others at instilling honesty, research finds
Nothing Lacking But the Roar of Battle
Students trained in combat-like conditions in the basement of Hart House, with a trench and a painted mural of a Belgian village
Farmerettes Help at Home
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
Waging War on Infection
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 Two of Us
For Donald and Hana Nute, home straddles two different worlds.
Yes, You can Sing!
Mark Daboll's PleaseJudgeMe.com website helps people improve their voice
36 Amazing Facts about U of T
A celebration of unique, extraordinary and record-breaking feats and factoids from the university’s 187-year history
Canada’s Next Top Author
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
New Sculpture Honours Norman Bethune’s Legacy
The U of T-educated doctor had a huge impact on health
A Spoonful of Mustard
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
The Danger of Sitting Still
A new device promises to ease a major health concern for people with mobility problems
Labour Troubles
Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz
Building for Your Health
Tye Farrow is creating architecture that can actually prevent disease
Brew Crew
Lee Tseng’s craft beers are a hit in Shanghai
Suspense on Spaniel Island
Suzanne Kingsmill is a zoologist, carpenter and mystery author -- which leads to some unusual storylines
The World in a City
Beautiful portraits of U of T grads are part of Cosmopolis -- a unique project to celebrate diversity in Toronto
17 Things Every U of T Student Should Do Before They Graduate
Stroll Philosopher’s Walk, peer through a telescope, hear the Gospel Choir and much more!
Superbugs
Drug-resistant infections are a man-made problem. Is it one we can solve?
A Daring Career Move
Can Kirstine Stewart, a former CBC executive, boost Twitter’s fortunes?
The Science of Mindfulness
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
Beyond the Group of Seven
Grad student Sara Angel has an ambitious idea to make Canadians more aware of our rich visual arts heritage
Singing It for Themselves
Erin Bardua and Maureen Batt founded an opera company that’s not highbrow or high-cost, but simply fun
The Heart Truth
Sarah Temple is justly proud of her role in the iconic Red Dress campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women
Arctic Sea Ice in Century-Long Decline
U of T scientist uses long-lived algae to track annual changes in northern climate back to 1300s
Town and Gown
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
Screen Time
Online courses are big, bold and potentially game-changing for higher education
Iron Man
By fortifying two everyday foods, Prof. Levente Diosady aims to reduce malnutrition worldwide
What the Red Army Did
Soviet officers' attitudes during the Holocaust depended on where they were stationed, grad student finds
Championing Canadian Art
From the moment she arrived in Canada, Katerina Atanassova was drawn to the Group of Seven
A Better University
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
Boundless Mission
The university’s current fundraising campaign will create a legacy for tomorrow’s students, faculty and staff – and for Canada
A Great Cause
David Naylor talks about the past eight years and his plans for the future
Eyes Everywhere
Recent revelations about governments spying on their citizens should have us all concerned about abuse of power
Silver Screen Gangster
Derek Tsang plays criminals in movies, but directs films about love and family
Activism 2.0
While on a mission to save the Borneo rainforest, Emily Hunter realized environmentalism needs a rethink