Even Better Than the Real Thing?
What's the ongoing appeal of reality TV? "It's an adrenaline high-speed version of real life," says Murtz Jaffer
What's the ongoing appeal of reality TV? "It's an adrenaline high-speed version of real life," says Murtz Jaffer
“The work was called ‘weekend cleanup,’ but herding dust is what we did”
Frank Horvat plays piano in the dark to raise awareness of environmental issues
Autism isn't preventable or curable. So why pursue genetic testing?
Professor Mark Kortschot has invented a new kind of skateboard
Joy Fielding explores a tangled mother-daughter relationship in her new book, Now You See Her
A Varsity romance is still going strong after more than 30 years
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enjoy a visit to U of T in May 1939
Dating at university is supposed to be easy. But many of today’s U of T students find campus romance elusive. Enter Love@UofT, a new online matchmaker
Rivi Frankle, who has retired after 39 years at U of T, forged friendships with countless U of T grads
Performing duo met as teens at the Royal Conservatory
In her new book, author Marni Jackson searches for the right level of involvement in her adult son's life
Claude Bissell’s visit to China, at a time of political isolation between the West and China, foreshadowed the spirit of international exchange at U of T today
U of T's eighth president recognized the importance of the university's global reputation
Claude Bissell’s final term as U of T president ended almost 40 years ago, but his remarkable contribution as a scholar, administrator and leader is recognized on the St. George Campus today, with buildings, portraits and other tributes honouring Bissell’s legacy
In a creative rut? Renegade computer designer Bill Buxton advocates less work and more play
Rumeet Toor launches a teacher’s college in rural Kenya
"We've been married for more than 30 years now, and it’s been quite the adventure"
How did first-year student (and former tomboy) Anna Cunningham end up writing a fashion column online?
Crime in Toronto is down, but after five years as police chief, Bill Blair knows he can't take the city's safety for granted
Stem cell medicine may soon generate new treatments for any condition where cells have been damaged, such as heart disease, diabetes – even blindness
Francis Shen credits luck, good ideas, timing and avoiding complacency for his success with Aastra Technologies
You’re rough hewn and intimidating but I respect and appreciate you − and wish more students here did, too
Are Internet protests as effective as real-world ones?
Educated at U of T, Dr. Martha Gulati sings the praises of universal health coverage to a sometimes skeptical audience
BlackBerry-sized device developed at U of T can identify cancer type and severity in 30 minutes
Tilda Shalof's books unmask the high-pressure world of nursing
The Hollywood fitness guru and former U of T grad student turns his marketing game up a notch
Will the Internet help bring democracy to Iran? Professor Ron Deibert and the Citizen Lab champion free speech and human rights online
Ron Deibert's inclination to thumb his nose at authority started young
Want to know where an unidentified picture was taken? A computer program being developed at U of T can help
Professor George Dei says parents of black children have been concerned for 30 years that the Toronto school system is not serving their children. “It was time to try a new approach.”
The City of Toronto is not doing enough to make the streets safe for cyclists
"Sometimes Brad plays his guitar, I play the piano and we sing together. I swear, we’ll wind up being the von Trapp family someday."
How students, faculty, staff and alumni brought queer activism to the University of Toronto and changed the campus forever
40 years of sexual equality rights in North America and around the world
Intelligence by itself doesn’t make you rational. Thinking rationally demands mental skills that some of us don’t have and many of us don’t use
Five questions to get you thinking
The Gordon Cressy Awards recognize new graduates who have made outstanding contributions to U of T. For these past winners, helping others has become a way of life
“My dream is to be one of the inspired citizens who shape Toronto for the better”
“My deepest ambition is to focus on learning and practising leadership in new and challenging contexts”
“The privilege of living and working in Canada comes with the duty to protect the fundamental rights of the most vulnerable.”
“I can always do more for others”
“One wishes for a day when people everywhere can live with dignity”
“Leadership isn’t just about having vision – it’s about having the right people work with you, because you can’t do it alone”
“It is amazing to me the encouragement we get from those we are ostensibly trying to help”
“I believe we should each apply our own unique skills for the betterment of humanity”
“My goal isn’t to end global conflict, but to end the suffering of people who live in places where conflict takes away their basic human rights”
“Life outside the classroom is vital to one’s education”
“The award motivated me to dream up new ideas and take risks”
“I dream of writing a book on leadership and self-improvement, and traveling the world as a motivational speaker”
“This is what leadership means to me – serving people”
“I would love to contribute to the cure for cancer”
“The global financial crisis is forcing everybody to think differently about business”
Mutual-fund guru Warren Goldring was an outstanding volunteer and caring philanthropist at U of T
A second meeting at the Victoria College pub brought two students eye to eye
Research is pointing to new treatments for the millions of North Americans who suffer from sleep disorders.
U of T’s Institute of Child Study has influenced education in Canada for more than 80 years. A visit to the lab school reveals why.
A big blue bird brought the law and drama students together