This “Bomber” Actually Saved Countless Lives
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
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
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
Scholarships can inspire students to believe they can make a difference. For Atik Bird, it helped her reach out to others – and trust her own voice
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
Scholars at the Jackman Humanities Institute find optimism amidst the pain in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
U of T Mississauga aims to create global champions in the battle against white-collar crime
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
Reading Canadian fiction and poetry helps us understand our own experience and that of others
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
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya
Now at “H,” the Dictionary of Old English aims to define every word from the language’s earliest days
When lying becomes an acceptable political strategy
U of T startup Exact Media finds a way to turn excess space into a business
How do we restore trust between minority communities and police?
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
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
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
Nadia Ross, the winner of Canada's biggest drama prize, likes to keep her audiences on their toes. They don't just "sit in the dark and behave properly"
A golden borscht soup helped alumna Mary Berg win the title of MasterChef Canada. She now serves up her recipes on CTV’s “Your Morning” show
PhD student Justin Kim is working on intelligent “swarming” robots that could one day help rescue earthquake survivors and explore other planets
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
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
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois
How pollution-eating microbes could help clean up toxic sites
Visible minority political candidates get short shrift from newspapers, study finds
Using robotic technology, an engineering student lets tea drinkers create their perfect cuppa
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering
Shawn Ahmed has felt firsthand how religious beliefs can lead to discrimination
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness
The Soldiers’ Tower carillon creates a unique U of T soundscape
Renatta Austin wanted to help kids in trouble at school. To do so, she’s redefining how a law practice can work
For trans students at U of T, the fight for rights and equality is about much more than just washrooms
These days, talking about sex and gender can involve a lot of specialized terms. Here’s a guide
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
Drawing the line at “designer babies”
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting
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
Rhodes Scholar Jessica Phillips wants to help protect the continent’s ecosystem – and its penguins
Students favour Facebook for connecting with family and friends
Where gangs rule, hip hop is a strongly positive force for youth, study finds