Astroturfing
The practice of faking a grassroots movement gets an update in the age of social media
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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
What Canada Got Right
An acceptance of diversity may be the country’s defining strength
How Much Methane?
A U of T study aims to create the most accurate estimate yet of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions
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
Hungry for Failure
Defeat might taste like sawdust drizzled with WD-40, but I’ve developed a taste for it
60 Seconds With Jean Yoon
Queen of the corner store
Flight of Fancy
A young dreamer enjoys a test drive on U of T’s flight simulator
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"
Can You Guess the U of T Grad?
Check out the yearbook photos of some of our best-known alumni
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
Student Chefs Do Battle
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
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
Data Minding
A mathematician offers ideas on how to protect ourselves from hackers without making our digital devices impossibly complex to use
Woke
The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord
A Stronger Safety Net
Can a minimum income guarantee help lift people out of poverty? Ontario is about to find out
The Value of a University
How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?
Reimagining Toronto’s Ravines
Daniels students’ projects find new uses for the the city’s neglected river valleys
Revealing the True You
New model for assessing personality traits could benefit employers
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
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
Lessons from My Grandfather
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
Sebastian Brown’s Sidewalk Saloon
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
Seeing New Worlds
How two U of T graduate students built North America’s first working electron microscope
The War of Currents
U of T startup ARDA Power is looking to change people’s ideas about where electricity should come from
A Lifeline for People with Aphasia
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
Outside the Box
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Making the World Unsafe Again?
Donald Trump’s presidency is raising the risk of violent conflict among the world’s great powers
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
Working with Clay
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
“Instagram for Doctors” Helps Physicians Solve Medical Puzzlers
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
This “Bomber” Actually Saved Countless Lives
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Double Vision
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
Munk One Students Think Locally, Act Globally
The Munk School of Global Affairs encourages students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes it saves lives
Pearson Scholarships Aim to Attract World’s Brightest Students
Program named for Lester B. Pearson would offer 37 international students full tuition for four years
Documenting the War in Syria
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
A Better Life for Children with Heart Defects
Research at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research could one day eliminate the need for infants with heart problems to have more than one surgery
A Hub for Urban Innovation
The renovated Daniels Building at One Spadina will bring together scholars from across the university to envision an even better Toronto
U of T’s Ambitious Green Strategy
By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals