How Did the Universe Begin?
Prof. Barth Netterfield’s lifelong journey into faith, physics and astronomy
Prof. Barth Netterfield’s lifelong journey into faith, physics and astronomy
To be competitive in the economy of tomorrow, governments should invest more in investigator-led research today
These include everything from life-saving innovations to everyday conveniences
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others”
U of T undergrads are bringing the language of computers to youth in Toronto’s low-income neighbourhoods. Will it “future-proof” them?
During one of life’s darker moments, I found purpose in learning something new
First-year student Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk is interested in how cultural appropriation affects Aboriginal artists
The stunning new Daniels Building has thrown open its doors to students
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Nothing about the health-care system is foolproof. And that includes physicians
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
Having spent time homeless herself, Prof. Suzanne Stewart envisions a new kind of shelter – one that truly understands and cares for Indigenous women
As the theatre world grapples with change, U of T Mississauga student Muhaddisah Batool prepares for the spotlight
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
Faculty and students at Toronto’s four universities will work together to seek answers to the city’s housing crisis
The Syed siblings use their voices to build a stronger Canada
President Meric Gertler looks ahead to his second term
Many U of T students live with roomies to manage the rent
U of T Alumni Association’s lead gift to the Landmark Project will help re-envision green space
In combining two of computing’s hottest trends, the Creative Destruction Lab sees new opportunities for startups
WinterLight Labs analyzes speech for evidence of even mild dementia. All patients need to do is describe a picture
An acceptance of diversity may be the country’s defining strength
A U of T study aims to create the most accurate estimate yet of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions
This U of T music grad achieved YouTube fame by giving Indian classical songs a Western twist. Next up: a world tour
U of T grad Lucy Cullen has been named one of Canada’s top environmentalists for helping restaurants earn more – by throwing away less
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
A YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award winner reflects on a pivotal first-year program at U of T
Defeat might taste like sawdust drizzled with WD-40, but I’ve developed a taste for it
Queen of the corner store
As a creative director at Toronto's Jam3, he pushes the limits of what's possible with design and technology
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"
She landed a job with the hit show New Girl, and later this year will release her first feature film
A U of T startup is developing a whole new kind of night-time entertainment
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
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Help us measure the immense contributions our alumni make to their communities by participating in our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
“We’re incredibly excited to see it come to fruition,” says UTSU president Jasmine Wong Denike
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
The procedure allowed Melissa Benoit to have a life-saving transplant
Can a minimum income guarantee help lift people out of poverty? Ontario is about to find out
How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?
New model for assessing personality traits could benefit employers
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Royal Ontario Museum exhibit tells the story of the world’s largest mammal
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
How two U of T graduate students built North America’s first working electron microscope
U of T startup ARDA Power is looking to change people’s ideas about where electricity should come from