Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Rapid shifts in everything from technology to employee expectations are pressuring leaders to constantly adapt
Professor Doug Richards teaches his students the secrets to living a longer – and healthier – life
A U of T Mississauga study finds that problematic smartphone use is increasing worldwide – especially among younger women
U of T researchers are developing a chatbot to help people stop smoking. One day, it might offer therapy, too
Winning over people to your cause is not easy. As these students discovered, it helps to have a personal – and persuasive – message
Every year, thousands of Canadians seek help for addiction. Which treatments work best?
Eliminating gas-powered cars and trucks may help avert a climate catastrophe. But they are only part of the solution
The American perspective dominates our understanding of the Vietnam War. In her new book, Professor Thy Phu offers a glimpse from the other side
We asked 100 U of T students. It seems they share the concerns of many residents
A huge, concrete triangle wasn’t an obvious design, but there were reasons for it
A global consortium based at U of T has received the largest ever Canadian research grant, worth $200 million
Now that cannabis is legal, Canada owes a debt to the communities that paid a steep price during the war on drugs
In her latest documentary, filmmaker Nisha Pahuja tackles a most difficult topic – sexual assault
How AI could help doctors predict cardiac problems in critically ill children
Youth from under-represented communities get a taste of post-secondary life and pick up useful skills through a recently expanded U of T program
The inspiring and courageous story of fourth-year student Jaivet Ealom, who fled a brutal regime and found refuge in Canada
We asked 100 U of T students. This is what they told us
Researchers at U of T Scarborough are testing which crops fare best on city roofs
Four tips for being kind to the planet – and your wallet – when you buy groceries
Ilya Sutskever is building artificial intelligence that’s mastering a new skill – language
U of T linguists have partnered with an Indigenous community member to bring the Munsee dialect back from the brink of extinction
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
Raising the number of Indigenous lawyers and judges will require more financial support for Indigenous law students
A new U of T facility will train pharmacists to take on a larger role in Canadian health care
They’re already common in manufacturing. Soon, they’ll be almost everywhere
A new network will support research excellence, mentorship and collaboration among Black scholars at U of T
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
Electricity from renewable sources is getting cheaper, but how do we make it available to all Canadians?
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action
U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help
Professor Mark V. Campbell grew up during the early years of rap music. Now, he is helping preserve Canadian hip-hop culture for future generations
A U of T Mississauga study aims to identify the “secret sauce” that is helping many dining establishments stay open during the pandemic
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
How can we build a more equitable transit system?
Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
How do you talk about a family shattered by trauma?
Technology gave rise to the current problems, but technology alone won’t solve them
A picture that circulated in the aftermath of an attack led to my wrongful imprisonment. My friends and family – and U of T – helped free me
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
It could help us build a more equitable society, says alum John Mighton
When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways
Smart thermostats and other building sensors could help reduce energy use by 10 per cent, a U of T study finds. Full retrofits could go much further
There is a steep personal cost to caregiving, from chronic stress to physical injury. How can we help those who minister to family and friends?
U of T scientists have created a cell-by-cell map of the human liver that could increase the success of transplant surgery and lead to new treatments for liver disease
A growing number of city-dwellers live in condos – and now high schools, theatres and daycares are taking up residence there, too, creating benefits for everyone
By bringing artificial intelligence into chemistry, Prof. Aspuru-Guzik aims to vastly shrink the time it takes to develop new drugs – and almost everything else
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
What happens when someone with precarious immigration status needs emergency care?