Ruling the Pool
Olympic-bound Kylie Masse’s extraordinary ascent to the top of women’s swimming
Olympic-bound Kylie Masse’s extraordinary ascent to the top of women’s swimming
Where gangs rule, hip hop is a strongly positive force for youth, study finds
What explains Shakespeare’s enduring appeal, 400 years after his death?
One billion kids experience violence worldwide each year. Susan Bissell has devoted her life to ending the abuse
How a U of T engineering student found himself on stage with the Beatles in 1964
In his new memoir, the filmmaker and ad exec talks divas and Donny Osmond
By releasing his new book, chapter by chapter, online, author Hal Niedzviecki can interact with readers to learn what they like -- and what they don't
The thesis adviser plays a big role in every grad student’s life. Alice Hutton Sharp writes about how to make the most of this complex relationship
When it comes to legalizing marijuana, drug and public health experts caution that “the devil is in the details”
Relive some of the wonderful, and occasionally weird, traditions that occur only at U of T
Greenhouse gas could be harvested from the atmosphere and recycled into renewable fuel, says researcher
How a design contest became a defining U of T moment for architect Monica Adair (MArch 2005)
As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves
A U of T Mississauga residence is named after the Birdman of Mississauga
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer
Four design proposals to revitalize King's College Circle would eliminate cars, add trees and even create a pond outside Hart House
Cities are more livable when they're clean and green
Liver tissue created in a U of T lab could help reduce the time and cost of drug development
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together
Alumni nab deal with Playstation for video game N++
Rob Brander put his specialized knowledge at the service of Australian surfers, and now a grateful nation calls him “Dr. Rip”
A U of T lab is developing new technologies to assist older people with daily tasks
Is solitary confinement ever appropriate?
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Reel Comfort program helps make those connections available to clients in mental-health programs
Out of 82 entries from around the globe, the design of two Daniels Faculty graduates brought home the top prize in the SymbioticCities 2014 International Design Ideas Competition
A chronic condition doesn’t need to stop you from pushing yourself athletically
The university’s scholars are collaborating with partners in every region of the globe to answer questions that challenge us all
Amjad Tarsin helps students with the spiritual dimension of their lives
He was a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and one of U of T’s greatest champions
Shawn Ahmed’s Uncultured Project reinvents charity for the digital age
Museum Studies grad Jake Paleczny comes up with fun ways for visitors to learn about the moose, elk and other animals that make up the “living collection” at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve
A U of T grad student wrote her wedding vows based on research into what makes a relationship last
Canada’s next billion-dollar tech start-up might just come from U of T
Students confess they're not getting enough sleep, say time management is key to better slumber
A new telescope may shed light on the universe’s first moments
Science graduate students learn how to turn cutting-edge research into viable businesses
Betty Xie’s film documents what happens in a community faced with the threat of eviction
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
Special techniques are needed to design clothes for wheelchair users. The ROM showcases them in a unique exhibition
After more than 50 years at the University of Toronto, Joan E. Foley is well positioned to see the big picture – which is exactly what you want in an Ombudsperson
Volunteer opportunities at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
The ambitious student’s sudden death rocked his wide circle of friends and inspired many to emulate his generosity
Making pharmaceutical research more open could shave years off the time it takes to bring a new drug to market
Nisha Pahuja’s documentary film about women becomes a force for change
Student scientists at Astronomy Summer School learn how to design the instruments that show us the cosmos
A large minority of members of the U of T community report they have difficulty disconnecting -- even when they're taking time off from work
First-year student discovers a potential new treatment for malaria that could be as close as your kitchen cupboard
Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz
A U of T prof is using a simulator to test how to keep drivers off their smartphones -- and focused on the road
In her new novel, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer reimagines a strange episode from Ontario’s past
A computer science grad reimagines two-dimensional web pages as 3-D virtual worlds
Drug-resistant infections are a man-made problem. Is it one we can solve?
Dr. Allison McGeer gives advice on the use of antibiotics
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
U of T is developing new programs to help students succeed after graduation
Scientists aim to isolate and harness marijuana’s pain-killing properties to create more effective medicines
Animals in Canada – and how they live, mate and die – inspire an indie concept album by a U of T biologist and friends
Elena Grouios works in a chocolate factory, inventing new treats. Sweet!
A dynamic, world-class city and a top-ranked, global university have a lot to gain from each other, says U of T’s new president, Meric Gertler