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
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
There are countless diets to choose from, but one rises above the rest, say U of T experts
Winning over people to your cause is not easy. As these students discovered, it helps to have a personal – and persuasive – message
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
A century ago, a U of T astronomer led a small group of Canadians on a daring expedition to remote Australia. Their mission? To prove the Theory of General Relativity
As ChatGPT disrupts conventional teaching and learning, U of T is helping instructors and students to adapt and innovate
A global consortium based at U of T has received the largest ever Canadian research grant, worth $200 million
U of T’s collection of scientific artifacts shows how researchers pursued discovery – and sometimes made history
Gift will enable the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research to expand its research into heart failure – and save lives
Professor Christina Guzzo has a message for the next generation of women in science
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
Food bank use in Toronto is soaring. Can a U of T Scarborough lab help?
Most of today’s students play video games. Why not study them, too?
The inspiring and courageous story of fourth-year student Jaivet Ealom, who fled a brutal regime and found refuge in Canada
A sound international strategy has become essential to U of T’s success
Globally crowdsourced study shows that white clovers are biologically adapting to city life, demonstrating the profound impact of urbanization
Researchers at U of T Scarborough are testing which crops fare best on city roofs
Co-op started by launching grads into government – exactly as the program’s founders intended
Prof. Kristen Bos investigates how pollution has affected – and continues to affect – Indigenous communities
Four tips for being kind to the planet – and your wallet – when you buy groceries
U of T has a history of helping scholars fleeing violence in their home countries. This year, many Ukrainians have found a haven here
We used an artificial intelligence to write headlines, add text to a story and summarize a longer article. It was often eerily good
A new medical academy at U of T Scarborough will try to close Canada’s racial health gap
How? By fostering debate across differences – and educating citizens who will engage in civic life
We asked 100 students. Their top answer was not surprising
U of T linguists have partnered with an Indigenous community member to bring the Munsee dialect back from the brink of extinction
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success
For nearly a decade, U of T Mississauga students have searched for artifacts to reveal an archeological secret
Social work research suggests three ways the activity boosts self-esteem
A U of T initiative aims to support the creation of Black-owned businesses in the university community
Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik is using AI and robotics to help create new, more sustainable materials in a fraction of the usual time
“Lab on a chip” technology will reduce travel expenses and improve care for those living in remote communities
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
They’re already common in manufacturing. Soon, they’ll be almost everywhere
U of T students are collaborating with faculty on research that could improve the mental health of youth worldwide
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
Testing out new technologies – and collecting an old one
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails
New U of T program encourages Black undergrads to consider law school
Student Rachel Bromberg and alum Asante Haughton are helping to create a response service for mental health crisis calls in Toronto that relies less on police
U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help
Online disinformation poses a danger to society. Researchers at U of T’s Citizen Lab are tracking it – and trying to figure out how to stop it
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
These three games are educational for both teens and adults
How a slender, snake-like device could give doctors new ways to save lives
How U of T handled a semester like no other
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 Scarborough grad Satish Kanwar is helping small businesses thrive in a market that’s gone virtual