The Property Guy
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
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
Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
Members of the U of T community are working alongside colleagues from around the world to respond to 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
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
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 Toronto startup with roots at U of T hopes to catch the next big wave in computing
As director of U of T’s First Nations House, Rodney Bobiwash fought for the rights of Indigenous people. He also embodied the Anishinaabe virtues of humility and approachability
Youth are drawing from several languages spoken by the city’s immigrants to create a novel form of English
Migrants are determined to find jobs, but face systemic barriers
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?
Toronto’s housing crunch affects many residents, but newcomers with few resources are especially vulnerable
When it comes to who can be detained, and for how long, there is much discretion
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
How a brothel-keeper in 1880s Edmonton crossed the law – and won
Prof. Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up
A unique project provides support to women during pregnancy and after, with the aim of creating healthier families
Around the world, anti-immigrant autocrats are on the rise. Defeating them – and what they stand for – won’t be easy
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
Many companies are selling marijuana as if the drug is totally harmless. It’s not
Not many people use cocaine, heroin or meth. Prohibition helps keep it that way
The social harms of prosecuting drug users far outweigh any public health benefits from prohibition
For years, we’ve been told to lower the thermostat and drive less. It hasn’t worked
Ryan Janzen is developing a new kind of transportation that could revolutionize intercity travel – and he wants to be the first to ride it
Four examples of how researchers are harnessing technology to improve urban life and make cities smarter
More than two million Canadians don’t take their full dose of medications because of the cost. How can they be helped?
Owning a home is becoming a fantasy for all but the wealthiest families. Better urban planning is part of the solution. Adjusting our expectations may be another
A U of T research team is examining ethical issues raised by the new technology
So far, machines are not very good at creating original art, such as pop tunes and short stories. Could it be they’re missing something uniquely human?
To answer this question, consider this thought experiment
Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world
Many recent PhD grads are professors, but a growing number, especially in the sciences, have landed jobs in the private sector
Ayisha Lineo Gariba doesn’t play by the rules – while making films or while running her business
A U of T doctor is leading efforts to review the medical evidence for more than 2,200 commonly prescribed drugs
A U of T professor is using serious processing power to understand what role the world’s oceans play in climate change
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible
Can a simple high-tech tool for farmers boost crop yields in developing countries?
U of T alumni created #GoSponsorHer to advance women’s careers
I spent two years with people who had been shot, and recorded how their lives had changed. For many, the church offered a powerful source of hope
Can a group of Toronto hospitals eliminate medical errors?
Social psychologist Michael Inzlicht launched his academic career on the study of “ego depletion.” His research suggested it was real. Then came doubts
Replication studies put researchers’ conclusions to the test by creating new versions of the original experiment
U of T scholars and others are calling for four major changes to how research is conducted
Economists have long known that consumers can make confounding choices when presented with too much selection. But they’ve never agreed on why. Enter neuroscience
U of T provides an unparalleled setting in which students can prepare for a world of possibilities
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones
U of T study finds older Canadians are highly concerned about digital security – sometimes to their disadvantage