Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Professor Doug Richards teaches his students the secrets to living a longer – and healthier – life
U of T researchers are developing a chatbot to help people stop smoking. One day, it might offer therapy, too
U of T Chancellor Rose Patten draws on her experience as a senior executive to identify the skills today’s leaders need most
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
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
U of T Mississauga researchers examine the barriers family and friends face – often from police – when searching for Indigenous women and girls
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
Cody Caetano has written a painfully honest – and sometimes hilarious – memoir of growing up in a wayward family
A huge, concrete triangle wasn’t an obvious design, but there were reasons for it
Now that cannabis is legal, Canada owes a debt to the communities that paid a steep price during the war on drugs
U of T’s collection of scientific artifacts shows how researchers pursued discovery – and sometimes made history
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
To mark an important milestone, U of T Engineering looks back at some of its boldest thinkers
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?
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
U of T’s new Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport will help athletes at all levels perform better
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
U of T has a history of helping scholars fleeing violence in their home countries. This year, many Ukrainians have found a haven here
U of T Mississauga’s forensic science program gives students a unique training experience
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
The Schulich Leader Scholarships support talented science undergrads who are interested in entrepreneurship
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
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
A new U of T facility will train pharmacists to take on a larger role in Canadian health care
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
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?
U of T’s visionary new campaign will engage volunteers and donors in fulfilling our commitment to inclusive excellence
A U of T Scarborough biologist is using high-resolution cameras to find out
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
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
A century after U of T scientists discovered the life-saving extract, researchers are finding new ways to improve the lives of people with diabetes
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