The Miracle of Insulin
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
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
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars
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?
How a visionary group of alumni helped forge a strong and lasting connection between U of T and Hong Kong
Learning to live with the pandemic
How this tiny animal is helping scientists investigate disorders of the human brain
How U of T handled a semester like no other
How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care
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 Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others
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
The museum she curates at the Faculty of Dentistry holds thousands of objects that tell the story of the profession in Canada
Members of the U of T community are working alongside colleagues from around the world to respond to the pandemic
The Dictionary of Canadian Biography aims to record noteworthy lives from “all points of view.” Six decades into its mission, what that means is still up for debate
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
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
It turns out “talking back” has benefits
A new BMO-supported lab at U of T investigates the creative potential for AI in the arts
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
A Toronto startup with roots at U of T hopes to catch the next big wave in computing
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
Prof. Leah Cowen’s lab aims to understand how C. auris works and how to stop it
In Toronto’s transforming waterfront, he sees the beginnings of a more resilient urban form
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
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
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
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
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
Linking climate action to job creation, living wages and equality reframes the debate as a win-win – though tough political choices remain
How a brothel-keeper in 1880s Edmonton crossed the law – and won
The local bishop called her a heretic. The Criminal Code deemed her work illegal. But Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw was more concerned with helping women at Canada’s first birth control centre
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T
Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism could help it lead the world in creating more ethical machines
Prof. Karina Vernon shares the untold stories of Black people on the Canadian Prairies
A U of T study examines ways to improve care and reduce the sense of isolation for Inuit patients in Canada’s Far North
Canadian meanings of “soaker” and “bush party” don’t exist in the Oxford English Dictionary. A U of T linguistics prof is aiming to change that
We asked 100 students. This is what they told us
Blockchain has the potential to transform financial transactions. This could spell trouble for banks and other institutional go-betweens
These eight donor-supported buildings are giving students great new places to learn
Over the next decade, these four projects will transform the downtown campus