Tomorrow’s Campus Has Arrived
These eight donor-supported buildings are giving students great new places to learn Read More
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Taking Steps with Trexo
A U of T startup’s robotic device is helping kids overcome their mobility challenges Read More
In the Event of an Opioid Overdose…
Three engineering students found a government-issued naloxone kit complicated to use. So they designed a new one Read More
Hyperloop Explained
A new transportation technology could zip you from Toronto to Montreal in 45 minutes. We took a peek under the hood Read More
More Than a Pipe Dream
Ryan Janzen is developing a new kind of transportation that could revolutionize intercity travel – and he wants to be the first to ride it Read More
What Data Can Teach Us about Cities
Four examples of how researchers are harnessing technology to improve urban life and make cities smarter Read More
A New Generation of Spacecraft, Powered by Light
Solar sails could propel ships to other planets – and even stars – with much less fuel Read More
With Damaged Organs, a Chance for “Regrowth”
Prof. Michael Sefton imagines being able to treat diabetes with a single injection Read More
A Way to Make Things Disappear
Prof. George Eleftheriades is developing a radar-evading technology that he thinks could be used one day to make anything invisible Read More
Could This Palm-Sized Cube Replace an Entire Lab?
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible Read More
Greener Pastures
Can a simple high-tech tool for farmers boost crop yields in developing countries? Read More
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL Read More
Our Partners in Africa
On a visit to Ethiopia and Rwanda, U of T president Meric Gertler affirms the power of collaborations – and sees potential for new ones Read More
Save Your Money
An app from Vicis Labs aims to help millennials and the precariously employed manage their cash Read More
Failing is Part of Innovating
How an early defeat helped my company, OpenText, succeed Read More
On a Mission of Compassion
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others” Read More
Teaching Kids How to Code
U of T undergrads are bringing the language of computers to youth in Toronto’s low-income neighbourhoods. Will it “future-proof” them? Read More
Flight of Fancy
A young dreamer enjoys a test drive on U of T’s flight simulator Read More
3D Movies in the Sky
A U of T startup is developing a whole new kind of night-time entertainment Read More
Warrior for Peace
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever Read More
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community Read More
The War of Currents
U of T startup ARDA Power is looking to change people’s ideas about where electricity should come from Read More
A Better Life for Children with Heart Defects
Research at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research could one day eliminate the need for infants with heart problems to have more than one surgery Read More
Giving Younger Academics a Boost
The Hart Professorships support the next generation of engineering research pioneers Read More
The Myhal Centre Is Made for New Ideas
The facility will encourage collaborations among students, faculty and industry in all engineering disciplines Read More
The Wisdom of Crowds
PhD student Justin Kim is working on intelligent “swarming” robots that could one day help rescue earthquake survivors and explore other planets Read More
Helping Undergrads Refine Their Skills
New feedback tools from engineering will help students home in on weaknesses – and strengths Read More
Alumnus Leaves Landmark $20-Million Bequest to U of T Engineering
Hart Professorships will boost early-career research and more Read More
Hungry for Hazardous Waste
How pollution-eating microbes could help clean up toxic sites Read More
Anything’s Possible When Someone Believes in You
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering Read More
Loving the Aliebn
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human Read More
The Konrad Group Helps Brands Boost their Digital Mojo
These U of T alumni help businesses from CBC to Coca-Cola thrive online Read More
I Saw Him Standing There
How a U of T engineering student found himself on stage with the Beatles in 1964 Read More
Those Things We Do
Relive some of the wonderful, and occasionally weird, traditions that occur only at U of T Read More
Small is Beautiful
David MacLean is creating a small-scale Toronto – his first step to miniaturizing the entire country Read More
On the Right Track
Prof. Eric Miller wants to use improved data – and more of it – to help cities make better transit decisions Read More
Muscle and Metal
How a unique collaboration is making life better for a student with cerebral palsy Read More
Colombo’s Reach
Many of Singapore’s leaders are U of T grads, thanks to a unique scholarship Read More
Waste Not, Want Not
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer Read More
Using Their Words
A U of T startup gives kids a leg up with language Read More
A Commitment to Innovation
There is no limit to giving back – it’s boundless Read More
Handheld Lab
U of T startup ChipCare gets set to unveil a revolutionary portable HIV blood-testing device Read More
On the Job in the Cloud
Marwan and Hadi Aladdin aim to train the world’s workers Read More
Keeping Thrill-Seekers Safe
Safety specialist Joelle Javier uses her engineering knowledge to make sure amusement park riders don't get hurt Read More
Memories of Gull Lake
Why learning to survey is an unforgettable experience for University of Toronto engineers Read More
Walter Curlook was Mining’s Green Pioneer
The engineer, inventor, Inco executive and U of T prof is remembered for his boundless passion, spirit and energy Read More
A Digital Coach
Wearable software created by U of T grads aims to help hobby athletes up their game Read More
Bright Idea
A U of T grad's paper-thin lamp technology could revolutionize the lighting industry Read More
Perfecting the Knuckleball
A team of U of T engineering students has designed a machine that can throw baseball’s most difficult pitch Read More
The Spy Among Us
U of T prof Pat Bayly headed up North America’s first spy school and developed an “unbreakable” cipher machine during the Second World War Read More
A Life-Saving Innovation
Recent grads win engineering design award for a low-cost medical device that will help keep patients breathing Read More
Testing the Waters
U of T offers undergrads the chance to try being entrepreneurs – without any of the risk Read More
Alumnus Elevates Entrepreneurship with $1-million Donation
Philanthropy key to supporting student inventors Read More
A Tuna Loonie in the Food Bank
U of T engineers and architects won the award for structural ingenuity at Toronto’s annual Canstruction competition Read More
From Toronto to St. Louis on a Litre of Fuel
U of T engineering students place second in international competition to create most fuel-efficient car Read More
Incredible Impact – in Engineering
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) classrooms foster collaboration, active learning and accelerated innovation Read More