President's Message - University of Toronto Magazine

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Accelerating Progress

A global consortium based at U of T has received the largest ever Canadian research grant, worth $200 million Read More

U of T President Meric Gertler and Prof. Joseph Wong, VP, International are sitting at a long table in a library with youth in the Giants of Africa program in Rwanda. One student, wearing a pink hoodie sweatshirt, is standing and talking with them.

The Value of ‘Being There’

A sound international strategy has become essential to U of T’s success Read More

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Toward a Sustainable Future

Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action Read More

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After Boundless, U of T Sets Its Sights Even Higher

An historic gift from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman offers a glimpse of what’s to come Read More

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Building Better Cities

How a global hub of urban thinkers could bring tangible improvements to the lives of millions of people Read More

The Best Investment Canada Can Make

To be competitive in the economy of tomorrow, governments should invest more in investigator-led research today Read More

More than 1700 Arts & Science students received scholarships in 2013. Shown here: Arvid Agren, Hadi Ahmad, Zachary Anderson, Kelvin Anggara, Robert Ballingall, Andrey Bilenkyy, Rachel Bokhout, Colin Bridges, Michael Brolley, Orion Buske, Beata Carissa, Mithula Chandrasegaram, Mary Chen, Warren Chu, Michael Chwalek, Abbarna Anna Cumaraswamy, Martin Czar, Fatme Dahcheh, Claudia Dessanti, Alivia Dey, Paul DiCarmine, John Dirks, Ben Donato-Woodger, Rewa El-Oubari, Nosayba El-Sayed, Beth Jean Evans, Asif Farooq, Clarissa Forbes, Zoe Forest-Cooter, Galina Ghaihman, Arash Ghiassi, Jose Gloria, Joanne Granata, Julie Jo, Ushma Kapure, Denis Kierans, Nathalie LaCoste, Aglaja Lowo, Jaby Mathew, Katie Millan, Melissa Molson, Jesse Munroe, Jon Neufeld, Daniel O'Keeffe, Jiwon Tina Park, Jessica Radin, Daniel Rowe, Siobhan Scott, Louis Shwartz, Sylvia Swiecicki, Samia Tawwab, Mari Wichman, Burin Yildiztekin, Chunyue Joyce Yin, Mary Yoshinari.

A Place to Reimagine the World

U of T’s Boundless campaign is helping the university – and Canada – shine as a beacon of inclusion and hope Read More

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The Globally Engaged University

An international strategy to build on U of T’s distinctive strengths Read More

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Toronto Higher

Toronto’s universities are working together to make the region an even better place to live, work and study Read More

Toward a Greener Future

U of T is an international leader in climate change research and teaching Read More

The Toronto Biomedical Cluster

With U of T as its academic anchor, the region has emerged as a global hub of biomedical innovation Read More

The Enduring Relevance of the Humanities

They open our minds to the world – and the possibilities – around us Read More

A Global Talent Destination

U of T’s ability to attract international graduate students is important to our – and Ontario’s – long-term success Read More

Partners in Success

To maintain its top-20 global standing, U of T needs more funding from government Read More

Leveraging Our Location

A strong university helps build a strong city, and a strong city helps build a strong university Read More

A Big Step Forward

The Ontario and federal governments have signalled a serious commitment to globally competitive research excellence Read More

Job Ready

U of T is developing new programs to help students succeed after graduation Read More

Defying Gravity

A strategy for maintaining and advancing U of T’s global standing Read More

Onwards

President David Naylor reflects on his years at U of T Read More

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Online and In Person

Digital synergy for higher education Read More

Our Ties with Asia

U of T’s long-standing connections with the Asia-Pacific region will serve us well in a future defined by global collaboration Read More

Serendipitous Circumstances

The Toronto region is a great home for a global university Read More

Boundless Potential

U of T’s new campaign Read More

The Value of Great Teaching

U of T is committed to providing students with a unique, globally oriented learning experience Read More

Meeting Global Challenges

U of T is teaching future leaders to think creatively across disciplines Read More

Realizing Our Potential

Growing evidence shows the importance of life’s early years Read More

Investing in Talent

Scholarships and bursaries transform lives Read More

Start-Up U

U of T is helping to create a culture of innovation Read More

Our Green Future

U of T is rising to the global sustainability challenge Read More

Tempus Fugit

Some personal reflections on this “great good place” Read More

A Better Balance

Canada must devise a plan for its universities Read More

U of T’s Unique Advantages

Our size and global reach offer undergrads unrivalled opportunities Read More

Universities and the Innovation Economy

U of T is laying new foundations for prosperity Read More

U of T and the Economy

An update on two fronts: the current fiscal climate, and the extraordinary achievements by members of the University of Toronto over the last few years. Read More

Going Global

We must prepare U of T for a borderless world Read More

Forward Thinking

Setting U of T's direction for the next 20 years Read More

Behind the Scenes

U of T couldn't succeed without its dedicated and talented staff Read More

GTA Overload?

Our undergraduate recruitment challenge Read More

Towards 2030

How will we preserve excellence at the University of Toronto? Read More

The Innermost Circle

The humanities play a central role at U of T Read More

Our Quiet Revolution

Changing U of T's undergraduate student experience Read More

The Alumni Connection

There are many ways for alumni to stay engaged with U of T Read More

Canada’s Research Powerhouse

A cradle for creativity, discovery and innovation Read More

University Finance 101

A view from Simcoe Hall Read More

Measuring Up

What university rankings do and don’t tell us Read More

A Great Legacy, A Great Future

Every U of T student deserves an experience worthy of a great institution Read More

Bright Prospects

A new administration heralds the start of a new era for U of T Read More

The Choice for a Generation

Bob Rae's post-secondary review Read More

This Great Good Place

We have accomplished a tremendous amount together Read More

Attracting the Best

U of T is committed to hiring a new generation of outstanding professors Read More

Celebrating a Milestone

Donor generosity has created a strong foundation on which we must continue to build Read More

Double Vision

How U of T coped with the cohort Read More

The End of Science?

Hardly. A survey of current researchers finds that the big problems are just starting to be solved Read More

Building for the Future

Our new construction boom is driven by higher enrolment, sound planning and real needs Read More

Make a Difference

Why our faculty, staff and students care about the community Read More

The Diversity Connection

U of T’s diversity makes it a great place to learn intercultural competence Read More