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Toward a More Civil Discourse

As polarization in society grows, U of T is encouraging respectful dialogue on challenging topics across its three campuses Read More

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A Global Hub for Safe AI

The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus will help develop artificial intelligence that benefits humanity – from ideas and scholarship to successful startups Read More

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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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Universities Can Bolster Democracy

How? By fostering debate across differences – and educating citizens who will engage in civic life Read More

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Together, We Can Defy Gravity

U of T’s visionary new campaign will engage volunteers and donors in fulfilling our commitment to inclusive excellence 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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Attracting Top Talent to Canada

Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars Read More

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Hope in a Difficult Time

Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year Read More

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Heroes of Our Time

Members of the U of T community are working alongside colleagues from around the world to respond to the pandemic Read More

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Welcoming the World

Canadians take pride in their model of multiculturalism. We need to remind ourselves of why it’s worked so well Read More

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The Boundless Campaign’s Remarkable Achievement

More than 100,000 alumni came together to raise $2.641 billion for the University of Toronto 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

Gimmy Chu, a University of Toronto graduate, co-founded the green technology company Nanoleaf. They developed the Nanoleaf LED light bulb, the world's most energy-efficient bulb.

Strength in Numbers

Our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey reveals that U of T alumni are making massive social, cultural and economic contributions around the world Read More

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Expecting the Unexpected

U of T provides an unparalleled setting in which students can prepare for a world of possibilities 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

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The True Impact of the University of Toronto

Help us measure the immense contributions our alumni make to their communities by participating in our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey Read More

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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