Q & A

Writing in a Tumultuous Time

Téa Mutonji finds creative possibility in the freedom of her youth

Behind the Headlines

Canadian media are becoming more diverse but racialized journalists still face barriers in the workplace that are rarely discussed, says UTM alum Pacinthe Mattar

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

The Value of a University

How much do U of T alumni contribute to Toronto, Canada and the world?

Working with Clay

At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own

Family Guy

Stereotype or archetype? Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about the biggest role of his career

Where Every Day Is Throwback Thursday

Karen Suurtamm helps bring the U of T Archives to students raised on social media

Everyone’s Campus Home

New warden John Monahan on the allure of Hart House

Cooling Off

Will the Paris climate accord succeed where Kyoto didn’t?

Food Technologist

Irwin Adam Eydelnant blends his love of food with an advanced science degree and entrepreneurial outlook to come up with a completely new kind of work

Crazy Talk

Can we restore sanity and reason to politics?

Travel Upgrade

For many Torontonians, the daily commute is a spirit-crusher. What if it could enrich your life instead?

Beer Meister

When “hopportunity” knocked, John Gergesha’s chemistry degree made him a top draft choice for a beer tasting job.

Labour Troubles

Canada’s temporary foreign workers program needs a rethink, says immigration expert Jeffrey Reitz

The Meaning of Mandela

A South African reflects on the life and legacy of a human rights champion

Writing for Rookie Blue

Total immersion in the world of television led Tassie Cameron to screenwriting gigs – and her own show

Whose Values?

Does the proposed Quebec Charter guarantee a secular society, or more votes for the Parti Québécois?

Eyes Everywhere

Recent revelations about governments spying on their citizens should have us all concerned about abuse of power

Cycling from Alaska to Argentina

Ali Burke shares her cycling experiences - midway through her 27,000-kilometre ride

The Unsure Thing

The conditions for entrepreneurs in Canada are good, says Rotman professor Will Mitchell. It’s our attitude that needs work

Patent Wars

Intellectual property rights are intended to foster innovation. But could they actually be stifling it?

Eight Degrees of Education

Most people retire from higher education after a maximum of three degrees. Lorne Bozinoff went for eight

Tossing a Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint has finally produced its last penny. Is it time to get rid of the nickel, too?

Clash of the Britons

Was the War of 1812 actually a civil war?

Faster, Higher, Stronger

You don’t need an Olympic training regimen to get healthy through exercise

Politics and the One Per Cent

What effect will unlimited corporate spending have on the U.S. election?

Lakeside Views

What principles should guide how a city develops its waterfront?

Europe’s Debt Troubles

With the markets betting on a Greek default, and the situation in Spain deteriorating, a second global financial crisis looms

Arab Spring

Will the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East usher in lasting change?

The End of Moore’s Law?

For almost half a century, computer chips have doubled in power every 18 months. But this may not hold true for much longer, says Eugene Fiume

Preventing Concussions

Dr. Charles Tator is trying to promote awareness of the dangers posed by even mild head injuries.

Averting Disaster

BP oil spill could have been avoided if the company had used the "precautionary principle," says prof

Addicted to Love

The American Psychiatric Association is considering whether "hypersexual disorder" should be included in its next guide to mental illness

The Vitamin D Crisis

Dark-skinned Canadians may face higher risk of disease due to vitamin D deficiency, doctor warns

Genes and Politics

Do our genes influence whom we vote for or whether we vote? They can, says politics prof Peter Loewen

Africentric Schools

Professor George Dei says parents of black children have been concerned for 30 years that the Toronto school system is not serving their children. “It was time to try a new approach.”

Care for the Aged

Canada faces a shortage of geriatricians for a rapidly greying population, says Dr. Barry Goldlist

The D-Word

Q&A with Walid Hejazi, professor of business economics and international competitiveness at the Rotman School of Management.

Environmental Toxins

Q&A with Miriam Diamond, co-chair of Ontario's Toxics Reduction Scientific Expert Panel

The Credit Crisis

Q&A with Rotman School of Management finance professor, Alan White

60 Seconds With Roselyn Dyck-Cieszkowski

Q&A with U of T alumna and manager of the Niagara-on-the-lake winery, Cattail Creek

Rhodes to Success

U of T Scarborough grad Wojciech Gryc is named a 2008 Rhodes Scholar