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Members of the Tsaunka Sugar Drum Group seated in a circle, performing on drums and singing.

Three Moments from Autumn 2022

In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture Read More

Kamola Khaitova in shorts, T-shirt and a mask, carrying a container of wheatgrass, rows of potted plants on either side

Three Moments from Spring 2022

Architecture students get ready to build, snowshoeing in Scarborough and growing plants for science Read More

A device with a small roller applies a blue liquid along a smooth glass surface

Three Moments from Fall 2021

Testing out new technologies – and collecting an old one Read More

Rows of empty chairs at the vaccination site and three staff members wearing masks near the top of the photo, one holding a tape measure

Three Moments from Spring 2021

Learning to live with the pandemic Read More

Aerial photo of the roof of Convocation Hall under construction

Three Moments from Fall 2020

Convocation Hall’s new top, preparing for virtual labs, and a spectacular campus trail that’s accessible to all Read More

Two workers standing in front of a tank-like machine drilling a hole into the ground of the front campus field

U of T’s Path to a Low-Carbon Future Begins Deep Below King’s College Circle

Artist rendering of King's College Circle, with University College in the background and the grassy field in front with cherry blossom trees in bloom. Students are sitting on benches, and a soccer game is underway.

A Bright Future for Front Campus

U of T’s plans for new trees, gardens and green space around King’s College Circle bring the university a $100,000 gift Read More

Nine-storey centre for cities and culture

Exciting Changes Are Coming to St. George

Over the next decade, these four projects will transform the downtown campus Read More

Transforming the Heart of St. George Campus

U of T Alumni Association’s lead gift to the Landmark Project will help re-envision green space Read More

Artist rendering of interior corridor of new Student Commons, with a copy centre depicted on the left

Open, Playful Student Commons on the Way

“We’re incredibly excited to see it come to fruition,” says UTSU president Jasmine Wong Denike Read More

Illustration of a book and e-reader (31% Depends), stack of books with a mug of coffee on top and paper notes (49% Print), and a laptop with a pair of glasses on top (20% Online)

Poll: Do You Generally Prefer to Read Text in Print or Online?

U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too Read More

Photo of a student in the lab conducting an experiment

A Historic Investment in Canadian Science and Innovation

$190 million will be spent upgrading the university’s research labs Read More

Illustration of four hands holding up from 1 to 4 fingers with a percentage above each hand (1 finger - 28%, 2 fingers - 49%, 3 fingers - 19%, 4 fingers - 4%)

Poll: How Many Languages Do You Speak?

U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois Read More

Photo of King's College Circle with the Medical Science Building, CN Tower and Convocation Hall on top and a mirror image on the bottom

Campus Reflections

A Faculty of Music alum reimagines an iconic view of U of T Read More

Illustration of a cell phone with social media icons and percentages: Facebook - 69%, Twitter - 11%, Instagram - 7%, Snapchat - 2%, Other - 11%

Poll: What Social Media Platform Do You Spend the Most Time On?

Students favour Facebook for connecting with family and friends Read More

Illustration of a chemistry beaker with a rod and smoke escaping at the top (left) and marijuana leaves inside a warning symbol (right) - 74% Yes; 26% No

Poll: Should Marijuana Be Completely Legalized in Canada?

"Yes!" say many U of T students, who believe the drug is less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes Read More

Goodbye to Cars!

U of T embarks on a bold plan to restore, renew and beautify the historic St. George campus Read More

Building Boom

Since 2005, a total of 37 major building projects have been completed or are now underway Read More

Sunny, external view of Robarts Library from the corner of Sussex Avenue and St. George Street

Claude Bissell’s final term as U of T president ended almost 40 years ago, but his remarkable contribution as a scholar, administrator and leader is recognized on the St. George Campus today, with buildings, portraits and other tributes honouring Bissell’s legacy Read More

Back to Our Roots

At the heart of Canada’s largest urban centre, U of T’s landscape plan is creating a verdant oasis Read More

Meet the Neighbours

A thriving urban community surrounds and supports the U of T Read More