Student Experience

First-year student Reva Birla, in a black shirt, mauve hoodie and ripped blue jeans, is sitting on the side of her bed next to a large, black suitcase and looking out the window of her dorm room.
First-year student Reva Birla, in a black shirt, mauve hoodie and ripped blue jeans, is sitting on the side of her bed next to a large, black suitcase and looking out the window of her dorm room.

Living in Harmony

For Reva Birla, a cozy new home. For U of T Scarborough, a student residence that meets one of the most energy-efficient design standards in the world Read More

Digital illustration of two racially diverse high school students seated at a table, with a black instructor or teaching assistant sitting between them. The student on the left is writing notes, while the others are watching her.
Digital illustration of two racially diverse high school students seated at a table, with a black instructor or teaching assistant sitting between them. The student on the left is writing notes, while the others are watching her.

New Paths to Success

Youth from under-represented communities get a taste of post-secondary life and pick up useful skills through a recently expanded U of T program Read More

Jialiang Zhu standing next to a sunflower patch
Jialiang Zhu standing next to a sunflower patch

Come From Away

These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T Read More

Roommates Catherine Finlayson, 61 (left) and 18-year old U of T student Zoe Butcher (right) are part of the Toronto HomeShare Pilot Project where university students are paired with senior-citizens who have a spare room in their homes. Students are expected to help out around the house doing chores and light housework in return for subsidized rent
Roommates Catherine Finlayson, 61 (left) and 18-year old U of T student Zoe Butcher (right) are part of the Toronto HomeShare Pilot Project where university students are paired with senior-citizens who have a spare room in their homes. Students are expected to help out around the house doing chores and light housework in return for subsidized rent

Roomies with a Twist

A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix Read More

Illustration of woman's face surrounded by Toronto city scape and symbols of career opportunities
Illustration of woman's face surrounded by Toronto city scape and symbols of career opportunities

Life after Grad School

As more PhD graduates seek work outside of academia, U of T is creating opportunities for these highly knowledgeable students to develop professional skills Read More

Group photo of fitness co-ordinator Laurie Wright, project co-ordinator Ryan Howes, and career counsellor Ruth Louden
Group photo of fitness co-ordinator Laurie Wright, project co-ordinator Ryan Howes, and career counsellor Ruth Louden

Healthy Minds

As U of T responds to a rise in mental health needs on campus, a powerful source of help emerges: students themselves Read More

Fourth-year student McCair Tulloch goes up for a dunk at the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport. Photo by John Hryniuk
Fourth-year student McCair Tulloch goes up for a dunk at the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport. Photo by John Hryniuk

Slam Dunk!

The newly opened Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport will be a boon for campus and community athletics Read More

Photo of King's College
Photo of King's College

A Better University

At the end of David Naylor’s term as president, the student experience is stronger, research and innovation are booming and the global impact of Toronto alumni is greater than ever Read More