Loving the Aliebn
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human Read More
Research & Ideas
What Makes a Good Mother?
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting Read More
In the Pink
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations Read More
Robots That Play Soccer
At the end of the course, teams pit their robots against each other in an actual match on a mini-"field" Read More
Carbon Busters
How can Toronto reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? Munk School students propose the ways Read More
Support You Can Bank On
U of T teams up with RBC to create new resources for student entrepreneurs Read More
Robot, You Can Drive My Car
Automated vehicles are almost here, but governments have done little to prepare, U of T analysts warn Read More
A Few Simple Questions Could Change Your Dental Visit
Dentists should screen patients for anxiety to minimize their experience of pain, new research suggests Read More
Rap Dreams
Where gangs rule, hip hop is a strongly positive force for youth, study finds Read More
Much Ado about William
What explains Shakespeare’s enduring appeal, 400 years after his death? Read More
Improve Your Punch
Hykso creates wearable tech for boxing Read More
Making Camp
U of T prof’s designs let campers sleep over wetlands or high among trees Read More
Cities in Ruins
Prof. Tong Lam's photographs depict urban decay in Asia, and the parallels between security and surveillance in east and west Read More
The Fast Lane Out of Poverty
Paved roads give households in developing nations a leg up Read More
The Science of Disagreement
How our bodies unwittingly reveal our prejudices Read More
Literary Midwife
Eliza Reid helps writers deliver prose at her Iceland retreat Read More
High Time?
When it comes to legalizing marijuana, drug and public health experts caution that “the devil is in the details” Read More
Lift Weights to Lift Mood
U of T opens one of the first research facilities in the world to integrate the study of physical activity and mental health Read More
A Lesson for the World
Students visit Brazil to learn how it has cut poverty rates so dramatically Read More
U of T Researchers Lead Cancer-Fighting “Dream Team”
“Our knowledge is at a turning point,” says scientist Peter Dirks Read More
Chair for Investor Rights Seeks Better Protections for Canadians
A gift from the Honourable Hal Jackman establishes the J.R. Kimber Chair at the Faculty of Law Read More
Could Carbon Dioxide Be the Solution to Climate Change?
Greenhouse gas could be harvested from the atmosphere and recycled into renewable fuel, says researcher Read More
Northern Exposure
A U of T prof aims to better understand the needs of cancer patients in Nunavut Read More
Uberization
Companies such as Uber are disrupting entire industries, but this is good for the economy overall, says an economics prof Read More
Pssst, Wanna Buy a Kidney?
Most people recoil at the thought of selling human organs. But supplying the right information can change attitudes, a U of T study finds Read More
Data in Search of Scientists
With the U.S. facing a shortage of data analysts, a company led by a U of T grad is looking to bridge the gap Read More
Cooling Off
Will the Paris climate accord succeed where Kyoto didn’t? Read More
Words of Freedom
U of T is now home to the world's largest digitized collection of Soviet samizdat journals Read More
U of T and MaRS to Host First Canadian JLABS
Partnership with Johnson & Johnson will support up to 50 local biomedical startups Read More
On the Right Track
Prof. Eric Miller wants to use improved data – and more of it – to help cities make better transit decisions Read More
Team Spirit
Adolescents who play team sports are less likely to experience mental illness later in life, study finds Read More
A Cut Above
A “black box” for the operating room is leading to improved training for physicians and better knowledge of surgical errors Read More
Seeking Refuge
What can be done about the global migrant crisis? Read More
Muscle and Metal
How a unique collaboration is making life better for a student with cerebral palsy Read More
Spotlight on Dementia
An innovative blend of research and theatre is enabling scientists to reduce the stigma around a distressing disease Read More
From Good to Great
23 ideas for building an even better Toronto Read More
Mobile City
As Toronto's population grows, we will have to embrace alternatives to the car Read More
Diverse and Inclusive City
Diversity is one of Toronto's great strengths, but we can do more to ensure some people aren't left behind Read More
Co-operative and Productive City
There's a wealth of knowledge within the university's walls. It could be shared more often with municipal leaders Read More
Healthy City
How can we improve the health of some of the city's most vulnerable residents? Read More
Smart and Creative City
There's a wealth of innovative talent in Toronto. But we can do more to harness it effectively Read More
Sustainable City
Cities are more livable when they're clean and green Read More
Regenerating the Body
U of T scientists will help usher in a new era of designing and creating cells, tissues and organs, thanks to historic $114-million federal grant Read More
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health
New Dalla Lana centre aims to improve health outcomes for aboriginal communities Read More
New Centre to Fight Cancer
A U of T Mississauga team is tackling some of the most fatal forms of the disease Read More
Science Goes Social
Research2Reality, a new social media campaign, digests science for the public Read More
The Hidden Lives of Cells
Novel protein “map” developed at U of T could yield better treatments for many diseases Read More
Safe Passage
A student’s innovative rail car design would greatly reduce chances of an explosion Read More
Is Health a Human Right?
Recent cases in international law suggest the idea is gaining momentum Read More
Street Theatre
A design for the Gardiner Expressway illustrates how U of T students are reimagining Toronto Read More
Crazy Talk
Can we restore sanity and reason to politics? Read More
Loan Ranger
Online peer-to-peer lending company hopes to change how Canadians obtain loans Read More
Engineering a Human Liver
Liver tissue created in a U of T lab could help reduce the time and cost of drug development Read More
Breaking News
U of T is rethinking how journalists get trained Read More
Getting Smarter
A U of T computer scientist is helping to build a new generation of intelligent machines Read More