Winter 2020

This year’s summer of protest has led to action at U of T. Writer Raquel A. Russell offers a personal view on how racism has affected her – and investigates what the university is doing to combat it. We take you behind the scenes during a fall term like no other, and our cover story explains how the remarkable generosity of the Temerty family will change U of T – and improve patient care.

Featured Posts

Students walking across a hallway, with someone being pushed in a wheelchair in the distance, all in sepia tone except for one woman in a blue jacket walking down the centre

A New Era in Medicine

How a historic $250-million gift to U of T will transform medical education–and improve patient care Read More

Raquel Russell standing on a path surrounded by trees

Out of Action, Comes Hope

U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion Read More

Shirley Liu sitting at her desk, typing on her keyboard

Pulling Together

How U of T handled a semester like no other Read More

Photo of U of T and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre clinical microbiologist Robert Kozak wearing a lab coat and a mask, taken through a small window in a door of a lab

The Search for a Vaccine

U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic Read More

In This Issue

U of T researchers in lab coats and masks working at desks with test tubes and note papers

Hope in a Difficult Time

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

Eliminating Excessive Force

U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them Read More

Prof. Daniel Zingaro, wearing a red and yellow jumpsuit, in a parachute harness, floating toward a lectern

His Message to Students? I Persevered, and So Can You

Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs Read More

Illustration of the top view of the head of a larval zebrafish with the brain in green

What the Zebrafish Can Tell Us

How this tiny animal is helping scientists investigate disorders of the human brain Read More

Prof. Jerry Flores standing outside the entrance of a building

A Path Out of Poverty

U of T Mississauga professor Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others Read More