Witness to War
While visiting Somalia in 1995, doctor and U of T professor Samantha Nutt experienced the hardship and rawness of bloodshed. Now, the founder of War Child Canada says she’s “driven every day” to help children harmed by conflict
A Century at Convocation Hall
The educational experience has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, but U of T grads from all generations still share one thing in common: a degree bestowed at Con Hall
Behind Enemy Lines
U of T grads John Kenneth Macalister and Frank Pickersgill trained as spies during the Second World War. An unlucky break brought their lives to a tragic end
The Schools We Want
U of T’s Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help inner-city youths succeed
Towards 2030
How will we preserve excellence at the University of Toronto?
Reaching Out
The University of Toronto community engages in civic life
Oceans on Mars
Ridges on the red planet might have been shorelines
A Bad Wrap
Food packaging is a potential source of chemicals in the bloodstream
A Million Dollars, Baby
Computer science team vies for Netflix prize
How to Feel Rich Quick
Currencies with a high face value such as the Japanese yen make people feel wealthier
What You Eat Says about You
People who eat “good” foods are perceived as more trustworthy, study finds
Green Radio
CIUT’s environmental show advocates for change
Young Pioneers
Eight U of T faculty and alumni named to Canada’s “Top 40 under 40″
The Northrop Frye You Never Knew
Book explores renowned prof’s personal life
Environmental Scientist of the Year
Geography prof Miriam Diamond wins Canadian Geographic award
New Places
Centre for the Study of France and an examination centre among new U of T facilities
Social Work Receives $15 Million
Faculty renamed in honour of Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash
Goldrings Give $15.1 Million to Varsity, Victoria, Soldiers’ Tower
Gift to Varsity will support the construction of centre for high-performance sport
The Complete Cowboy Junkies
Media Commons collection spans 20 years of Canadian band’s history
Public Policy’s Crucial Role
Paul Cadario has given $1 million to support scholarships and a visiting fellowship at the School of Public Policy
The Road to Freedom
Marina Nemat’s long journey from Iranian prison to celebrated author brought her to U of T
UTAA President Brings International Perspective
Paul Cadario sees an opportunity to raise the U of T Alumni Association’s profile globally
Heavens Above
The ceiling in Flavelle House is a great example of art nouveau
