Work Has Changed. So Have the Qualities of Good Leadership
Rapid shifts in everything from technology to employee expectations are pressuring leaders to constantly adapt
Game Time
Most of today’s students play video games. Why not study them, too?
Displaced by War
U of T has a history of helping scholars fleeing violence in their home countries. This year, many Ukrainians have found a haven here
Sensing Our Way to Better Buildings
Smart thermostats and other building sensors could help reduce energy use by 10 per cent, a U of T study finds. Full retrofits could go much further
The Hard Labour of Finding Good Work
Migrants are determined to find jobs, but face systemic barriers
In Search of Safe Refuge
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?
The Power of Good Intentions
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
Home Truths
Toronto’s housing crunch affects many residents, but newcomers with few resources are especially vulnerable
The Freedom to Learn
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
In Machines We Trust
Blockchain has the potential to transform financial transactions. This could spell trouble for banks and other institutional go-betweens
Priced Out of the Housing Market
Owning a home is becoming a fantasy for all but the wealthiest families. Better urban planning is part of the solution. Adjusting our expectations may be another
With Damaged Organs, a Chance for “Regrowth”
Prof. Michael Sefton imagines being able to treat diabetes with a single injection
Could This Palm-Sized Cube Replace an Entire Lab?
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible
Why We Sometimes Make Bad Decisions
Economists have long known that consumers can make confounding choices when presented with too much selection. But they’ve never agreed on why. Enter neuroscience
Save Your Money
An app from Vicis Labs aims to help millennials and the precariously employed manage their cash
Teaching Kids How to Code
U of T undergrads are bringing the language of computers to youth in Toronto’s low-income neighbourhoods. Will it “future-proof” them?
When Getting a Job Is Mission Impossible
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
A Hub for Urban Innovation
The renovated Daniels Building at One Spadina will bring together scholars from across the university to envision an even better Toronto
Giving Younger Academics a Boost
The Hart Professorships support the next generation of engineering research pioneers
Forensic Accountants Fight Back Against Fraud
U of T Mississauga aims to create global champions in the battle against white-collar crime
Helping Machine-Learning Startups Succeed
Artificial intelligence could soon transform almost everything. The Rotman School’s Creative Destruction Lab will place U of T entrepreneurs at the forefront
A New “Front Door” for UTSC
U of T Scarborough has close ties with the community. A new building will help foster even stronger links
Making Money Out of Thin Air
U of T startup Exact Media finds a way to turn excess space into a business
Looking for a Good Wine and Cheese Pairing?
A U of T scientist uses data to find the perfect match
Getting to Know You
How Tomi Poutanen is using artificial intelligence to help companies learn more about their customers’ preferences
The Rotman School Scales Up
Tiff Macklem helped steer the Bank of Canada through the financial crisis, making it the envy of its global peers. Now, he aims to place the university’s business school among the world’s best
Joseph Rotman Was One of U of T’s Greatest Champions
The business visionary offered U of T not just donations but ideas and leadership
Robot, You Can Drive My Car
Automated vehicles are almost here, but governments have done little to prepare, U of T analysts warn
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
On the Right Track
Prof. Eric Miller wants to use improved data – and more of it – to help cities make better transit decisions
From Good to Great
23 ideas for building an even better Toronto
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
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
Smart and Creative City
There's a wealth of innovative talent in Toronto. But we can do more to harness it effectively
Breaking News
U of T is rethinking how journalists get trained
Man on the Move
New Toronto mayor John Tory aims to get the city back on track
Meet Mississauga’s New Mayor
Bonnie Crombie calls U of T Mississauga a “nucleus for ideas, innovation and excellence”
A Digital Coach
Wearable software created by U of T grads aims to help hobby athletes up their game
From Dream to Reality
Canada’s next billion-dollar tech start-up might just come from U of T
Open for Business
U of T launches the Banting & Best Centre, one of North America’s largest entrepreneurial hubs
Testing the Waters
U of T offers undergrads the chance to try being entrepreneurs – without any of the risk
From Lab to Livelihood
Science graduate students learn how to turn cutting-edge research into viable businesses
A Better Path to Drug Discovery
Making pharmaceutical research more open could shave years off the time it takes to bring a new drug to market
A Creative Director for Toronto?
Jason Logan argues that what the city needs most are innovative, visual, urban design ideas
Restoring UC’s Glory
University College is embarking on an ambitious 10-year plan to renovate one of U of T’s most iconic buildings
The Challenge of Building in the Arctic
How should architecture adapt to the Far North’s unique climate and culture?
A Quicker Fix
A new app aims to smooth out the often prickly relationship between residents and property managers
Building for Your Health
Tye Farrow is creating architecture that can actually prevent disease
Town and Gown
A dynamic, world-class city and a top-ranked, global university have a lot to gain from each other, says U of T’s new president, Meric Gertler
An Urban Science Partnership in New York City
New York’s applied sciences research hub inspires new thinking in higher education
London’s Insight into International Students
International students play a pivotal role in strengthening the city
The Geography of Pollution
A PhD candidate’s low-cost sensors could be deployed across cities to gather highly local air-quality data
Business Ties
Governments should do more to encourage immigrant entrepreneurs to forge links with businesses in their native countries, according to a U of T report
Taking on Goliath
A Toronto startup is using technology to reinvent how homes are bought and sold
Making Traffic Smarter
An intelligent transportation system could reduce wait times at traffic lights in Toronto by more than half
Making Traffic Smarter
An intelligent transportation system could reduce wait times at traffic lights in Toronto by more than half
The New Regent Park
A university community helps a neighbourhood transform
Towers of Song
A U of T music grad runs an innovative program to bring affordable music lessons to Regent Park youth