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Laura Smith holds up a lab coat with her name and the planned year of her PhD thesis defence
December 12
By raising lab coats to the rafters, U of T biomedical engineering lab celebrates its student MVPs

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Astronauts brushing their teeth on the Space Shuttle Discovery
December 13
Why do astronauts get cavities? U of T students drill into the data
Portrait of Cheryl Regehr
December 13
Cheryl Regehr re-appointed U of T’s vice-president and provost
Piles of citrus fruit at a Walmart
December 13
Does sugar raise blood pressure? It depends where it comes from, U of T researchers say
an oil drill in the foreground with a row of wind turbines in the background
December 12
Halting climate change means a world without fossil fuels – not merely curbing emissions: U of T researchers
an elderly man lies in bed trying to go to sleep
December 12
Fragmented sleep may affect brain’s immune cells, impair cognition: U of T study
Portrait of Julia Costanzo
December 11
A concussion left Varsity Blues athlete Julia Costanzo on the sidelines – until she found her U of T community

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Tech tower in the foreground and the Atlanta skyline in the background
December 12
Creative Destruction Lab expands to Georgia Tech
Robert Redford as Bob Woodward sits at a desk in a still from the movie All the President's Men
December 11
U of T researcher studies how movies shaped the public's understanding of investigative journalism
Portrait of Shannon Simpson
December 11
Acknowledge the past and look forward: New director of Indigenous initiatives to make U of T a welcoming space
Students and researchers gather around Associate Professor Alen Hadzovic as he examines a computer screen, with a piece of artwork in the foreground
December 10
Science and art history students at U of T join forces to uncover museum collection's secrets
a young girl, about age 6, taking an eye exam
December 10
U of T researcher focuses on vision-care barriers for Ontario school children
View of the exterior of the candy factory lofts and signage above main entrance
December 10
From factory to condo: U of T students explore 'hidden histories' of Toronto lofts, other real-estate projects
Olympic Atheletes from Russia are led by the Olympic flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 pyeongchang olympic winter games
December 10
Too harsh or not harsh enough? U of T researcher unpacks World Anti-Doping Agency's Russia ban
Madeleine Mant wears a plague doctor mask
December 10
Wearing period costumes, U of T's Madeleine Mant brings history to life for undergraduate students
Portrait of Sharla Alegria
December 9
U of T sociologist studies women's careers in 'exciting and terrifying' tech sector
Portrait of Anna Goldenberg
December 9
Eight U of T artificial intelligence researchers named CIFAR AI Chairs
Portrait of Kritika Tyagi, Chang Dong and Nuha Siddiqui
December 9
U of T entrepreneur raises $4.3 million for compostable bioplastics startup: The Globe and Mail
Michael Sefton speaks with two attendees at the Medicine By Design symposium at the Mars Discovery District
December 9
Medicine by Design draws hundreds to annual research event, praise from federal innovation minister
Portrait of Cheryl Arrowsmith and Levon Halabelian
December 6
'A molecular Swiss army knife': U of T researchers uncover versatility of ancient DNA repair mechanism
Commemorative light shines against the night sky in front of convocation hall on the National Day of Remembrance 2019
December 6
With light and flowers, U of T remembers the women killed 30 years ago at École Polytechnique de Montréal
December 6
Reparations for slavery and genocide should be used to address health inequities: U of T expert
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford stands with a medal draped around her neck
December 6
After studying women role models, Tokyo 2020 hopeful Gabriela DeBues-Stafford became one herself
view of the class on language and social linguistics
December 5
First-year U of T course shines a light on language-based discrimination
Cassie Brownell stands in front of a brick wall on Bloor St.
December 5
‘Not as naive as you might think’: U of T researcher creates space for children to talk about serious issues
Composite photo of the four women featured Mirjana, Julie, Shivani and Savanna
December 5
Four members of U of T's engineering community reflect on the legacy of Dec. 6
Denise Gastaldo, Margarida de Aquino Cunha and Rozilaine Redi Lago stand in front of flags
December 4
U of T researchers volunteer to help Brazilian university build its first qualitative health research program
Portrait of Fiona Huang
December 4
U of T sprinter Fiona Huang honoured for achievement in sports, academics: CBC reports
Bella the therapy dog is petted by students
December 4
From drop-in counselling to therapy dogs: U of T rolls out supports ahead of exam season
December 3
U of T President Meric Gertler wishes U of T community happy holidays (video)
Portrait of Joel Watts
December 3
'Not all disease is the same': U of T study highlights protein variability in neurodegenerative diseases
Snowplow plowing snow on a Peel Region street
December 3
Road salt is taking its toll on insects in Toronto area, U of T researchers find
Emma Weiss talking with two of her clients
December 2
U of T law students help local startups achieve lift-off through hands-on course
Students walk through the Sir Daniel Wilson quad in the winter.
December 2
'Tis the season to study, reflect and share a meal with family and friends: Check out these December events
vial of methadone and needle
December 2
U of T researchers identify four types of opioid stigma contributing to the current crisis
Portrait of Carlos Quiñonez
December 2
Study of Ontario's dental complaints highlights importance of communication in addition to clinical care
November 29
Changing the narrative: U of T researcher explores Black boys' experiences in Canadian classrooms
Izchak Barzilay laughing with dentistry students in Uganda as locals look on in the background
November 29
The smile doctors: U of T Dentistry instructor, students help thousands through overseas volunteer effort
close up of a water flea on a black background
November 29
U of T researchers develop early warning system for water pollution using tiny water fleas
Heather Reisman operating a back hoe during the groundbreaking of the reisman schwartz innovation centre
November 29
U of T donor Heather Reisman walks BNN Bloomberg through her vision to make Toronto an innovation leader
portrait of Anna-Kay Russell and Eunice Kays
November 29
U of T alumnae spearhead inaugural Toronto Black Policy Conference
Person lying down in a hospital bed with a monitor on their finger
November 28
To improve their recovery, U of T graduate helps ICU patients get a better night's sleep
Portrait of Gillian Hadfield
November 28
Canada's AI boom must be leveraged for social good, writes Schwartz Reisman Institute director in legal magazine
photo of Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen standing with his arms crossed
November 28
Outdated understanding of psychopathy impairs treatment, contributes to stigma: U of T researcher
From left to right Kelley, Pardee, Mousavi, Chen
November 27
U of T researchers develop first electrochemical platform for cell-free synthetic biology
Fengwang Li is holding up an electrolyzer with a copper-based catalyst
November 27
U of T and Caltech collaborate on pathway to carbon-neutral plastics
Portrait of Weiguo Zhang
November 27
With an eye to developing better supports, U of T researcher explores aging Chinese Canadians' views on elder abuse
The signage at the main entrance of Sidney Smith Hall reads Arts and Science
November 27
New U of T-hosted statistical and data science research hub to support 'impactful discovery' in Ontario
Cabin of a Southwest Airlines 737
November 26
U of T entrepreneur to make leather goods out of old airline seats
Asian woman breaking a cigarette in half
November 26
U of T research reveals why nicotine initially feels disgusting, could help smokers quit
Professor Ulrich Schimmack of the University of Toronto Mississauga stands in front of a railing with his arms crossed
November 26
A common test to evaluate people's implicit bias has been 'oversold,' U of T researcher says
Portrait of Emma Koivu overlooking Thunder Bay
November 26
Opioid disorder course, offered by CAMH, targets fourth-year U of T pharmacy students throughout Ontario
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November 25
A gathering of minds: Maanjiwe nendamowinan officially opens at U of T Mississauga
Graduands line up outside Simcoe Hall
November 25
U of T ranked number one in Canada for graduate employability, first among North American public universities
Photo of pedestrians crossing the street in Singapore
November 25
Cities need to innovate to improve transportation and reduce emissions: U of T expert
Tracey Galloway and Chris beck in the cockpit of a plane
November 25
Reconciliation through Engineering Initiative to help improve Indigenous housing, transportation

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Madeleine Mant wears a plague doctor mask
December 10
Wearing period costumes, U of T's Madeleine Mant brings history to life for undergraduate students
Portrait of Anna Goldenberg
December 9
Eight U of T artificial intelligence researchers named CIFAR AI Chairs
Commemorative light shines against the night sky in front of convocation hall on the National Day of Remembrance 2019
December 6
With light and flowers, U of T remembers the women killed 30 years ago at École Polytechnique de Montréal