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Gabriela DeBues-Stafford stands with a medal draped around her neck
December 6
After studying sports' women role models, Tokyo 2020 hopeful Gabriela DeBues-Stafford became one herself

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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
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

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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
November 25
U of T Talks: Anne Kingston and Jessica Johnson on the #MeToo movement (video)
Students working in colourful Room 224 at the Bissell Building
November 22
A 'teaching research lab': How U of T's Faculty of Information built a classroom for the digital age
Portrait of Maureen Gustafson in her graduation robes in front of University College
November 22
'In this work to move forward in a good way': U of T grad focused on improving Indigenous public health
An anonymous male vaping
November 22
Study involving U of T researchers suggests Ontario teen first case of ‘popcorn lung’ linked to vaping: CBC
a photo inside a building at U of T Scarborough
November 22
U of T recognized as one of Canada’s top employers for 13th consecutive year
a crowd of anonymous people crossing the street
November 21
Perceived loss of social status linked to rising mortality rate among white Americans, U of T researchers find
Tyee Fellows, Inuk Knowledge Keeper Naulaq LeDrew, U of T President Meric Gertler and Andrea Johns pose for a photo at First Nations House
November 21
Indigenous students at U of T honoured for efforts in language revitalization, health equity
Students at the Faculty of Law pet Amadeus, the dog
November 21
Paw and order: U of T law students, staff and faculty bring furry companions to Doggie Day
Woman sits on floor of apartment and works on laptop
November 21
Workers in the gig economy feel lonely and powerless, say experts from U of T and other universities
Plastic garbage washes up on shore
November 21
More plastic than fish? Business leader and philanthropist Wendy Schmidt talks ocean health at U of T event
Vial of blood rests on a blood test requisition form
November 20
New guideline, created with input from U of T researchers, calls for end to routine screening for thyroid disorders
Anita Anand photographed in an office
November 20
Anita Anand, professor at U of T's Faculty of Law, named to federal cabinet
Students walk into Robarts Library with a tree in the foreground
November 20
U of T rises in law, clinical health and other fields in Times Higher Education subject rankings
PROFESSORS KAVEH SHOJANIA AND RITA KANDEL
November 20
Symposium to focus on revolutionary impact of AI in medicine, Toronto's potential to play a leadership role
Photo of Andrew Petersen
November 20
For award-winning Andrew Petersen, teaching computer science is all about the 'human element'
Margot Timmins and the rest of the Cowboy Junkies behind her, gives a speech after being inducted into the hall of fame
November 19
The Cowboy Junkies, recently inducted to Canadian Music Hall of Fame, gave vast collection to U of T
Ian Williams receives the Giller Prize on stage
November 19
U of T alumnus Ian Williams on poetry, teaching and his Giller Prize-winning novel
Photo of Phani Radhakrishnan
November 19
U of T Scarborough researcher looks at the causes – and effects – of workplace racial harassment
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November 18
Indigenous leaders, U of T researchers look to forge collaborative relationship through 'Two-Eyed Seeing'
November 18
Fixing urban-rural economic disparity a laudable goal: U of T's Sean Speer in the Globe and Mail
Left is photo of Unnati Patel and family from 31 years ago; Friday is recreated photo from graduation in November
November 18
U of T grad recreates 31-year-old photo from her first graduation
Photo of former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook
November 18
McDonald's upheaval is a stern reminder to CEOs about ethics: U of T expert
Orgnaist Olivier Latry sits at an organ
November 18
Olivier Latry, organist at Notre Dame, to perform at St. Basil’s Church and give master class to U of T students
Women playing lacrosse at the Varsity Blues stadium
November 18
Study by U of T, St. Michael's Hospital researchers reveals concussion-related injuries still present one year later

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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
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
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