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U of T's Front Campus, showing the location of the new James and Louise Temerty Building opposite Convocation Hall.

Sep 24, 2020 | Campus

University of Toronto receives single largest gift in Canadian history from James and Louise Temerty to support advances in human health and health care

Siblings Monica and Martin Franklin look up at a sign on a light pole that reads: Ursula Franklin St.

Sep 22, 2020 | Campus

'An outstanding scholar and a beloved teacher': U of T holds Ursula Franklin Street renaming ceremony

Patrick McMurray smiles as he shucks an oyster at a wooden table near a wall covered with photos and newspaper clippings.

Sep 21, 2020 | Alumni

Anatomy on the half shell: alumnus Patrick McMurray draws on education to become champion oyster shucker

Two stamps: James Till and Ernest McCulloch with a bone cross-section, and Vera Peters with a radiation machine.

Sep 18, 2020 | Alumni

Canada Post celebrates three U of T alumni in its Medical Groundbreakers stamp series

Cindy Gouveia smiles, standing with arms folded in an office indoors.

Sep 17, 2020 | Alumni

'It's my life's work to help students access education': alumna Cindy Gouveia shares her path from farmhand to foundation president

Vivek Goel stands outside hospitals on University Ave

Sep 17, 2020 | Research

Listen now: U of T podcast focuses on COVID-19 public health challenges and next steps

Ross Upshur stands by a marble wall, facing sideways.

Sep 16, 2020 | Research

Why science takes so long: Alum Ross Upshur on our evolving understanding of COVID-19

A young man wearing a helmet stands on an e-scooter as he crosses College Street in downtown Toronto.

Sep 14, 2020 | Alumni

On the move: U of T alumni e-scooter startup launches expansion during COVID-19

Sep 11, 2020 | Alumni

'This is a Canadian problem, too': Maydianne Andrade on finding the will to address anti-Black racism

A collage of five photos showing the startup founders posing in smiling groups.

Sep 11, 2020 | Alumni

U of T alumni startups turn heads at virtual events around the world

A woman in a mask walks past the U of T gateway on College Street, as the road stretches up to University College behind her.

Sep 2, 2020 | Campus

U of T first in Canada, among top 10 public universities globally in Times Higher Education rankings

Maydianne Andrade smiles next to a screen showing the name of her podcast: The New Normal.

Aug 28, 2020 | Alumni

Listen now: Maydianne Andrade's podcast, The New Normal, navigates us into the future

Side-by-side portraits of Vivek Goel and Julia Zarb, both smiling.

Aug 27, 2020 | Research

Two alumni who are U of T experts will help lead the national COVID-19 research network

A woman in a mask holds up cardboard boxes of coffee with the words You deserve recognition written on the side.

Aug 20, 2020 | Alumni

COVID-19: After studying elder care, U of T graduates form group to support seniors and front-line staff

Brenda Andrews smiles as she stands beside a sign reading Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research

Aug 20, 2020 | Alumni

'An extraordinary legacy': how alumna Brenda Andrews laid a foundation for the future of biomedical science at U of T's Donnelly Centre

An aerial view of U of T's Front Campus with downtown Toronto behind it, and sunset light washing over the buildings.

Aug 17, 2020 | Campus

U of T ranked first in Canada, 23rd globally in latest Shanghai academic and research rankings

The faces of 14 smiling researchers are seen on a computer screen as they have a video call.

Aug 14, 2020 | Alumni

U of T researchers discover how to get more cancer-fighting nanoparticles to where they're needed

Jodie Glean looks thoughtful while standing in an outdoor courtyard at night.

Aug 10, 2020 | Campus

Working together to fight anti-Black racism: U of T’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office

Aug 10, 2020 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T Medicine alum Shaf Keshavjee wins Governor General's Innovation Award

At night, a man walks by a series of smooth oval wooden planters holding plants, and light fixtures shaped like insect wings.

Aug 7, 2020 | Campus

U of T architecture students, faculty install a pop-up park beside the CN Tower

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