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Despite the longstanding presence of universities within cities, the nature of the economic relationship between institutions of higher learning and…
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With just a few words, Padina Pezeshki captivated her audience: "Here's a woman suffering from advanced breast cancer," she said simply,…
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July 14 marks the 100th birthday of the late Northrop Frye - and across Canada, scholars, writers, alumni and fans are remembering and celebrating the…
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When Francesca Valente decided to come to Toronto from her native Italy in 1977 to do a master’s degree in Canadian literature, her friends from…
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Rioting in the streets. Gunfire. Most people, confronted with these events, sensibly head in the opposite direction. Muhammad Lila isn’t most…
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Today, half of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2035, three of every four people in the world will live in a city. What will those…
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Dr. Julia Alleyne is an associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine who has served on the Canadian medical team for four…
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They’re calling it a mobile public art project – and it has people talking. Challenged to use media to promote the environment, students…
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If you were born and raised in a country like Canada, chances are you don't wake up every morning and celebrate your luck. Citizenship is…
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A team of international researchers led by U of T’s Dr. Tak Mak has demonstrated how a molecule produced by a genetic mutation can cause…
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When Dr. Homer Tien is asked why he received the Order of Military Merit in December, he shrugs. “I guess because I’ve been in the Forces…
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It’s a discovery that could lead to new therapies for people with brain injuries or neurodegenerative diseases: a common diabetes drug can help…