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Established in 1827, the University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in depth and breadth on any other Canadian campus.

With more than 75,000 students across three campuses (St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough) and over 450,000 alumni active in every region of the world, U of T’s influence is felt in every area of human endeavour.

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Toronto residents Douglas Bloomfield, left, and his son Phoenix, who were on vacation in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2025, hold a Canadian flag and a hockey stick to show their support for Canada in front of the White House. Another visitor to the city wears a Donald Trump mask. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

An American military invasion of Canada? No longer unthinkable, but highly unlikely

An attempt at a military invasion of Canada would be catastrophic for the U.S. Short of a desire for self-sabotage, there is no incentive for Americans to undertake such a reckless course.
Pan-Canadian licensing can improve health-care access in underserved areas and increase flexibility for physicians. (Shutterstock)

Why Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensing

Despite a shortage of physicians, Canada still struggles with the question of whether a doctor licensed in one province should be automatically qualified to practice in others.
A Canadian supporter of Donald Trump waves an American flag from an overpass in Montréal in November 2020, two days after the presidential election that Joe Biden ultimately won. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Who are the 10 per cent of Canadians who support Trump and his annexation threats? They are likely people afflicted with cognitive biases that prevent them from accurately assessing risk.
Les oursons polaires nouveau-nés passent des semaines dans une tanière avec leur mère avant d’être assez grands et forts pour en sortir. (Dmytro Cherkasov/Polar Bears International)

La vie secrète d'une famille d'ours polaires

Les progrès réalisés dans la surveillance des mères et oursons polaires permettent de mieux comprendre le comportement et les vulnérabilités de la tanière.
In Alzheimer’s disease, a strong case exists for concurrently using multiple drugs hitting multiple targets. (Shutterstock)

Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

Rather than seeking a single cure — a magic bullet — for Alzheimer’s disease, a shotgun blast of different drugs with different targets may be a better approach to this very complex condition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on March 1, 2025. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)

Why Ukraine still holds the winning hand

If the absolute worst should happen, Ukrainian fighters could choose to play a different hand in its war with Russia: insurgency.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with kids at the Stationview YMCA Childcare Centre in St. Thomas, Ont., in May 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins

Trudeau’s record may be spotty, but his biggest accomplishment was a national child-care program

Whoever replaces Justin Trudeau as prime minister must prioritize the further expansion of the his government’s child-care program in the years ahead.
Os filhotes de urso polar recém-nascidos passam semanas na toca com a mãe até ficarem velhos e fortes o suficiente para sair. Foto de Dmytro Cherkasov/Polar Bears International

Ciência animal: A vida secreta das famílias de ursos polares

Os avanços no monitoramento remoto dos hábitos de mães e filhotes de ursos polares no Ártico fornecem informações fundamentais sobre seu comportamento e suas vulnerabilidades.
For students who are learning to speak English, art can empower a shift of focus away from rote memorization to creative and meaningful inquiry. (Shutterstock)

Bringing art into classrooms can benefit students who are learning to speak English

Making and analyzing art helps students learn English on a more personal and emotional level than traditional approaches do.
Newborn polar bear cubs spend weeks in the den with their mother until they’re old and strong enough to be outdoors. (Dmytro Cherkasov/Polar Bears International)

The secret lives of polar bear families

Advances in monitoring polar bear mothers and cubs gives insights into denning behaviour and vulnerabilities.
This collage shows (left to right) Shudu, Miquela Sousa, imma, and Rozy – four “vritual influencers” who collectively have over 3 million followers on Instagram alone. @shudu.gram, @lilmiquela, @imma.gram, @rozy.gram/Instagram

AI-generated influencers: A new wave of cultural exploitation

Although many popular “virtual influencers” appear to be young, women of color – they are often created by men at marketing agencies, raising questions about authenticity online.
The flags of Canada and the United States fly outside a hotel in downtown Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States

Americans have already been defeated by insurgents all over the world. Invading Canada would be no exception.
The fossil skull that became known as the Taung Child introduced the world to a new hominin species 100 years ago. HERI

The fossil skull that rocked the world – 100 years later scientists are grappling with the Taung find’s complex colonial legacy

The history of human origins research is intimately intertwined with the prevalent socio-political landscape.
AI coding handles the hard parts for nonprogrammers. Andriy/Moment via Getty Images

AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code

Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.

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