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An easy, science-backed way to find more meaning in life

February 13, 2026

You may not need a new job, relationship, or expensive hobby this year to find more meaning in life. You just need to pay more attention, according to psychologists.

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What makes a bridge aesthetically pleasing? Psychologists team up with civil engineers to find out

February 13, 2026

Hamburg has over 2,400. Hong Kong has more than 1,400. In Toronto, at least 1,000 dot the city. Bridges are a ubiquitous feature of urban landscapes, but until now, there have been no empirical studies asking what makes a bridge aesthetically pleasing to members of the public.

Alum Zaiboon Azhar (left) and graduate student Nidhil Vohra (right) with alumni donor Amir Hussain.

‘I wanted to do something that will help U of T students forever’: Alum Amir Hussain honours late wife with enduring gift

February 09, 2026

In the wake of his life’s darkest moment, Arts & Science alum Amir Hussain created lasting opportunities for student success.

Jean-Luc Pilon.

A&S alum and archaeologist Jean-Luc Pilon has been uncovering the history of northern Ontario for 40 years

February 09, 2026

A&S alum and archaeologist Jean-Luc Pilon first felt the drive to answer questions about the past as a boy, when a teacher identified an object he found as an arrowhead.

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A&S scholars sharing their expertise in the media

February 06, 2026

From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos to an impressive collection of Ukrainian texts, experts from a range of disciplines across the Faculty of Arts & Science are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.

Here’s some of what they had to say this week.

Clockwise from top left: Miron Clay-Gilmore, William Paris, Sergio Tenenbaum and Karina Vold.

When the algorithm is wrong: A new partnership calls out racism in AI systems 

February 06, 2026

Porcha Woodruff was eight months pregnant when she was falsely accused of robbery and carjacking. Robert Williams spent 30 hours in custody for a crime committed by someone else. And Quran Reid was imprisoned for a theft that occurred in a state he’d never visited.

Theo Cuthand.

Through film and video games, Theo Cuthand explores Indigenous identity, resistance and lived experiences

February 05, 2026

Theo Cuthand is an accomplished storyteller who uses multiple mediums to entertain as well as inform audiences about the nuances of Indigenous identity.

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Peter Martin awarded 2026 George Van Biesbroeck Prize

February 05, 2026

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded Professor Peter Martin of the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) in the Faculty of Arts & Science, the 2026 George Van Biesbroeck Prize.

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Students enriched and empowered through connections with an Indigenous community in Peru

February 03, 2026

Romario Sarmiento climbed up a hill in the rain-soaked Peruvian mountains as his body adjusted to the altitude of over 4,000 metres.

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Political science student Stephen Gogolev skates for gold in Milano Cortina

February 02, 2026

Most undergraduates need grit and perseverance to get them through tough times. In recent years, figure skater Stephen Gogolev has shown impressive displays of both.

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