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Astronomer Roberto Abraham is searching for First Light, a celestial event that spawned the creation of the galaxies over 13 billion years ago. Read more about how U of T’s astronomers are seeking answers to the mysteries of the universe in this issue of Edge magazine. For more examples of innovative work by U of T scholars, check out Research.
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The University of Toronto is one of the world's leading research universities. For more than 175 years, U of T has been the home to some of the world's most groundbreaking research, including the discovery of insulin, the identification of the genes that cause cystic fibrosis and early-onset Alzheimer's and the development of an entirely new way of thinking about the mass media and its effect on the way we think about the world.

Today, our world-renowned scholars conduct more than $3 million of research a day in hundreds of fields. From finding treatments for prevalent diseases to building more efficient modes of communication and giving a voice to marginalized groups, U of T researchers have a tangible impact on every aspect of society.

This site will inform you about the many facets of research at U of T. You will find information about conducting research, obtaining funding, developing research partnerships as well as stories about the great research that happens across our campuses every day.