April 2, 2025
OISE Equity Symposium to stoke discussion about making an impact beyond the classroom
OISE's 3rd annual Equity Symposium will engage in the theme 鈥淢obilizing Our Knowledge to Defend Justice Outside the Walls of University.鈥
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April 1, 2025
In support of community: Meet our 2025 OISE Staff Excellence Award winners
Three staff are being recognized for their remarkable contributions to supporting the academic and professional journeys of OISE community members.
April 1, 2025
鈥楶rincipled, thoughtful service鈥: Meet the 2025 winners of OISE鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Awards
Erminia Pedretti, Laurie Faith, Lance T. McCready, Andrzej Szieb, and Katherine E. Entigar are receiving excellence honours from the Institute for 2025.
March 7, 2025
'Rematriating Justice' book editors, contributors convene at OISE to call for justice for Indigenous women and girls
On Feb. 24, co-editors of and contributors to the collection 'Rematriating Justice: Honouring the Lives of Our Sisters in Spirit' spoke about its themes.
February 20, 2025
Championing Black excellence in education: A conversation with Dr. ABC
Dr. Andrew B. Campbell 鈥 better known as Dr. ABC 鈥 is a U of T legend. In this interview, the OISE professor reflects on his personal journey, the importance of racial justice in education and how he engages with Black History Month.
January 31, 2025
Affirming spaces, going further: Black Education symposium places history front of mind
This highly attended event Black education symposium sought to discuss historical truths surrounding Black education in Canada 鈥 past, present and future.
January 14, 2025
'Socio-ecological justice': Professor Kathleen Gallagher co-edits new collection about climate change education
Professor Gallagher has co-edited a new collection on global climate education with OISE/CDTPS postdoctoral Fellow Christine Balt.
November 20, 2024
Countering Terrorism: OISE doctoral candidate earns international grant to boost literacy programming in Nigeria
Doctoral student Jennifer Chinenye Emelife has designed a new curriculum initiative to help students and teachers in violence ravaged Nigeria.
November 7, 2024
Championing Black research and nurturing Black student success: Centre for Black Studies in Education welcomes a new academic year and a new director
As the Centre for Black Studies in Education embarks on its second year, it seeks to deepen its impact across U of T and within the broader Black education community under the leadership of new director Dr. Andrew Campbell.
October 15, 2024
Breaking new ground: Meet OISE鈥檚 Connaught New Researcher Awards for 2024
Assistant Professors Linda Iwenofu, Feng Ji, Eric Lavigne, Michelle Lui, and Qui Alexander are the 2024 Connaught New Researcher award winners.
September 3, 2024
鈥楾his is real action鈥: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools
This week, over 30 Black aspiring educators will begin their journey in OISE鈥檚 Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of the Black Future Educators Pathway. Designed to bridge gaps in representation and access, BFEP ensures equitable admissions and comprehensive student support.
July 17, 2024
Prof. Nxumalo wins federal funding to launch a project on climate-responsive school gardening in South Africa
Fikile Nxumalo won federal funding from the NFRF鈥檚 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition.
