February 3, 2026
U of T Magazine: Learning to Think – or Learning to Prompt?
As AI reshapes what’s possible, 10 U of T students – including an OISE student – reflect on what university is for.
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January 30, 2026
The Opportunity that Changed Everything: Jennifer Sylvester
Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.
January 21, 2026
Holding space, honouring work, offering support: How OISE supports our Black community members
As we reflect on and celebrate Black History Month, here is a resource for members who wanted to navigate Black History Month programming.
January 15, 2026
Professor Emerita Shahrzad Mojab talks Iranian Canadian community in New Brunswick with CBC
A CBC report finds that Iranians in New Brunswick are showing support for loved ones they can't reach amid current protests in 2026.
January 15, 2026
OISE alumna, Professor JJ Wright, writes about hockey series Heated Rivalry
In an op-ed for The Conversation Canada, Heated Rivalry shows how queer joy can disrupt hockey’s culture of masculinity.
January 12, 2026
OISE alumni recognized with the Order of Canada
Muzammal Nawaz and John Willinsky have been recognized with the Order of Canada in the latest round of appointments and promotions announced Dec. 31, 2025.
January 9, 2026
Clement Virgo’s ‘Steal Away’: A look at JICS at the Movies 2026
The 2026 JICS at the Movies screening on Jan. 12 features the film Steal Away, from Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo.
January 7, 2026
Hannah Chown, OISE student and soccer captain, shoots toward her next chapter
OISE student-athlete Hannah Chown reflects on education journey while serving as Captain for Women's Varsity Blues Soccer team – and what the future has in store.
January 6, 2026
Two faculty named recipients of 2025 Connaught New Researcher Award
Dr. Shozab Raza and Dr. Ellen Gutowski are among 50 named recipients to annual U of T award.
January 5, 2026
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva in the Globe and Mail: Ontario has a math emergency
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva writes about dwindling EQAO math scores in Ontario.
December 10, 2025
Dr. Mary Reid on EQAO results: Why are kids struggling to meet the standards?
Mary Reid, an expert in math education at OISE, weighed in on the current state of EQAO results with the CBC radio program Ontario Today.
December 4, 2025
‘Thank you all’: A holiday message from U of T President Melanie Woodin
In her holiday message to the U of T community, President Melanie Woodin sends thanks for their encouragement during her first year as president.