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September 10, 2026

IN THE NEWS: OISE alumna Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel discusses critical gap in Black youth suicide data on national talk show

OISE alum Beverly-Jean Daniel appeared on TV to discuss her research on Black youth mental health and gaps in race-based suicide and self-harm data in Canada.

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September 9, 2026

OISE faculty Moore, Tucker, and Krishnamoorthy, among 2026 winners of prestigious Connaught New Researcher Award

Three Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Assistant Professors have been bestowed a Connaught New Researcher Award for the 2025-26 academic year.

September 8, 2026

A journey to remember: a long time staffer and OISE citizen, Denise Makovac, retires after 33 years

Long-standing staffer Denise (Danica) Makovac is retiring after a 33-year long career at OISE and the University of Toronto.

September 8, 2026

‘You were chosen for this room’: Words of advice from an OISE doctoral student to begin the school year

During OISE’s 2026 Orientation reception on Sept. 2, Heather Watts shared a powerful keynote to an audience of OISE’s newest students.

September 3, 2026

OISE unveils transformed 5th floor community spaces after long renovation

The OISE Roof Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Practice Space is officially opening to the community this fall.

September 1, 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Rod Michalko

We mourn the loss of Dr. Rod Michalko and extend our condolences to his family and friends. We invite you to share your memories of Rod and donate in his honor.

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August 31, 2026

CREFO research centre welcomes dignitaries from the Republic of Estonia

CREFO director Emmanuelle Le Pichon Vorstman and Professor Emeritus warmly welcomed to OISE Estonia's Minister of Education Kristina Kallas, and their Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassadors, conversing about OISE's education system.

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August 24, 2026

Surprise Jane Witte scholarship to provide OISE doctoral students with the boost to deliver on their education

Through a generous $250,000 endowed gift, OISE has established of The Jane Witte Scholarship at the University of Toronto – in honour of the long-serving educator.

August 24, 2026

PHOTOS: Surprise! Retiring educator, Jane Witte, honoured with endowed OISE scholarship

Photos from the August 2026 retirement party where OISE announced The Jane Witte Scholarship – surprising her and its attendees.

August 20, 2026

Toronto Biennial of Art 2026: Dr. Sameena Eidoo on OISE's new, groundbreaking collaboration

Dr. Sameena Eidoo, Assistant Professor, collaborates with the TBA, introducing a new graduate course and the opportunity for OISE students to lead Ontario curriculum-supportive weekday sessions for K to 12 Students.

August 14, 2026

IN THE NEWS: Dr. Kang Lee speaks to the Times of India

📚 Dr. Kang Lee, considered the the world's expert on the science of lying in children, spoke with the Times of India about his research.

August 12, 2026

The HONOR Project: OISE joins global effort to strengthen Ukraine’s recovery in rural communities

OISE is helping explore how co-operatives can support Ukraine’s rural communities, empower women and strengthen recovery through research and collaboration.