News & Stories: Student Research

Dr. Tanitiã Munroe, who completed her PhD in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE), focuses on Black youth in education.

At 73, when most people are easing into retirement, Gerald Feeney crossed the stage at U of T’s Convocation Hall to receive his master of education – in curriculum and pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in June 2025.

Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva appeared on the CBC show The Current to talk about STEM education – where we're going wrong, and how to to keep kids excited about STEM.

The late William G. Davis, former Ontario Premier and founder of OISE, played a defining role in creating a new college system in 1965, which, over the last six decades, has seen a dramatic shift in policy direction and funding.

On Sept. 4, the launch for the next class of the Black Future Educators' Pathway program (BFEP) brought together 42 Black Master of Teaching students.

Over the past decade, international students have navigated a complex landscape shaped by neoliberal policies, says Emilda Thavaratnam, a PhD student in leadership and higher education. As Canada continues to welcome international students, it’s essential to uphold their rights and recognize their resiliency.

Nanyu Luo is a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development.

The Leithwood Award is presented to one recipient annually in recognition of exceptional, cutting-edge research.