October 20, 2025
U of T ranked first in Canada, 21st globally in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The university performed particularly well in the category of "research environment," ranking 16th in the world.
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October 20, 2025
This international student and this retiree became roommates through a home-share program. Now they’re inseparable
For doctoral student Christine and her roommate Bonnie, moving in together was a way to survive the housing crisis. They become fast friends.
October 17, 2025
OISE Mentorship Program marks 10 years at annual program launch
The OISE Mentorship Program marked 10 years at it's annual program launch on Oct. 7 at the OISE library. The program aims to foster meaningful and relevant connections by matching the institute's students with alumni mentors and support them with resources through the year.
October 16, 2025
Ontario’s colleges were founded to serve local and regional needs — have we forgotten that?, writes PhD student Emilda Thavaratnam
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.
October 6, 2025
OISE alumna, doctoral candidate team up to helm peer reviewed journal
Sarah Jones and Rebecca Schmor, longtime collaborators, have been appointed co-editors of J-BILD – a semi-annual open access, collaborative peer-review journal.
September 29, 2025
Things said on the bus: OISE alumna Mama Nii-Owoo’s research into the language of cities
OISE Alumna Mama Adobea Nii-Owoo's academic work focuses on Comparative and International Development Education.
September 15, 2025
‘Feeling a calm joy’: Sights and sounds from the annual Black student pathway launch
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.
September 10, 2025
Review: Professor Devon Healey's Rainbow on Mars
'Rainbow on Mars' is a multidisciplinary work of theatre and ballet that calls on audiences to question the primacy of vision in our world.
August 29, 2025
Anticipation and big dreams: Meet one of OISE's newest students
Suroor Mansouri’s decision to pursue an MEd degree in curriculum and pedagogy was sparked by conversations with professors and alumni – who showed Suroor that OISE is a launchpad to make new and meaningful changes in her field.
August 27, 2025
The University of Toronto honours community champion, OISE alum Jean Augustine
The Honourable Jean Augustine – revered educator, politician, social activist and OISE alum – receives this year’s prestigious Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. She has devoted her extraordinary career to expanding opportunity, advancing equity and sharing knowledge.
August 19, 2025
Some GTA students are already back in class. Here is why.
OISE Professor and psychologist Todd Cunningham tells CTV News that a balanced school calendar is an ‘ideal system,’ if it can be achieved.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Susan French’s gift transforms into unprecedented bursary investment in practitioner-based research
Before Dr. Susan French gave a substantial gift to OISE, she met a critical crossroad as a teenager in rural Nova Scotia. Dr. French chose a career in nursing and later, education.