Research, Partnership and Innovation
Welcome to Research, Partnership and Innovation
OISE is a world leader in education and human development research, with a global impact. Our researchers are innovative and influential in their fields, advancing knowledge and practice. We are proud to be the best education school in Canada and among the top 10 in the world.
Our teams foster and support excellence and innovation in research and knowledge mobilization, create new opportunities for and broaden the reach of OISE’s research and its uptake in policy and practice globally.
Latest News & Stories
April 1, 2026
OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia
When Anuli Ndubuisi came to Canada from Nigeria to pursue a PhD at OISE in 2019, she brought years of experience in energy industry, leading complex projects and mentoring teams. Now, she's putting her skills to work in academia.
March 26, 2026
OISE prof awarded prestigious grant in support of Black researchers, scholarship
Professor Fikile Nxumalo, director of the Childhood Place Pedagogy Lab, has earned the Black Research Network IGNITE Grant 5.0 for her important work in environmental education in South Africa's K-3 classrooms.
March 2, 2026
InnovED: Connecting Education Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Learning
We mark U of T Entrepreneurship Week by highlighting the InnovED education-focused Campus Linked Accelerator, which helps entrepreneurs bring their education ideas to life.