Faculty Research Awards & Honours
April 9, 2025
OISE doctoral students prepare to showcase their research on educational leadership, participatory youth research and climate education at AERA 2025
Each year, the AERA Annual Meeting brings together scholars worldwide to share the latest in education research. For OISE doctoral students Isabel Núñez and John Pierre Craig, it’s a valuable opportunity to engage with global scholars, receive feedback, and contribute to key discussions in their fields.
April 4, 2025
OISE alum, entrepreneur aims to address Canada’s shortage of French immersion teachers
With three U of T degrees, John Dias is working to expand the French learning platform he launched with his late father
April 2, 2025
OISE Equity Symposium to stoke discussion about making an impact beyond the classroom
OISE's 3rd annual Equity Symposium will engage in the theme “Mobilizing Our Knowledge to Defend Justice Outside the Walls of University.”
April 1, 2025
‘Principled, thoughtful service’: Meet the 2025 winners of OISE’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Erminia Pedretti, Laurie Faith, Lance T. McCready, Andrzej Szieb, and Katherine E. Entigar are receiving excellence honours from the Institute for 2025.
March 19, 2025
Professor Jeffrey Ansloos awarded Dorothy Killam Fellowship for research on suicide prevention and environmental health in Indigenous communities
Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos has been named one of this year’s laureates of a prestigious Dorothy Killam Fellowship. This is the first time in almost 30 years that an OISE faculty member has been awarded the fellowship, with the last recipient being Professor Linda Siegel in 1996.
March 13, 2025
OISE continues Top 10 hold, Top Canadian institute in global QS Rankings by Subject
The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed OISE as the top Canadian faculty of education and in 10th place globally.
March 4, 2025
In community, for the educator-innovator: Learn more about OISE’s startup incubator
Learn more about InnovED – OISE's education incubator and a home to entrepreneurship education.
January 20, 2025
Achieving, building, learning: Looking back at OISE's robust 2024
The journey that was 2024 at OISE was both rewarding and transformative, filled with challenges, accomplishments and growth.
January 14, 2025
'Socio-ecological justice': Professor Kathleen Gallagher co-edits new collection about climate change education
Professor Gallagher has co-edited a new collection on global climate education with OISE/CDTPS postdoctoral Fellow Christine Balt.
November 20, 2024
Countering Terrorism: OISE doctoral candidate earns international grant to boost literacy programming in Nigeria
Doctoral student Jennifer Chinenye Emelife has designed a new curriculum initiative to help students and teachers in violence ravaged Nigeria.
November 18, 2024
Highlights from the Fifth Symposium of Southern Ontario Universities on "Reimagining Languages and Literacies in Education"
On October 04-05, the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies (CERLL) co-organized the Fifth Symposium of the Southern Ontario Universities.
November 12, 2024
OISE co-led research challenges long-held assumptions about exam supervision and academic integrity
New study co-led by OISE finds that exams taken without direct supervision are more effective in reducing cheating than teacher-proctored exams.
October 15, 2024
Breaking new ground: Meet OISE’s Connaught New Researcher Awards for 2024
Assistant Professors Linda Iwenofu, Feng Ji, Eric Lavigne, Michelle Lui, and Qui Alexander are the 2024 Connaught New Researcher award winners.
September 19, 2024
The Social Production of Research: Publication co-edited by Professor Emerita Sandra Acker
OISE Professor Emerita Sandra Acker of The Social Production of Research: Perspectives on Funding and Gender.
September 17, 2024
Écoute, en français: Professor Amal Madibbo hosts latest season of CREFO podcast
Dr. Amal Madibbo hosts season five of the podcast “Quoi de neuf?,” which is produced by CREFO – Le Centre de recherches en éducation franco-ontarienne.
September 16, 2024
OISE team receives international funding for disability and health research
Disability Matters, a major six-year pan-national programme of disability and health research, is being funded by a Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.
September 5, 2024
OISE Professor Kang Lee elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Kang Lee has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
August 5, 2024
Her impact on the field: Suzanne Hidi’s award-winning educational research
In this three-story series, we look at the research and impact of Dr. Suzanne Hidi’s academic focus.
August 5, 2024
The application of interest: Suzanne Hidi’s educational research sparks questions of motivation
In this three-story series, we look at the research and impact of Dr. Suzanne Hidi’s academic focus.
July 17, 2024
Prof. Nxumalo wins federal funding to launch a project on climate-responsive school gardening in South Africa
Fikile Nxumalo won federal funding from the NFRF’s International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition.
June 3, 2024
Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award
OISE Professor Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award
May 31, 2024
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at OISE
We are now accepting applications for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for OISE's internal adjudication. OISE deadline: August 6, 2024.
May 27, 2024
OISE Leithwood Award winner shares humbling journey to understanding Indigenous language, literacy skills and practices
Dr. Lois Maplethorpe has been named the 2024 winner of the Leithwood Award for OISE Outstanding Thesis of the Year.
April 23, 2024
OISE faculty goes to Ottawa: Prof. Ansloos named delegate for federal policy summit
Associate Professor Jeffrey Ansloos has been selected as a delegate for the 2024 Science Meets Parliament program, to be held in Ottawa on May 6 and 7.
April 10, 2024
OISE continues top ten place in QS world subject rankings
OISE is now ranked as the 8th best educational institution in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
February 27, 2024
OISE co-led research finds children’s honesty encouraged by trust
A study from OISE, Hangzhou Normal University and Harvard University studied whether children were less likely to cheat in a simple test.
January 30, 2024
Parental lying may have long-term effects on children’s wellbeing, new OISE co-study finds
An international team co-lead by OISE faculty has been investigating “parenting by lying,” which refers to how parents use lies to influence their children.
December 12, 2023
From research to action and back again: Professor Jim Slotta on addressing social and political crises through Critical Action Learning Exchange (CALE)
Jim Slotta discusses CALE, a framework that engages teachers as co-designers of curricula and inspires students to address pressing social issues.
December 4, 2023
Professor Xi (Becky) Chen appointed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
Professor Xi (Becky) Chen has been appointed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in literacy development of bilingual and multilingual children.
November 28, 2023
OISE Research Café: What’s Next for AI in Education?
OISE’s office of the Associate Dean, Research, International & Innovation (ADRII) hosted a faculty Research Café focused on What’s Next for AI in Education. Facilitated by Professor Eunice Jang in collaboration with Associate Dean Michele Peterson-Badali, this interactive session engaged participants in discussion of the implications of the rapid development of AI technology.
November 23, 2023
Professor Kang Lee receives 2023 SSHRC Insight Award
Professor Kang Lee has been named winner of the 2023 Insight Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
November 8, 2023
OISE graduate Christina Tjandra connects with kids, in classrooms and on the page
Doctoral student Christina Tjandra arrives at Fall Convocation with a second OISE degree, new research questions, and a self-published children’s novel.
September 29, 2023
New OISE-led studies reveal a simple, yet effective, strategy to combat academic dishonesty
As universities grapple with high-profile cheating scandals, new research from Professor Kang Lee reveals a simple, scientifically validated solution: reminding students about the consequences of cheating before exams.
August 30, 2023
Alum Dalia Ahmed named in Forbes 30 under 30 Local Toronto list
Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.
August 9, 2023
Combatting sexual, gender-based violence beyond borders: OISE duo establishes international partnership
In July 2023, Rijeka, Croatia, hosted a week-long conference that brought together over 50 international scholars, educators, activists, and practitioners to share insights on preventing sexual and gender-based violence. Led by OISE professor Miglena Todorova and doctoral student Nana Gulic, the event aimed to transcend national borders.
August 8, 2023
A celebrated six: Meet the 2023 Leaders & Legends Award winners
Six women have been awarded a 2023 Leaders and Legends award, which celebrates the impact of OISE's alumni and friends.
July 21, 2023
Kathleen Gallagher’s U of T Press publication wins the American Alliance of Theatre and Education Distinguished Book Award
Professor Kathleen Gallagher's latest book has received a Distinguished Book Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education.
June 16, 2023
‘Finding routes through loss’: OISE graduate Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing receives Leithwood Award for research on Indigenous grief medicines
An OISE graduate of the class of 2022, Dr. Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing receives recognition for her doctoral research on Indigenous grief medicines.
May 25, 2023
From 3 minutes on screen to defending in person: Doctoral grad Nidhi Sachdeva earns success on thesis journey
Dr. Sachdeva, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, placed second at the 2023 Three-Minute Thesis competition (3MT) this past spring.
May 15, 2023
OISE faculty garners AERA Early Career Award in Early Education and Child Development
Cassie J. Brownell, Ph.D., was named a 2023 Early Career Awardee by the Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).
May 10, 2023
OISE hosts student-led pre-conference session for Indigenous, Black, and Black Indigenous graduate students
The pre-conference theme is a student-led response to the themes of scholar Dr. Eve Tuck's short essay that asks, "What is your Theory of Change These Days?"
April 21, 2023
Robertson Program's Online Playful Math program grows as teacher candidates support children and youth from underserved communities
The Robertson Program’s Online Playful Math mentorship program sees small groups of children meet weekly with OISE teacher candidates.
April 11, 2023
OISE at AERA: a Q&A with co-presenters Jennifer Brant and Kayla Webber
OISE community members will be travelling to the AERA annual meeting, the world's largest gathering of education researchers.
April 10, 2023
Announcing Dr. Feng Ji, OISE’s new faculty appointment
Dr. Feng Ji began a tenure stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development on April 5, 2023.
April 3, 2023
Five faculty receive 2023 OISE Teaching Excellence award honours
Five faculty – Chloe Hamza, Zachary Hawes, Jennifer Wemigwans, Leslie Stewart-Rose, and Heather Friesen – recieved 2023 OISE Teaching Excellence Awards.
March 22, 2023
Best in Canada: OISE remains in global top ten for QS World University Rankings by Subject
The QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed OISE as the 7th best educational institution in the world and top ranked Canadian institute.
January 9, 2023
Research strides, community impacts, growing scholarship: a 2022 OISE year-in-review
2022 demonstrated that many in our networks continue to carry OISE’s overall mission to prepare educators to make deep impacts globally.
January 9, 2023
Why We Can’t Escape the Status Quo in Education
In this column in Education Week, Professor Emeritus and former dean of OISE Michael Fullan discusses system change in education and how to make changes.
December 12, 2022
Students host inaugural Nina Bascia symposium, the first post-pandemic, in-person OISE conference
The Nina Bascia Education Policy Symposium brought together over 50 students and faculty who were seeing each other in person for the very first time.
December 7, 2022
OISE Assistant Professor Brownell is reimagining research methods through an international partnership
Dr. Cassie J. Brownell is the Principal Investigator on an international research collaboration funded by a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada.
December 1, 2022
Professor Kang Lee selected as SSHRC Impact Award finalist
Professor Kang Lee was recently selected as one of three finalists in the Insight category of SSHRC’s Impact Award program.
November 7, 2022
Becoming ‘OISE-fied’: Learning Technologist Preeti Raman arrives at Convocation ready to advance how students solve problems
Arriving after working as a Computer Science Engineer, Preeti Raman has completed her second OISE degree, a PhD, and has an expanded vision and mission.
October 12, 2022
Former OISE Dean announced to prestigious Ontario Research Chair appointment
Professor Glen A. Jones has been appointed as Ontario Research Chair in Postsecondary Education Policy and Measurement, for a seven-year term from July 1, 2022.
September 28, 2022
Inspiring OISE’s next generation through math research: Meet Dr. Zachary Hawes, one of OISE’s newest faculty
Dr. Zachary Hawes's research into spatial and numerical thinking has led to new insights about mathematics learning.
September 22, 2022
Alum Dr. Jillian Roberts says it's NBD if your child isn't in any extracurriculars this fall
Your kid will be fine, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences, says the psychology expert.
September 9, 2022
‘Why do children lie and can we tell if they’re lying?’: Kang Lee chats with the CRAM podcast
To explore the subject of lying, journalist and CRAM podcast host Mary Ito invited Professor Kang Lee to the show.
September 6, 2022
Professor Ansloos appointed to Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Associate Professor Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
June 29, 2022
OISE announces six new, renewed faculty appointments
Six academics have been appointed as new or returning faculty at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
June 14, 2022
Multilingualism in Montreal: Meet the 2022 Leithwood Award winner
Mona El Samaty was named the 2022 winner of the OISE Leithwood Award for Outstanding Thesis of the Year for her dissertation.
June 14, 2022
OISE Professor Carol Campbell to co-facilitate the National discussion on education
OISE Professor Carol Campbell will be an independent facilitator on the future of Scottish education.
June 3, 2022
Three OISE faculty recognized in latest Canada Research Chair appointments
Professors Chloe Hamza, Elizabeth Buckner and Eve Tuck are among 20 new and renewed appointments for Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Toronto.
May 30, 2022
Challenging critical thinking through puzzles
OISE doctoral candidate and enigmatologist, Stacy Costa says puzzles can help improve your mind but you have to challenge yourself.
April 12, 2022
Dr. Mona El Samaty receives Leithwood Award for outstanding thesis of the year
This award is granted annually to one graduating doctoral student whose work demonstrates research excellence and advances knowledge in the field of education.
April 8, 2022
Profs. Ann Lopez, Glen Jones among 2022 U of T Awards of Excellence winners
The University of Toronto has announced the winners of the 2022 Awards of Excellence.
April 8, 2022
‘Preparing students to tackle world crises’: Here are the 2022 OISE Teaching Excellence Award winners
Meet our faculty winners of this year's awards of excellence, who have gone above and beyond.
April 6, 2022
What Ontario parents really need to know about the new early learning and child care agreement: OISE's Kerry McCuaig
Ontario announced that it signed the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, which promises to bring parent fees down to an average of $10 a day.
April 1, 2022
Professor Kang Lee, world authority on childhood lying, wins 2022 President’s Impact Award
Dr. Kang Lee has been named one of this year’s laureates of the President’s Impact Award.
March 28, 2022
An education system where no one is left behind due to literacy: OISE's Todd Cunningham
'From assessment to intervention': In school-age children, a cognitive weakness that affects the ability to form letters and numbers accurately and efficiently.
March 11, 2022
‘Alienation and burnout’: Nina Bascia on the contexts of teaching and learning during the pandemic
In the spring of 2020, Professor Nina Bascia set out to understand how teaching and learning in Ontario schools had changed since COVID-19.
March 4, 2022
Supporting community-engaged practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sarah Switzer, Andrea Vela-Alarcón, and Rubén Gaztambide-Fernández shared how they developed Beyond the Toolkit.
March 2, 2022
Observing a subject in motion: Elizabeth Buckner uses ‘collage’ to study the internationalization of higher education
How does internationalization impact students, programs, and institutions? OISE Professor Elizabeth Buckner explored this question.
February 28, 2022
Welcome to the Laidlaw Forum: OISE-based research centre launches peer-reviewed journal
Laidlaw Forum: Emerging Ideas in Child Study and Education, a new peer-reviewed journal.
February 15, 2022
Mary Reid and Kien Nam Luu research impacts of anti-Asian hate on Canadian educators
Compelling talk on how the increase in expressions of anti-Asian racism have affected Asian educators in Canada.
January 27, 2022
Caring for future generations: OISE announces its Sustainability and Climate Action Network
At a Jan. 31 webinar, OISE’s Environmental and Sustainability Education Initiative will announce its new name, Sustainability and Climate Action Network (SCAN).
January 25, 2022
Should students get a break on their grades? OISE's Todd Cunningham weighs in
High school students are lobbying for a grade-freeze. But is it fair and equitable? OISE Professor Todd Cunningham joins CBC Radio to discuss.
January 24, 2022
OISE alum Brenda Registe Receives 2021 Excellence Through Innovation Award
U of T congratulates Brenda Registe, an OISE alum, for receiving a 2021 Excellence Through Innovation Award.
January 20, 2022
Ontario students seek grade 'freeze' during Omicron-interrupted semester: OISE's Todd Cunningham
High schoolers across Ontario are lobbying for a grade "freeze" for the remainder of this semester. OISE Professor Todd Cunningham weighs in.
January 14, 2022
Prof. Lauren Bialystok offers commentary on Toronto's penis waffle moment
Members Only Waffle House has been turning heads as the first local retailer to bring edible phalluses shaped waffles. OISE Prof Lauren Bialystok weighs in.
January 13, 2022
Are microcredentials the future of higher ed? OISE prof. Leesa Wheelahan discusses
The microcredential has become a growing trend at a number of Canadian postsecondary institutions of late, reflecting a global trend.
January 13, 2022
OISE's Dr. Brian Hodges appointed President-Elect of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
OISE alum Dr. Brian Hodges has been appointed as the next President-Elect of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.
January 12, 2022
OISE student examines Canada's pandemic-fuelled labour shortage and the role of hiring persons with disabilities
OISE doctoral student Amani Hitimana's latest study, looks at Canada's labour crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 10, 2022
'In loving legacy': Scholarship fund launches in honour of treasured friend, activist, wife
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is proud to announce The Fariah Chowdhury Memorial Social Justice Award at the University of Toronto.
January 9, 2022
Prof. Emerita Helene Polatajko Appointed to the Order of Canada
The OISE community joyously congratulates Professor Emerita Helene Polatajko, who was named one of 39 new Officers of the Order of Canada.
January 8, 2022
Canada needs to invest in tutoring for students falling behind during the pandemic says OISE's Karen Mundy
In the Globe and Mail, OISE Professor Karen Mundy joins a trio of education faculty arguing for more investment in tutoring as the pandemic continues.
December 15, 2021
Cassie Brownell reflects on four award wins for early career work in children's literacies
Since arriving at OISE in July 2018, Assistant Professor Cassie J. Brownell has been dialled into critically considering and amplifying young children’s literacies practices.
December 9, 2021
‘Selfless service’: Meet our 2021 Arbor Award winners
Dana Sheikh, Matthew Stodolak and Joel Mukwedeya have been recognized for their volunteer service with the University of Toronto’s Arbor Award.
November 25, 2021
Disarming Dyslexia: OISE researchers help revive, improve intervention program in Winnipeg
The researchers, from Multilingualism and Literacy Lab, have worked with École Howden, a French Immersion school, to develop their dyslexia intervention program.
April 23, 2021
Professor Michal Perlman and team use marketing research methods to understand parents’ experiences of Ontario early childhood education and care services
In their April 8 talk, Professor Michal Perlman and her team highlighted the challenges in understanding parents’ perspectives of early childhood education and care services.
March 31, 2021
Professor Shelley Stagg Peterson named co-winner of 2021 President’s Impact
Professor Shelley Stagg Peterson, from OISE’s Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, is one of five winners of the 2021 President’s Impact Awards.
March 31, 2021
Professor Shelley Stagg Peterson named co-winner of 2021 President’s Impact Award
Professor Shelley Stagg Peterson, from OISE’s Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, is one of five winners of the 2021 President’s Impact Awards.
March 25, 2021
Professor Normand Labrie received the annual award of the University of Ottawa Centre for Research on French Canadian Culture
On March 25, 2021, Normand Labrie was presented with the 2020 CRCCF Prize as part of its annual symposium.
March 22, 2021
Professor Jim Slotta on space, classroom technologies, and learning communities
Slotta's talk was held by the Office of the Associate Dean, Research, International and Innovation as a part of their monthly Focus on Research lecture series.
March 5, 2021
Climbing the charts: QS World Rankings places OISE third globally in latest subject ranking
OISE continues to rise in the QS World University Rankings, placing as the third highest ranked educational institution globally.
March 3, 2021
Professor Anna Katyn Chmielewski and Dr. Sachin Maharaj discuss trends in socio-economic segregation among Canadian schools
Professor Chmielewski and Maharaj shared their emerging research on trends in Socio-economic Segregation between schools in Canada.
December 22, 2020
Professor Jennifer Brant Shares her Work on Indigenous Maternal Methodologies as Liberatory Praxis for Research and Teaching
On December 10, Professor Jennifer Brant attested to how Indigenous maternal methodologies can transform research and teaching.
December 14, 2020
Closing the gap: CBIE Catalyst Award-winning book tackles international education policy in Canada
Professor Glen Jones and colleagues receive Canadian Bureau of International Education Catalyst Award.
October 5, 2020
Establishing local teacher communities, globally: OISE professor Jim Slotta receives Connaught Global Challenge honour
Professor Jim Slotta, from OISE’s Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, is one of five University of Toronto recipients of the Connaught Global Challenge Award.
September 8, 2020
OISE professor Diane Gérin-Lajoie named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Gérin-Lajoie, a professor with OISE’s CTL department and the former director of CREFO, joins nearly 400 Royal Society of Canada fellows from U of T – many affiliated with OISE.
September 8, 2020
OISE professor Marlene Scardamalia named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Scardamalia and Gerin-Lajoie join several OISE-affiliated Fellows in the Royal Society.
July 2, 2020
OISE professor Kang Lee makes cameo appearance on Netflix series
Professor Kang Lee, a researcher in OISE’s department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, has made his Netflix debut.
June 17, 2020
OISE-led Indigenous education research project secures $2.5M in federal funding
Northern Oral Language and Writing through Play (NOW Play) was awarded for the full $2.5 million grant they applied for – for seven years of funding.
May 5, 2020
Measure your health with your smartphone in the time of coronavirus: Anura app launches on iOS, Android worldwide for first time
Anura, the app that can measure your blood pressure with your smartphone camera – has arrived. But, it does so much more than that.
April 13, 2020
Katie Doering receives Leithwood Award for outstanding thesis of the year
Congratulations to Dr. Katie Doering, recipient of the 2019 Leithwood Award for OISE Outstanding Thesis of the Year.
March 4, 2020
Fifth in the world: OISE achieves highest QS World University Ranking to date
QS World University Rankings has placed OISE as the 5th best educational institution in the world – its highest ranking to date.
February 27, 2019
OISE ranked 7th best educational institute in the world by QS World University Rankings
OISE has been ranked the 7th best educational institution in the world by the QS World University Rankings.
April 25, 2018
Daniel Hamlin receives 2017 Leithwood Award for Outstanding Thesis of the Year
In his thesis, Dr. Hamlin focuses on the previously unaddressed question of whether urban charter schools are safer than public schools.