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Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise book cover

Save the Date: Dr. Abigail Bakan Colloquium on Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise

January 23, 2026

SJE's Dr. Abigail Bakan Colloquium presents a colloquium on her 2025 co-edited book Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise.

3:00 - 5:00pm

Nexus Lounge, 12th floor

Midweek Reset tranquility scenery

The Midweek Reset

January 28, 2026

Join us every Wednesday for The Midweek Reset, part of OISE’s Wellness Half Hour. Each week offers something different; whether it’s light exercise, drawing, mindfulness, games, or even a walk outside. Think of it as a midweek pause to recharge, reset, and connect with others in our community.

We also welcome guest hosts! If you’d like to lead a session or suggest a wellness activity, reach out to oisecao@utoronto.ca.

11:30am - 12:00pm

OISE, 8th floor open space

Midweek Reset tranquility scenery

The Midweek Reset

February 4, 2026

Join us every Wednesday for The Midweek Reset, part of OISE’s Wellness Half Hour. Each week offers something different; whether it’s light exercise, drawing, mindfulness, games, or even a walk outside. Think of it as a midweek pause to recharge, reset, and connect with others in our community.

We also welcome guest hosts! If you’d like to lead a session or suggest a wellness activity, reach out to oisecao@utoronto.ca.

11:39am - 12:00pm

OISE, 8th floor open space

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Save the Date: Dr. Beyhan Farhadi Colloquium on Online Learning and the Politics of Access in Public Education

February 27, 2026

LHAE's Dr. Beyhan Farhadi Colloquium presents a colloquium on her 2026 book Online Learning and the Politics of Access in Public Education.

3:00 - 5:00pm

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Nisrin Elamin

Save the Date: Dr. Nisrin Elamin Colloquium on Land, Capital and Empire-making in Central Sudan

March 27, 2026

U of T's Dr. Nisrin Elamin presents a colloquium on her research on land and empire in Sudan.

3:00 - 5:00pm

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education