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Ten U of T students from across three campuses, including OISE, reflect on what university means to them—and how the rapid rise of AI is shaping their views of the future.

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Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester faced challenges before being accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme—a bridge to university. Today, she teaches in the same programme while pursuing her PhD at OISE.

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For thirty minutes, join Tessa Barclay and colleagues for a Games Room Social occuring tomorrow at 11:30 am, where you are able to pick from an assortment of games to play, to unwind with others or have friendly competition.

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Take part in a midweek boost this Wednesday and join Jennifer Baradi and OISE community in a half hour of realigning stress or strain on the body and mind with meditation.

Dress comfortably and prepare a yoga mat for this upcoming session.

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OISE celebrates LHAE Professor Ruth Hayhoe on being honoured with the Global Award for Innovation in Education Research Methods by the Faculty of Education of East China Normal University for her profound global research. 👏

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Join us for the 13th annual Decolonizing Conference as we confront colonialism and imagine liberatory futures.

Theme: Colonial Ruptures — unmasking ongoing coloniality and fostering resistance.

📅 March 12–14, 2026 | 📍 OISE
🎟️ Reserve your spot today: www.eventbrite.ca/e/colonial-r...

Calling all OISE graduate students! Join us for this year’s Graduate Student Research Conference, happening March 5–7. The conference aims to bring diverse areas of study together to contribute to holistic practices of generative hope.

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Congratulations to two OISE alumni Muzammal Nawaz and Professor John Willinsky for having been recognized within the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, on Dec. 31, 2025. 👏

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Campus status Find out the campus status for the University of Toronto's three campuses.

❄️ Due to heavy snowfall, U of T's St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough campuses are closed. Check Campus Status page for updates. www.utoronto.ca/campus-status

This January 19, join us in the OISE Library for an in-person workshop, hosted by the Sustainability & Climate Action Network (SCAN) to learn about the Hydroponic Growing Tower.

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Join us for a free webinar on January 14 to learn about the first of it's kind program- The Food Sovereignty Program, presented by the Sustainability & Climate Action Network (SCAN) in partnership with TDSB EcoSchools.

Register now and learn more here: alumni.utoronto.ca/events/lesso...

Clement Virgo’s ‘Steal Away’: A 2026 JICS at the Movies preview | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education The 2026 JICS at the Movies screening on Jan. 12 features the film Steal Away, from Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo

To prepare you, we spoke with the filmmakers and producer at the helm of the movie Steal Away – Clement Virgo, Tamara Faith Berger, and Damon D'Oliveira. #JICSattheMovies www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...

JICS100 at the Movies x Steal Away | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Special OISE sale price, just $10! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we continue to celebrate the JICS Centennial with an exclusive screening of Steal Away.

🎥 The new year has just arrived, and OISE and the JICS are putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated JICS at the Movies fundraiser TONIGHT

Come on out to see the movie Steal Away! #JICSattheMovies

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✨ Just released ✨

Edited by Professor and Associate Dean of OISE, Joseph Flessa, this landmark volume offers a timely look at the challenges and opportunities of school leadership across Latin America.

👉 Grab your copy today: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

✨ New Book Alert ✨

Edited by Professor and Associate Dean of OISE, Joseph Flessa, this landmark volume offers a timely look at the challenges and opportunities of school leadership across Latin America.

👉 Grab your copy today: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

📚⚽️ Student-athlete Hannah Chown ends her captaincy to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues soccer team- finishing her Master of Teaching at OISE.

🔗 Check out her story and future steps she is pursuing here: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...

#oiseuoft #oisestudent #varsityblues #education

🎞️ Don’t miss this rare opportunity on January 12 to attend an exclusive advanced screening of Steal Away, fresh off its acclaimed TIFF debut. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema, wine, and an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers.

Limited seating — reserve your spot today: uoft.me/JICS-StealAway

Opinion: Ontario has a math emergency Ontario does not have a math-ability crisis: It has an instructional one

📚 "We would never accept this kind of performance in health care, engineering or aviation. Yet in classrooms, we have normalized it."

OISE faculty, Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva, penned this column for the Globe and Mail.

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Spotify Wrapped 2025: OISE Edition 🏫

Thank you to the OISE community and staff for your ongoing dedication and engagement throughout the year. We’re excited to see what 2026 has in store!

#oiseuoft #spotifywrapped #wrapped2025 #2025recap

OISE’s buildings and services will be closed during the holidays on the following dates and times. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

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Happy holidays, #UofT 💙 The university will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026.

To find resources for the U of T community, please visit utoronto.ca/utogether.

We wish you a safe & restful winter break! ❄️

OISE’s buildings and services will be closed during the holidays on the following dates and times. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

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Congratulations to OISE Assistant Professor Dr. Laurie Faith on receiving the Lynn Ziraldo Advocacy Award! We're elated that Laurie is recognized for selflessly strengthening inclusive education; ensuring self-advocacy of students. 👏

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Spotify Wrapped 2025: OISE Edition 🏫

Thank you to the OISE community and staff for your ongoing dedication and engagement throughout the year. We’re excited to see what 2026 has in store!

#oiseuoft #spotifywrapped #wrapped2025 #2025recap

✨ The Pedagogies of Community Engagement Practice website is live!

Explore a new hub of collages, podcasts, videos, and a community guide created for community-engaged facilitators.

🔗 www.communityfacilitation.ca

🎙️ Don’t miss the latest episode of Your Paper Sucked… but It Will Change the University, exploring the Black struggle to afford higher education and the realities of access, affordability, and persistence.

▶️ Listen now: uoft.me/c3V

🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout

Warm wishes to our community members celebrating Hanukkah. May the lights of the menorah illuminate your homes with joy, peace, and togetherness. Chag Sameach! 🕎

🎞️Join us on January 12 for an unforgettable evening of cinema, conversation, and community as we celebrate the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School (JICS) Centennial with an advanced screening of Steal Away.

👉 Purchase tickets here: uoft.me/JICS-StealAway

This winter, learn Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), Kanyen’keha (Mohawk), and Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) and help support language revitalization.

Early bird pricing extended until December 14!

Register now: www.naturalcuriosity.ca/indigenous-l...

This Dec. 15, join OISE alumni Zahra Jafarova among the Centre for Canadian & International Higher Education for a hybrid speaker series; innovative talks occurring around Global Dynamics and National Playbooks: How is Academic Freedom Being Reshaped?

🔗Register for free here: buff.ly/ymkaS1e