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Affirming Blackness in Academia

On Jan. 27, the Black Education Symposium brought together faculty, educators, students, and community members to centre, and reflect on, Black experiences and research.

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Latest News & Stories

February 6, 2026

How can we prioritize mental health in the wintertime? OISE clinical psychologist Julie Erickson appears on Global News to talk about “winter hibernation” and its toll on mental health, especially in older adults — and how we can mitigate the risks.

January 30, 2026

Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.

January 21, 2026

Holding space, honouring work, offering support: How OISE supports our Black community members

As we reflect on and celebrate Black History Month, here is a resource for members who wanted to navigate Black History Month programming.

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Upcoming OISE Events

March 5 - 7, 2026

2026 Graduate Student Research Conference

Generative Hope: Possibilities in Education Research

This year’s conference theme, Generative Hope: Possibilities in Education Research, is inspired by a sustainability ethos embodied by advocates of hope including bell hooks, Paolo Freire, Rebecca Solnit, Jane Goodall, and more. Come explore exciting OISE student research, issues in radical hope, and new ideas at the 2026 GSRC!