Upcoming Events for Alumni & Friends

Come out and experience OISE's vibrant and inclusive social community.
Many of our events are now offered in person, online or both.

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Natural Curiosity invites you to join their introductory Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) Language Course. It's open to everyone – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants who wish to learn to uplift language revitalization.
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Join OISE alum Vince De Freitas in Vienna, Austria next month for a special TED AI workshop! For the very first time, Europe is hosting TED Conferences to celebrate groundbreaking ideas at the forefront of AI innovation.
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What's the connection between absenteeism, child mental health, and school relationships today? Join APHD alum Dr. Maria A. Roger, a Tier II Canada Research Chair, for a virtual colloquium to explore this topic. Register for free.
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Online

On-demand Webinars

Black Faculty in Conversation

In an annual conversation, our Black faculty discuss building belonging and the new Centre for Black Studies in Education.

Why Being Creative is Good for You

Dr. Ella Karia walks you through strategies for exploring creativity to encourage self care, self discovery and stronger communities.

Earning Trust

Explore the neuroscience of trust and how to navigate distrust. Gain tools and strategies to manage for and earn trust in workplaces and society today.

Shifting from Climate Anxiety to Climate Action

Dr. Hilary Inwood explores educational strategies to help individuals, schools and communities shift the focus from climate anxiety to climate action.

Talking to Children about Current Global Events

Clinical psychologist Dr. Dillon Browne helps you talk to children about complicated and sometimes distressing events in the world.

Entrepreneurial Thinking for Everyone

Tap into the entrepreneurial spirit! Learn how to see opportunity where others see obstacles, take risks, and turn new ideas into reality.

Ongoing Classes

OISE Wellness Program

Join the community for weekly drop-in sessions to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and emotions.

Hart House Creative Classes

Nurture your creative thinking, and learn to live better in today's world — in person or from the comfort of your home! Use promo code alumni for 30% off.

Mastering LinkedIn

A free step-by-step online course to master LinkedIn, this exclusive resource for U of T alumni is available for a limited time (normally $125). Turn your profile into a recruiter magnet.

Open Online Courses

In partnership with Coursera and EdX, the University of Toronto offers free massive open online courses on cool topics from health to computing to Indigenous studies.

OISE Community Series & Podcasts

OISE Stay at Home Club

In a time of social distancing, it can feel challenging to come up with fresh ideas for teaching and entertaining children at home. Tune in to our award-winning interactive series for kids and adults alike!

Writers' Roost: An OISE Alumni Conversation Series

Jeff Myers talks to his fellow OISE alumni and friends — changemakers, world class thinkers, movers and shakers — about the books they’ve written.

Accidental Intellectual Podcast

Healthcare leaders and scholars from a variety of spaces discuss success and setbacks to reveal the 'human behind the experts.'

voicEd Radio

A broadcasting community of experts and educators committed to knowledge mobilization in Canada’s K-12 and higher education spaces.

Chasing Encounters Podcast

Education researchers working at the nexus of language, culture and identity discuss critical topics like racialized accents, immigration, and identity.

whyPAR Podcast

Youth participatory action research practitioners discuss the issues, opportunities and ethical dimensions of their field.

Never miss an OISE event again!

Update your contact information online or call 1-800-463-6048, and we'll send you invites to upcoming events!