Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy

An additional section of "ISP130: Numeracy for University and Beyond" is now open for enrolment due to poplar demand! Check out this for-credit course designed to develop students' confidence in engaging with numbers in the university context. bit.ly/4eCgKqs

ISUP is excited to announce the release of our latest journal issue (Vol. 4 No. 1). This year’s issue continues to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and critical thinking of our ISP100 students. 🔗 bit.ly/4ef53Xa

The "1-9-2 Chronicles" podcast has officially launched, featuring first-year UTM students sharing their experiences and stories as they navigate university life. Created by students in UTM192 Thinking Badly: Misinformation in the Information Age. 🔗 bit.ly/3XTnAme

Welcome, First-Years! Kickstart your university experience with confidence & ensure a smooth transition to your first university math courses. Join our 4-day MBT Workshop (Math Background Tutorials) designed to help you succeed in your first-year courses. bit.ly/4cWY6JO

ISUP cordially invites you to our spring colloquium, "Engaging Higher Education Pedagogy with Critical Disability Discourse". Open to all faculty, staff, and students. ASL interpretation will be available throughout the duration of the event. More info at bit.ly/3PMCjuK.

We are pleased to present the latest issue of our ISUP Journal showcasing outstanding student papers and reflects the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our first-year students across four Scholars courses offered in Winter 2023. bit.ly/3VBS4IK

ISUP is delighted to present the first ISP010: Basics of Writing in English (BoWiE) contributions to undergraduate publication at UTM. It is a celebration of the dedication and commitment these student writers have shown to writing development. bit.ly/49eEdLS

Join us for "Mathematics and Mathematical Thinking for Society" on Friday, Jan 26th, 11:00AM-3:30PM (hybrid event). Addressing social and societal issues in mathematics classrooms while fostering a sense of belonging through inclusive teaching practices. bit.ly/3SoOlwf

Do standard forms of writing silence queer identities through the norms they impose? How do alternative forms of self-expression give voice to the depth and diversity of queer experience? Explore these topics in ISP250: Queer/ing Composition. More details: bit.ly/3Gsb8Am

Join us for the upcoming webinar on Dyscalculia! Taking place on Friday, October 27th from 9:30am-12:30pm (virtually). Open to all U of T students, staff, and faculty. Register at bit.ly/3S0j4zN

Critical perspectives on systematic Islamophobia: Current research, lived realities & possible futures. Hosted in partnership with @utmedo & @IISUofT. Panel discussion followed by a light lunch. Register: uoft.me/UTM-Panel-Isla….

The third annual showcase of papers from ISP100 is live! This year, we were able to publish 23 papers, our most ever! Read Vol. 3, No. 1 at bit.ly/3ripz6d

Lecture Me! featuring Dr. Sheliza Ibrahim from ISUP is happening tonight! “Questioning the collective imagination of contemporary issues from a science and numeracy lens”. Hosted by @utmeeu, @UTMlibrary & @DeansOffice_UTM. Register at uoft.me/lectureme.

ISUP is hiring multiple Research Assistant and Staff positions! Check out our website for current opportunities: bit.ly/3KcxOa4

Join us in celebrating the launch of the Anti-Black Racism Pedagogical Collection! Created in partnership with the @UTMlibrary , this guide contains resources related to challenging anti-Black racism. Monday, May 8, 10:30–11:30am, MN3230 (CDRS) Register: uoft.me/abrpclaunch

Game Café is back on Thursday March 16, from 11 am - 3 pm. There will be board games, chess, role-playing , video games, and free pizza! 🍕 Location: MN North Reception. The North Reception area is on the second floor near the stairs. Join our list: uoft.me/GELMailingList

ISUP is delighted to launch its first annual showcase of student work from the utmONE Scholars Program! "Writing for University and Beyond" is a unique collaborative project involving students, faculty, and staff throughout each phase of its production. bit.ly/3LjDMam

"Corrine Bent-Womack wears many hats at #UofT as a staff member and PhD student ... Her goal is to help transform the higher-education sector through an anti-racist lens." UTM staff member set to spotlight Black brilliance in STEM 💙 bit.ly/3SydZwN @RGASC_UTM @utmisup

We know how hard you work on your writing, and we’re giving you a chance to show it off (and win prizes)! You can submit any writing you’ve done for a credit-bearing UTM course this academic year. More details about prizes and submission process: bit.ly/3ZwHTE7

We're hosting @Clarivate next week for a half-day workshop on research assessment & impact! - Location: Library smart classrooms 🖥️ - Date & time: Thu, Mar 2, 12–4 p.m. 📅 - Audience: Faculty, postdocs + grad students at @UTM 🎓 - Register: buff.ly/3InUfaF Details 👇