This was published in the dead week between Christmas and New Year’s. If you work in education & were, reasonably, taking a break, maybe you missed it. Don’t miss it.

What does neuroscience suggest about how students learn best? Mussab Aswad explores how brain-aligned, experiential learning builds deeper understanding and real-world capability: https://ow.ly/cgqc50XSkq8 #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

It’s 2026. Is the University of Toronto really closing a popular program designed around non-Eurocentric lifeways, modes of knowing, and teaching practice? Learn more at pathuoft.net/blog/ #contemplativestudies #bpmh #contemplativescience #buddhism #uoft #truthandreconciliation #mentalhealth

The Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health program is an internationally recognized minor at the U of T. 2026 is our 20th anniversary. Over 1,000 students take our courses yearly. Why is the University proposing to close this popular program? Please add your name: www.change.org/p/protect-th...

An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.

“If we don’t have freedom of attention, we can’t have true freedom of intention. And if we don’t have freedom of intention, every other freedom is illusory or impossible.” open.substack.com/pub/buddhism...

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion. As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

Finally! 🤩 Our position piece: Against the Uncritical Adoption of 'AI' Technologies in Academia: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... We unpick the tech industry’s marketing, hype, & harm; and we argue for safeguarding higher education, critical thinking, expertise, academic freedom, & scientific integrity. 1/n

Now, instead of reading the latest email from the Subdean for Academic Affairs and Climbing Wall Management, simply click on the ADMINISTRATOR LANGUAGE DETECTED icon to reveal the message in simple English and determine the threat level to your department, program, or mental health.

Starts tomorrow (Friday): Race, Caste, and the Challenge of Karma: Cultivating Black Buddhist Perspectives. csr.princeton.edu/events/2025/...

The great @jksteinberger.bsky.social provides some excellent pointers in this essay. Please read it (and follow her): jksteinberger.medium.com/a-few-points...

the university's violence just becomes clearer and clearer. thank you again @amyrwong.bsky.social for such a deep and generous read of dear elia ❤️

This looks like an important counterpoint to the AI enthusiasm we’re being showered with at U of Toronto

This is such a clear presentation of climate colonialism - an outstanding resource for any audience