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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 1h
What can art make possible when a government tries to dictate who you are and who you can become? Curator Qanita Lilla reflects on growing up under apartheid in South Africa, where artists created spaces that challenged state-imposed ideas about race and identity. Listen: uoft.me/hal-s3
Promotional poster for the podcast Humanities at Large including a portrait of Qanita Lilla. Text overlay is: New episode, Inside South Africa’s Artist Networks of Resistance, Qanita Lilla with Melissa Gismondi.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 2h
In The Chronicle of Higher Education, JHI Director Randy Boyagoda reflects on the response to our new Dead Book Clubs. And the mystery is over! Our Dead Author Librarian, Margaret Atwood, helped select the books and will join us for our final gathering in December! 👉www.chronicle.com/ar... #UofT
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Opinion | Long Live ‘Dead Book Clubs’
A solution to the reading crisis: Make space for students to discuss literature outside the classroom.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This Thursday! Join us for the 2026 Jackman Lecture in the Humanities with philosopher Gwen Bradford who'll explore what makes some things replaceable and others unique, and why, for certain important things, no substitute will do. OCT 8 | 4-6pm Rm 100, 170 St. George St Register: uoft.me/ajl26
Promotional poster for the Annual Jackman Lecture in the Humanities. The background shows a crowd photographing the Mona Lisa with smartphones. The text overlay is: “Varieties of Uniqueness: Defying Duplication,” Gwen Bradford, Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Professor of Philosophy. October 8, 4-6pm, Room 100, 170 St. George St. Register at uoft.me/ajl26.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
U of T faculty: make JHI your research home for 2027-28. The JHI Faculty Research Fellowship offers eligible faculty in the humanities and qualitative social sciences a full year away from teaching and departmental service to focus on their research. Deadline: OCT 16. Apply: uoft.me/calls
Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities. The University of Toronto's Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) cultivates, sustains, and promotes humanities research across the University and beyond. Faculty Research Fellowships: A year to pursue research that’s ambitious, creative, and flourishes through intellectual exchange with others. Open to eligible University of Toronto faculty in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. The fellowship includes:
-12 months salary-supported research leave
-$5,000 research funding
-Up to $3,000 for a research assistant
-A dedicated office and membership in JHI's interdisciplinary Circle of Fellows
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📖 It’s today! Our first Dead Book Clubs meet at the JHI this afternoon. #UofT undergrads will be putting down their phones and picking up The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka or Dance of the Happy Shades by Alice Munro.
A spooky literary display shows a skeleton figurine on stacked books labeled KAFKA, METAMORPHOSIS, A Good Man is Hard to Find, FAHRENHEIT 451, and ANGELA CARTER THE BLOODY CHAMBER, beside a skull-covered mug holding cards that say DEAD BOOK CLUBS. An open book in front has a bookmark reading Read in Peace, with blurred bookshelves in the background.
A gothic memorial plaque with a hooded skeleton and the words RIP and READ IN PEACE stands in front of a cloudy city skyline, surrounded by several books. Visible covers include THE METAMORPHOSIS by Franz Kafka and ALICE MUNRO.Two white skull figurines sit on a ledge in the foreground, each mounted on a black base labeled KAFKA and MUNRO. A blurred city skyline with the CN Tower and cloudy sky fills the background.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Have you seen Over and Over Again at JHI yet? The exhibition uses abstract interpretations of weaving and materials that move between natural & synthetic to tell stories and transmit ideas. Featured artist: Esmelyn Miranda Orozco. 👉 uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

September 16, 2026 to June 17, 2027
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
JHI Faculty Research Fellow Kevin Coleman recently joined CBC IDEAS for an episode examining the rise and fall of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile. 🎧 How to Defeat Authoritarianism | Augusto Pinochet’s Chile app.magellan.ai/list...
Portrait of Kevin Coleman
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Is there still room at universities to explore ideas for their own sake? The Globe and Mail came to #UofT’s first Night Owls to check out the new series and the appetite for thinking and conversation in an increasingly career-focused university landscape. Read more
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Popular Night Owls philosophy series builds new nest with first event at U of T
In a STEM-focused postsecondary landscape, evening with celebrity philosopher promotes talking about ideas purely for their own sake
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Standing room only for the first Night Owls event! 🌙 Thanks to all the U of T undergrads who joined us for “Is Capitalism Ethical?”, a conversation between Agnes Callard and Joseph Heath. It was great to see the room packed for a conversation about a big question. See you at the next Night Owls!
A crowded classroom-style meeting room with dozens of people seated in rows facing a small panel table at the front, where a woman stands speaking with a camera in hand. Ceiling-mounted projectors, windows with blinds, and several wall screens frame the discussion area.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What does a year at the JHI look like? Our 2025–26 Year in Review brings together the research, people, programs, events and conversations that shaped life at the Institute over the past year. Pick up a copy at JHI or read online: uoft.me/jhi-yir
Cover for the Jackman Humanities Institute Year in Review. The right side shows an abstract collage of translucent, broken shard-like shapes in blue, green, tan, and purple with small scattered cubes and faint embedded figures. Text overlay is “25-26” and “Dystopia and Trust,”.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📰 Catch up on the latest from JHI Our newest newsletter features the 2025–26 Year in Review, a new episode of Humanities at Large, fellowship and funding opportunities, and a full slate of October events Read now: mailchi.mp/utoronto/... Not subscribed yet? Sign up: uoft.me/jhi-news
Newsletter promo flyer featuring the 2025-26 Year in Review cover, portrait of Luis van Isschot, and the interior of a podcast studio. Text overlay is Humanities at Large: Jackman Humanities Institute newsletter, and Join Canada's leading institute for advanced research in the humanities.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What happens when an oil company builds not just an industry, but an entire community? Historian Luis van Isschot takes us to Standard Oil’s company towns in Colombia & Peru, and the workers and communities who challenged corporate control. Listen: uoft.me/hal-s3 #Humanities #UofT
Promotional poster for the podcast Humanities at Large including a portrait of Luis van Isschot. Text overlay is: New episode, When Oil Companies Ran Towns in South America, Luis van Isschot with Melissa Gismondi.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cartographies of Longing is now on view at the Doris McCarthy Gallery. Through family histories, oral traditions, and archival fragments, nine artists explore intergenerational relationships to land and imagine new relationships with the places they remember and inhabit. Full program: uoft.me/cGq
Painting featuring a central figure, standing in side profile with one arm reaching up behind them. They are surrounded by five smaller figures, variously standing and sitting, most touching or holding the central figure. Behind the figures, tall green planters hold leafy plants and birds fly in the sky.Exhibition poster for “Cartographies of Longing,” September 15 to December 5, 2026, works by Muriel Ahmarani Jaouich, Nour Bishouty, Amanda Boulos, Deanna Bowen, Christian Chapman, Meryl McMaster, Arthur Shilling, Travis Shilling, and Shellie Zhang, curated by Sandy Saad-Smith.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What can Ancient Greece teach us about anti-intellectualism, and how we might guard against it? For the 2026 CBC-JHI Lecture, Jacqueline Feke looks to ancient philosophers and mathematicians for lessons on defending the intellectual. Register: uoft.me/2026-cbc-jhi #Philosophy #Humanities #UofT
Poster over a classical painting of ancient Greek philosophers. Text overlay is Defending the Intellectual: Lessons from Ancient Greece, the CBC-JHI Lecture with Jacqueline Feke, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Waterloo and 2026-27 JHI Visiting Public Humanities Faculty Fellow; Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM, Room 100, Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George Street, Toronto, register at uoft.me/2026-cbc-jhi.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
You can make the same coffee every morning. But could you replace a beloved pet with its clone? Philosopher Gwen Bradford explores what makes some things replaceable and others truly unique, and why, for certain important things, no substitute will do. uoft.me/ajl26
Promotional poster for the Annual Jackman Lecture in the Humanities. The background shows a crowd photographing the Mona Lisa with smartphones. The text overlay is: “Varieties of Uniqueness: Defying Duplication,” Gwen Bradford, Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Professor of Philosophy. October 8, 4-6pm, Room 100, 170 St. George St. Register at uoft.me/ajl26.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Applications are open for the 2027–28 JHI Postdoctoral Fellowships. Spend a year pursuing your research at U of T as part of an interdisciplinary community of scholars in the JHI’s Circle of Fellows. Deadline: October 27 uoft.me/calls #Postdoc #AcademicSky
Teal and dark grey University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster reading Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities, inviting proposals for Postdoctoral Fellowships; deadline October 27, 2026, with more information at uoft.me/calls and contact jhi.associate@utoronto.ca.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🎙️Did you catch the first episode of Series 3 yet? Pianist and composer Eve Egoyan joins host Melissa Gismondi to talk about In Stone and the role music can play in confronting a history marked by silence and denial. uoft.me/hal-s3e1 #HumanitiesAtLarge #Podcast #Humanities #Music #UofT
Podcast graphic featuring Eve Egoyan for the Humanities at Large episode “Music, Memory and the Armenian Genocide,” with Melissa Gismondi.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bring your ideas. Join the conversation. Here's your opportunity to share your work with people beyond your own field, encounter different perspectives, and contribute your own ideas to the intellectual life of the JHI. Applications due October 27 uoft.me/calls #Humanities #AcademicSky
Split-color University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster with a gold left panel and dark right panel. Large text says Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities; the right panel invites fellowship proposals and lists Distinguished Visiting Fellowships, International Faculty Fellowship, Canadian Faculty Fellowship, Indigenous Faculty Fellowship, and Artist in Residence, with deadline October 27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
JHI Faculty Research Fellows pursue their research as part of the Circle of Fellows, an interdisciplinary community built around intellectual exchange. Open to eligible #UofT faculty. Applications close October 16. Learn more and apply: uoft.me/calls
Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities. The University of Toronto's Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) cultivates, sustains, and promotes humanities research across the University and beyond. Faculty Research Fellowships: A year to pursue research that’s ambitious, creative, and flourishes through intellectual exchange with others. Open to eligible University of Toronto faculty in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. The fellowship includes:
-12 months salary-supported research leave
-$5,000 research funding
-Up to $3,000 for a research assistant
-A dedicated office and membership in JHI's interdisciplinary Circle of Fellows
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us this Wednesday for the opening of JHI’s 2026–27 art exhibition. Curated by Ava Clarke, the exhibition features works by Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, and Esmelyn Miranda Orozco. Over the next week, we’ll be sharing a preview of the exhibition. uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

OPENING RECEPTION
September 16, 2026 | 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Jackman Humanities Institute, PEN Canada, and Victoria University welcome Afghan journalist Lotfullah Najafizada as the 2026–27 PEN Canada Exiled Writer-in-Residence. 👉 Learn more: uoft.me/26-27pen
Portrait of Lotfullah Najafizada.Text overlay is The Jackman Humanities Institute is pleased to announce our 2026-27 PEN Canada Exiled Writer-in-Residence Lotfullah Najafizada. The JHI, PEN Canada and Victoria University are pleased to welcome Afghan journalist Lotfullah Najafizada as the 2026-27 PEN Canada Exiled Writer-in-Residence. Najafizada is the founder and CEO of Amu TV, an independent news and current affairs channel serving audiences in Afghanistan and the diaspora. During his fellowship, Najafizada will draw on his experience building and running Amu TV in exile to explore press freedom, access to information, and how meaningful work and public impact can continue across borders.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🍂 It's a new academic year, and we've got so much happening at the JHI! Our September 10 newsletter features a letter from Director Randy Boyagoda, our Exiled Writer-in-Residence, Series 3 of our podcast, new calls, Dead Book Clubs, Night Owls & more. 👉 Read now: mailchi.mp/utoronto/...
Portraits of Lotfullah Najafizada and Eve Egoyan; flyers for Dead Book Clubs and Night Owls.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📵 U of T undergrads! Put down your phone and pick up a book! Spend your Friday afternoons at the JHI reading, talking about books, and taking a break from your screen. Fridays, Oct. 2–Nov. 27 | 4–6pm The authors may be dead, but the conversation won’t be 💀 More: uoft.me/deadbookclubs
Promotional graphic for JHI Dead Book Clubs for U of T undergraduates. Fridays, 4–6pm, October 2–November 27, on the 10th floor of the Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George St. Tech-free sessions include silent reading followed by conversation, free books and snacks. Sign up at uoft.me/deadbookclubs.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎙️ It’s here! Series 3 of the JHI's Humanities at Large podcast starts today! In episode 1, host Melissa Gismondi speaks with pianist and composer Eve Egoyan about In Stone, a deeply personal work shaped by her family’s connection to the Armenian Genocide. Listen uoft.me/hal-s3e1
Podcast graphic featuring Eve Egoyan for the Humanities at Large episode “Music, Memory and the Armenian Genocide,” with Melissa Gismondi.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Randy Boyagoda has satirized university life before. In Lords of Serendipity, he takes the campus novel global. A new Globe and Mail profile explores the JHI Director’s life as a novelist & academic, and the experiences behind his new book. Read:
theglobeandmail.com
Randy Boyagoda’s new novel puts the university campus on a global stage
Lords of Serendipity, Boyagoda’s first international release, has the makings of a breakout
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📖JHI Director and novelist Randy Boyagoda joins acclaimed critic Parul Sehgal at the Toronto Reference Library’s Appel Salon to discuss his new novel, Lords of Serendipity. September 11 | 7-8pm. A Q&A and book signing will follow. 👉 Register: bit.ly/rb-tpl
Book cover on a teal background titled “Lords of Serendipity” by Randy Boyagoda. It shows an illustration of a woman with red lips and gold earrings wearing a wide hat shaped like a city skyline.Portrait of Randy Boyagoda.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
You can make the same coffee every morning. But could you replace a beloved pet with its clone? Philosopher Gwen Bradford explores what makes some things replaceable and others truly unique, and why, for certain important things, no substitute will do. uoft.me/ajl26
Promotional poster for the Annual Jackman Lecture in the Humanities. The background shows a crowd photographing the Mona Lisa with smartphones. The text overlay is: “Varieties of Uniqueness: Defying Duplication,” Gwen Bradford, Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Professor of Philosophy. October 8, 4-6pm, Room 100, 170 St. George St. Register at uoft.me/ajl26.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Applications are open for the 2027–28 JHI Postdoctoral Fellowships. Spend a year pursuing your research at U of T as part of an interdisciplinary community of scholars in the JHI’s Circle of Fellows. Deadline: October 27 uoft.me/calls #Postdoc #AcademicSky
Teal and dark grey University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster reading Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities, inviting proposals for Postdoctoral Fellowships; deadline October 27, 2026, with more information at uoft.me/calls and contact jhi.associate@utoronto.ca.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Pamela Paul of the The Wall Street Journal profiles JHI Director Randy Boyagoda and his new novel, Lords of Serendipity, a satire of higher education informed by his experience as a professor and academic administrator. 👉 Read the article: www.wsj.com/arts-cul...
Portrait of Randy Boyagoda at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Bring your research or creative practice to the JHI in 2027-28. Deadline: October 27, 2026 Learn more and apply: uoft.me/calls #Humanities #AcademicSky
Split-color University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster with a gold left panel and dark right panel. Large text says Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities; the right panel invites fellowship proposals and lists Distinguished Visiting Fellowships, International Faculty Fellowship, Canadian Faculty Fellowship, Indigenous Faculty Fellowship, and Artist in Residence, with deadline October 27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A year to focus on your research! Applications are open for 2027–28 JHI Faculty Research Fellowships, offering eligible U of T faculty 12 months to pursue their research as part of the JHI's Circle of Fellows. 📅 Applications close October 16. uoft.me/calls #UofT
Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities. The University of Toronto's Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) cultivates, sustains, and promotes humanities research across the University and beyond. Faculty Research Fellowships: A year to pursue research that’s ambitious, creative, and flourishes through intellectual exchange with others. Open to eligible University of Toronto faculty in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. The fellowship includes:
-12 months salary-supported research leave
-$5,000 research funding
-Up to $3,000 for a research assistant
-A dedicated office and membership in JHI's interdisciplinary Circle of Fellows
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Closing tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to catch The Logline Project, which turns speculative micro-narratives by screenwriters into original movie posters, using the familiar language of film to explore the impact of GenAI on creative workers and creativity. Learn more: uoft.me/logline
Marketing poster for the Logline Project.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The artists in Over and Over Again are connected by their understanding of people, objects, and ways of life separated by history and distance. Their works reckon with futures that honour tradition while exploring new understandings of space and time. uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

September 16, 2026 to June 17, 2027
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Over and Over Again considers disruptions to the natural environment and cultural traditions alongside acts of continuity and voluntary disorder. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? Curated by Ava Clarke. Opening September 16 at JHI. uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

September 16, 2026 to June 17, 2027
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In Over and Over Again, recycled plastics act as raw materials, organic matter performs like plastic & synthetic textiles mimic natural fibres. Opening Sept. 16 at JHI uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

September 16, 2026 to June 17, 2027
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Stories are retold, traditions passed down, and the organic world cycles through life and death. But no repetition is ever exactly the same. Over and Over Again opens Sept. 16 uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

September 16, 2026 to June 17, 2027
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📖JHI Director and novelist Randy Boyagoda joins acclaimed critic Parul Sehgal at the Toronto Reference Library’s Appel Salon to discuss his new novel, Lords of Serendipity. September 11 | 7-8pm. A Q&A and book signing will follow. 👉 Register: bit.ly/rb-tpl
Book cover on a teal background titled “Lords of Serendipity” by Randy Boyagoda. It shows an illustration of a woman with red lips and gold earrings wearing a wide hat shaped like a city skyline.Portrait of Randy Boyagoda.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Save the date for the opening of the JHI’s 2026–27 art exhibition. Curated by Ava Clarke, the exhibition features works by Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, and Esmelyn Miranda Orozco. Over the next week, we’ll be sharing a preview of the exhibition. uoft.me/art26-27
Poster for an art exhibition. Text overlay is Over and Over Again. Can something new emerge from the rubble of change? An exhibition curated by Ava Clarke. Featuring works by: Carol-Ann Apilado, Kuh Del Rosario, Sukaina Kubba, Esmelyn Miranda Orozco

OPENING RECEPTION
September 16, 2026 | 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Jackman Humanities Institute
170 St. George Street, Toronto
Info: uoft.me/art26-27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
When is “the same” not really the same? At the Annual Jackman Lecture in the Humanities, philosopher Gwen Bradford explores different kinds of uniqueness—and why, for certain important things, no substitute will do. Oct 8 | 4–6pm Room 100, 170 St. George St. uoft.me/ajl26
Promotional poster for the Annual Jackman Lecture in the Humanities. The background shows a crowd photographing the Mona Lisa with smartphones. The text overlay is: “Varieties of Uniqueness: Defying Duplication,” Gwen Bradford, Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Professor of Philosophy. October 8, 4-6pm, Room 100, 170 St. George St. Register at uoft.me/ajl26.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Applications are open for two 2027–28 JHI Postdoctoral Fellowships in the humanities & qualitative social sciences. Spend a year advancing your research as part of JHI’s interdisciplinary Circle of Fellows. Deadline: Oct. 27 uoft.me/calls #Postdoc #AcademicSky
Teal and dark grey University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster reading Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities, inviting proposals for Postdoctoral Fellowships; deadline October 27, 2026, with more information at uoft.me/calls and contact jhi.associate@utoronto.ca.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Applications are open for the Jackman Humanities Institute’s 2027–28 Distinguished Visiting Fellowships for scholars and artists outside the University of Toronto. Deadline: October 27, 2026 Learn more and apply: uoft.me/calls #Humanities #AcademicSky
Split-color University of Toronto Jackman Humanities Institute poster with a gold left panel and dark right panel. Large text says Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities; the right panel invites fellowship proposals and lists Distinguished Visiting Fellowships, International Faculty Fellowship, Canadian Faculty Fellowship, Indigenous Faculty Fellowship, and Artist in Residence, with deadline October 27
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Over the last couple of weeks, we shared 11 reasons the humanities matter. The humanities help us make sense of the world and our place in it. Thanks for following along and if you missed the series, it's worth a look. Which reason stood out to you the most?
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1. Recognize fake news
2. Help democracy thrive
3. Learn to think ethically
4. What will you do with your degree?
5. Live the examined life
6. Build skills employers value
7. Be a better global citizen
8. Communicate with confidence
9. Read between the lines
10. Understand how we got here
11. Because you’re human!
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What could you do with a year dedicated to your research? Applications are open for 2027–28 JHI Faculty Research Fellowships, offering eligible U of T faculty 12 months to pursue their research as part of the JHI's Circle of Fellows. Deadline: Oct. 16 uoft.me/calls #UofT
Join Canada’s leading institute for advanced research in the humanities. The University of Toronto's Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) cultivates, sustains, and promotes humanities research across the University and beyond. Faculty Research Fellowships: A year to pursue research that’s ambitious, creative, and flourishes through intellectual exchange with others. Open to eligible University of Toronto faculty in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. The fellowship includes:
-12 months salary-supported research leave
-$5,000 research funding
-Up to $3,000 for a research assistant
-A dedicated office and membership in JHI's interdisciplinary Circle of Fellows
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🎬 If the GenAI era in the film industry were a movie, who would be the heroes and villains, and what would be at stake? The Logline Project turns speculative stories by screenwriters into original movie posters exploring GenAI, creative work & an industry in flux. More: uoft.me/logline
Marketing poster for the Logline Project.
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
That's a wrap! We're at our last reason to study the humanities: they help us think about meaning, belonging, and what it means to share a life with others. There are so many other reasons we could have covered...what are yours?
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
To understand where we are now, it helps to understand how we got here. The humanities give us that context and help us think about what comes next. What is one historical question you think more people should ask?
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Humanities courses train you to read between the lines: to find deeper meaning, notice connections, and think more carefully about what you read. Have you ever picked up on something others missed?
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
One of the best things you can gain from the humanities is stronger communication. You learn how to persuade, explain, and express your ideas with more confidence. What do you think makes someone a good communicator?
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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The humanities help us understand other people and cultures. That understanding can reduce conflict, build trust, and help create a more peaceful world. What do you think helps people understand one another better?
Text overlay is Top 11 Reasons to Study Humanities. Number 7: Be a better global citizen. Understanding other people and cultures is a great way to fight racism, reduce conflicts and foster peace.
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