Upcoming Events

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View some of the upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest.

april 2024

26apr10:30 am11:00 amORT Drop-In: ZoomJoin us to have your questions or concerns addressed, get help finding a helpful resource, or just to chat!

may 2024

07may10:00 am11:00 amORT Drop-In: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, Rm 13-710Join us to have your questions or concerns addressed, get help finding a helpful resource, or just to chat!

08may1:00 pm2:00 pmORT Drop-In Session: Krembil Discovery Tower, Rm 4KD491Stop by to have your questions or concerns answered, get help finding a resource, or to just chat!

16may2:00 pm3:00 pmORT Drop-In: Toronto Rehab Institute, KITE Innovation GalleryJoin us to have your questions or concerns addressed, get help finding a helpful resource, or just to chat!

17may2:00 pm3:30 pmSTAR Program Learning Session - Research Readiness: Strategies for a Productive SummerThe STAR program learning session offers an opportunity to learn a broad range of research and professional development topics

31may10:30 am11:00 amORT Drop-In: ZoomJoin us to have your questions or concerns addressed, get help finding a helpful resource, or just to chat!

31may2:00 pm3:30 pmSTAR Program Learning Session - Setting up for Success: Tips for New ResearchersThe STAR program learning session offers an opportunity to learn a broad range of research and professional development topics

Upcoming and Past Events

2022

Poster for Day 1 of postdoc appreciation week. At the bottom is a banner with the UHN Postdoc Association logo, the ORT logo, National Postdoc Appreciation Week, 2022 September 19-23. #NPAW2022 and the details for how to follow the UHNPA on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. The poster reads Monday September 19th, 12- 2pm. Welcome + PowerPoint Karaoke
Day 1 PDF Appreciation Week – Welcome and PowerPoint Karaoke Networking
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Day 1: Welcome and PowerPoint Karaoke September 19| 12:00 – 2:00 PM The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) and Office of Research Trainees (ORT) are excited to introduce the 2022 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) at UHN! For a stunning start, join our Day 1 Opening Session where you will hear from multiple…

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ORT Meet and Greet
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Date September 14th | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ORT Meet and Greet The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) is hosting a Virtual Social Event for all UHN Trainees and Postdocs on September 14th at 12:00 pm. Join us for conversation, games, and the chance to meet your colleagues! > Let us know you’re coming. Register here!…

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Poster with an image of a hand holding a cup of coffee on a table. On the left it says RP@UHN social Lunch Hour. Date: Wednesday August 31, Time 12-1 pm EST. Location: Zoom
RP@UHN Social Lunch Hour
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Date August 31 + July 20 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM RP@UHN Social Lunch Hour Are you a research professional at UHN? Do you want to connect with other research staff at UHN? Join RP@UHN for a break, conversation and community building! The RP@UHN Social Lunch Hour is open to all research professionals at UHN…

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Dark blue ORT event poster with white writing. It reads "Writing Competitive Grant Proposals. Learn strategies for writing compelling one-page research proposals. June 28, 2022 from 2-4 pm, Zoom." A photo of the speaker is seen on the right side and below it is reads "Dr. Peter Sabatini, Clinical Laboratory Geneticist, UHN, Assistant professor, U of T". The ORT logo is seen on the top left corner.
Writing Competitive Grant Proposals
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Date June 28 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Writing Competitive Grant Proposals Join the Office of Research Trainees to learn how to write effective research proposals. We will be joined by Dr. Peter Sabatini, UHN Laboratory Director and Graduate Centre for Academic Communications lecturer, who will speak about writing features of successful research proposals. The…

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2021

Navigating the path Speaker Dr. Nana Lee
ORT Webinar: Navigating the Path to Your Dream Career
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Watch on YouTube Date February 9 | 3 pm Description It is never too early to start navigating the path to your dream career. Independent Development Plans (https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/) are powerful tools to help examine your skills and interests, identify careers that match those interests, and set strategic goals throughout your research career to achieve those…

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Workshop Poster with three speakers
ORT Webinar: Becoming a Clinician Scientist
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Watch on YouTube Date March 12 | 4 pm Description Clinician scientists play instrumental roles at the intersection of research and medicine. The ORT at UHN invites you to a workshop on “Becoming a Clinician Scientist” to explore different paths to this fascinating career. Attendees will learn from three scientists at different stages of their…

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2017

A Brief Blitz of Scientific Writing Tips
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Facilitator Dr. Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Date September 20, 2017 More Information The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) will be hosting a two hour Scientific Writing Lecture Workshop …

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From Academia to Corporate: Alternative careers for PhD’s
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Facilitator Dr. Maurice Shen, Academic Head, BenchSci Dr. Emily MacLeod, Research Associate at the Applied Educational Research Department at the Michener Institute of Education Dr. Daniel Bacinello, Manager, Research &…

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The ORT Presents: UHN’s Technology Development and Commercialization Department
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Facilitator UHN’s Technology Development and Commercialization Department Date March 9, 2017 More Information Register via https://technology-development-and-commercialization.eventbrite.ca. Back to Workshops

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The Modern Job Search
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Facilitator Isaiah Hankel, Fortune 500 Consultant, Best Selling Author Date February 2, 2017 More Information Become a more competitive candidate by understanding how to think like a recruiter or industry…

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Translating Bioninformatics for Everyday Biology
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Facilitator Hosted by UHN PDFs Date January 31, 2017 More Information Free Event! Register by January 20, 2017 via translatingbioinformatics.eventbrite.ca Back to Workshops

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2016

Careers in Industry, Academia, Government
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Facilitator Various career panelists Date July 28, 2016 More Information Did you ever think about where your science degree could get you? Register by July 22, 2016 via https://careerevent2016.eventbrite.ca Registration…

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Résumés
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Facilitator Isaiah Hankel, Fortune 500 Consultant, Best Selling Author Date January 15, 2016 More Information Why an academic CV won’t secure you an industry job, and how to create an…

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Improve Your Career Success Through Social Media
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Facilitator Justin Cook, Partner, Director of Internet Marketing 9thCO Date January 15, 2016 More Information Register by January 11, 2016 via ortsocialmedia.eventbrite.ca Back to Workshops

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2015

Careers in Industry
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Facilitator Various career panelists Date December 17, 2015 More Information CIHR Training Program in Regenerative Medicine Register here Back to Workshops

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Other Career Development Organizations

LSCDS logo

The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate at the University of Toronto is a student initiative created to bridge the gap between academia and industry. They host career seminars, networking symposiums, case studies, mentorship programs and more!

S2BN logo

The Science to Business Network (S2BN) is pan-Canadian organization that bridges the gap between science and business. S2BN organizes outreach and networking events for graduate students to complement their academic training. Students obtain professional training with transferable skills to gain a competitive edge in both the academic and business job markets.

GMCA logo

The GMCA is a student-governed professional society that strives to support all graduate and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing a future career in management consulting.

They offer programs aimed to educate, train, and connect you in different facets of management consulting to empower you to more effectively leverage your graduate training for a smooth transition into any future career. Their programs include networking nights, case competitions, case interview practices, an annual conference, and more!

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