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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 pmResearch Readiness: Strategies for a Productive SummerUHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program Learning Session.

22may2:00 pm3:30 pmCareer Panel: Navigating Careers in Scientific CommunicationsJoin us to learn about diverse careers in the field of science communications!

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 pmSetting up for Success: Tips for New ResearchersUHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program Learning Session.

Upcoming and Past Events

2022

White poster with writing that says Health Sciences Post-Doctoral Career & Networking Symposium June 8th, 2022. 3:00-5:30 PM. Below are the logos for Baycrest, SickKids, Sinai Health, UHN, Unity Health, Women's College Hospital
Health Sciences Post-Doctoral Career & Networking Symposium
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Date June 8 | 3:00 – 5:30 PM Health Sciences Post-Doctoral Career & Networking Symposium The Hospital Research Training Centres in Toronto are excited to launch the first ever Toronto-wide Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Career Symposium! This event will invite science PDFs from all across Toronto to virtually connect and explore career options available to them…

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Light blue poster with the ORT logo and UHN Postdoc Association logos on the left corner. The poster reads: R Programming for Beginners: Data Carpentry Workshop. May 24 from 9 AM- 5 PM on Zoom. Registration fee- $10. Spots are very limited. An image of a computer with different clipart people around it is seen on the right.
R Programming for Beginners: Data Carpentry Workshop
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Date May 24 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM R Programming for Beginners Workshop Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and…

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Poster for the ORT Summer Student Program. Navy blue poster with lighter blue shapes along the sides and white and yellow arrows and the tops and bottoms. The poster reads ORT Summer Student Program including Learning Sessions and Research Day. Open to all UHN Research Summer Students. Certificates will be awarded upon program completion.
ORT @ UHN 2022 Summer Student Program
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Program Description The Office of Research Trainees at UHN is delighted to announce the 2022 Summer Student Program. This program invites all UHN research summer students to attend a series of virtual learning sessions to help them develop critical research skills and explore their career options! UHN Summer Students will also have the opportunity to…

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Green poster with ORT logo on the top left corner. Text in dark green reads: Increasing Sustainability in Research, April 29th, 2-3 pm, EST, Zoom. Join for an interactive discussion and resource sharing on how we can all take part in making health care research more green. On the right is a clipart image of the world in the shape of a heart. On the left is a picture of a light bulb, recycling image, and waste bucket.
Increasing Sustainability in Research
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Date April 29 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Increasing Sustainability in Research April marks Earth Month, and what better way to give back to the environment than by taking care of our shared home. Join us for a seminar on Increasing Sustainability in Research! In this webinar, two experts will share research and tips on…

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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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