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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Vaccine Requirements
Based on the new Directive outlined by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, UHN has updated its COVID-19 policy to mandate that all UHN team members are fully vaccinated (internal connection required). This includes employees, physicians, graduate research students, research fellows, clinical learners, volunteers and contractors. Graduate students at U of T should also consult the School of Graduate Studies FAQ for more information on U of T's policies.
Proof of vaccination for both first and second doses must be submitted online to Health Services by October 22, 2021, even if you have already informed them of your vaccination status.
Notify Health Services of your proof of COVID-19 vaccination here. If you have problems accessing the Health Services site or submitting your proof of vaccination, please email Siff Zhang, Research People & Culture Analyst, at siff.zhang@uhn.ca.
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Graduate Management Consulting Association: What is Consulting? Webinars
September 14 and September 16 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Graduate Management Consulting Association invites graduate students to attend a two-part webinar series exploring consulting opportunities. Part 1 will focus on "Pros of Pro-Bono Consulting" and Part 2: "The Journey to Consulting".
Register by September 13th. More information and registration here.
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U of T School of Graduate Studies: Writing a Thesis or Grant Proposal Workshop
September 15 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
The University of Toronto's School of Graduate Studies invites graduate students to a free introductory online workshop on writing a thesis or grant proposal. Dr. Jane Freeman will introduce students to proposal writing and strategies for getting started.
More information and registration here.
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The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Seminar Series
September 16 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
UHN members are invited to join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Seminar Series. Wolfgang Peti, PhD, Department Chair and Professor, Molecular Biology & Biophysics, University of Connecticut Health Center will present on "Intrinsically dynamic protein regions and intrinsic protein dynamics regulate signaling outcomes."
Join via MS Teams here.
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Rotman Research Institute: Academic Scholarship Writing Workshop
September 17 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Rotman Research Institute's Research Training Centre invites graduate students and postdocs to attend their workshop on writing for academic grants and scholarships. The workshop will cover scholarship/grant eligibility, effective application writing, what the evaluation committee is looking for, as well as general tips and tricks from trainees who have successfully secured external funding.
More information and registration here.
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U of T School of Graduate Studies: Writing Effective Academic Emails
September 20 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
The University of Graduate Studies invites graduate students to a free online workshop on Writing Effective Academic Emails. Clare Nippard will guide students in how to achieve effective levels of formality and strategies for communicating effectively over email.
More information and registration here.
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UHN Theranostics Forum
September 21 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM
UHN researchers and clinicians are invited to attend monthly talks on the growing field of theranostics. Opening remarks for this month's forum wil be delivered by Dr. Keith Steward, VP Cancer, Director PM Cancer Program, UHN.
Dr. Ur Metser, Division Head of Molecular Imaging, JDMI, UHN, will discuss "Current Theranostatics Activity at UHN" and Dr. David Green, Radiochemist and Site Lead, CanProbe, UHN will speak about "CanProbe."
Join via MS Teams here.
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University Consulting Group (USG) Student Consultants
Apply by: September 16
The University Consulting Group U of T Chapter is seeking student consultants for their Fall 2021 Engagement. Students can gain experience in solving real-life challenges while providing non-profit organizations access to high-quality professional advisory services.
More information and how to apply here.
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University of Toronto Graduate Language Research Day 2021
Abstracts deadline extended: September 21
The deadline for U of T's Graduate Language Research day has been extended to September 21st. Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers conducting research on any aspect or level of language are invited to submit abstracts to present at the virtual event on Friday November 12th, 2021.
Abstract submissions and registration here.
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The Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) is releasing its inaugural funding opportunity as part of its Patient Involvement in Cancer Research Program
Trainees or early career investigators (within five years from the date of their first research-related appointment) working in any of the four pillars of research (biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, and population health) are eligible.
More information here.
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Mitacs Globalink Research Awards
Apply by December 1
Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative: a competitive call for applications for the Mitacs Globalink Research Award specifically in the fields of Advanced Computing (Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence), Achieving Net Zero Emissions, and Global Health.
Professors can submit projects by December 1, 2021, at 5 p.m. PT
Register to join here.
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