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ORT

ORT Meet and Greet
A virtual drop-in social event for UHN trainees and postdocs. Join us for conversation and games, and the chance to meet your colleagues!
May 2, 12:00 PM | Register

RP@UHN: People & Culture Information Session on Performance Enhancement
UHN Research Staff are invited to join the RP@UHN for an information session with People & Culture on the Performance Enhancement Cycle.
May 10, 1:00 PM | PMCRT 4-204 + Zoom | Register

Enhancing your Networking and LinkedIn Skills
All are welcome to join the first learning session of the UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) program on Networking and LinkedIn
May 10, 2:00 PM | Zoom | Register

EVENTS

Life Sciences Career Expo
The Life Sciences Career Expo conference is a national careers conference which will feature career panels, company spotlights, networking sessions and professional skills development workshops.
May 1, 3 and 4 | Learn More & Register

UHN AI Hub: AI Rounds
Join the UHN AI Rounds inaugural session “The Future is Here: What is ChatGPT and How it Can Transform HealthCare” with Dr. Bo Wang.

May 3, 5:00 PM | Calendar Invite

Princess Margaret Seminar Series - Rewiring Cell Division

Princess Margaret is hosting speaker Dr. Iain Cheeseman, Professor, Whitehead Institute and Department of Biology, MIT.

May 4, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave. 6^th floor, Bob Bell Auditorium

16th Annual NIH Career Symposium
Join the NIH for a 3-day career symposium with workshops on research-intensive careers and careers outside of academia.
May 8 - 10 | Information & Registration

UHN Plain Language Workshop
Plain language or “clear writing” presents information that is easy for audiences to read, understand and use.
May 9, 11:00 AM | Register through myLearning (course code: HRCAGG015I)

UHN Libraries: Introduction to Scoping Reviews
This workshop will enable participants to explore the concepts related to scoping reviews and will equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully plan for and undertake a scoping review.
May 10, 11:00 AM | Learn More & Register

OPPORTUNITIES

UHN Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral positions are available with Prof. José Zariffa at the KITE research institute, to work on augmented reality technologies for hand rehabilitation.

Apply by May 26 | See postings here and here

AGE-WELL Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and Aging
AGE-WELL Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards provide partial funding to highly qualified master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral candidates and provide them with access to training and mentorship opportunities.

Apply by May 12 | Information & Application

Vision Science Research Program OSOTF Awards
A $17.25 million endowment from the OSOTF/U of T/Vision Science Research Program-Toronto Western Hospital provides support for a number of graduate fellowships each year.

Apply by May 12 | Information & Application

COMMUNITY

Congratulations Kaylie Lau!

Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For April, we acknowledge the contributions of Kaylie Lau. Kaylie, a research trainee at KITE, has been involved with youth outreach at UHN for many years. In addition to creating activities for our repository, she has participated in many youth outreach events. She has facilitated tours, classroom visits and more! Grateful to have her on the team!

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JUST FOR FUN

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