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Promotional poster for the virtual event "Interview Like a Pro: A Recruiter’s Perspective" hosted by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN. The event, featuring recruiter Misha Miranda, will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM ET on Zoom, and offers insights, real-life stories, and practical tips to help participants approach interviews with confidence. The image shows a professionally dressed man in a blue suit seated at a table with a coffee cup, suggesting an interview setting. A QR code and a “Register Now” button are included for easy access to registration, with the ORT logo in the top-right corner.
Interview Like a Pro: A Recruiter's Perspective
Join the ORT and Misha Miranda for a virtual workshop to learn valuable insights and practical tips to help you approach your next interview with confidence.

May 14, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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Earth Day Walk
Join the UHN Green Team for a refreshing wellness walk this Earth Day. Connect with nature, unwind, and celebrate the planet together. 

April 22, 12:30 PM | Register
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Advancing Equity in Childhood Disability Research Partnerships with Often Excluded Children, Youth, Siblings, and Caregivers: A Grounded Theory Study
Join the U of T S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for a virtual seminar to look at the challenges of engagement at these early stages and discuss good practices for meaningful engagement, especially with partners from populations under-served in health research.

April 22, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Life Sciences Career Expo
Join the Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) for a careers conference for students and postdocs to learn about diverse careers in life science, including career panels, skills workshops, and company spotlights.

April 22 & 23 (Virtual) | More Information & Register
Green & Well Webinar
Join the UHN Green Team for a virtual workshop to discover sustainable practices, connect with eco-conscious experts, and learn how to make a positive impact on our planet and on our health. 

April 24, 12:00 PM | Register
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Trainee Research Presentations: A Multidisciplinary Look at Menopause
Join the Women's Health Research Cluster for a hybrid event showcasing trainee research that explores menopause from a multidisciplinary perspective.

April 28, 1:00 PM, In-person at CAMH, 1025 Queen St. W. | More Information & Register
Logo of the University Health Network (UHN). On the left is a gold circular emblem made of abstract human profiles. To the right, large blue letters spell out "UHN." Beside that, in smaller blue text, are the names of UHN's institutions: Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, and Michener Institute.
Grey Literature Fundamentals
Join the UHN Library and Information Services for an online workshop to learn what grey literature is and is not, how to identify grey literature sources and evaluate them, and the process involved with producing a well-documented and transparent grey literature search.

April 30, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
Logo for PiPER (Pride in Patient Engagement in Research) at UHN. On the left, there is a stylized design of overlapping human profiles in shades of gold and blue. To the right, bold blue text reads “PiPER” with “Pride in Patient Engagement in Research” underneath. Next to it is the UHN logo, which includes a gold abstract emblem and blue text listing the affiliated institutions: Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, and Michener Institute.
Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for a virtual community of practice to learn about supporting the uptake of patient-oriented research in forensic mental health care settings.

April 30, 12:00 PM | Download Calendar Invite
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Understanding the Evolving Nature of Home Care and Its Crucial Role in Supporting Population Health
Join The Institute of Education Research (TIER) for a virtual seminar to learn about the vital role publicly-funded home care plays in protecting the integrity of the entire healthcare system.

April 30, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Master the Case Interview Series
The Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) Master the Case Interview Series is an interactive workshop series that prepares graduate students and postdocs for the 2025 full-time consultant or 2026 internship recruitment cycles.

Apply by April 22, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Tarek K. Rajji Award in Brain Stimulation Research
The Tarek K. Rajji Award in Brain Stimulation Research is awarded to a research trainee at the U of T Temerty Faculty of Medicine who is conducting basic, pre-clinical and/or clinical brain stimulation research related to dementia or a cognitive disorder.

Apply by May 5 | More Information & Apply
Logo for the Vision Science Research Program. The design features a stylized blue eye composed of horizontal lines forming a circular shape on the left, with the program name "Vision Science Research Program" in uppercase blue text to the right. The overall design suggests focus and clarity, representing the field of vision research.
Vision Science Research Program Award
The Vision Science Research Program (VSRP) at the Krembil Research Institute is accepting applications for their OSOTF Award supporting U of T MSc and PhD students studying novel questions in vision science.

Apply by May 17 | More Information & Apply
Logo for the TRIANGLE initiative. The design features a red-outlined triangle with a yellow tip, overlaid on a stylized teal maple leaf representing Canada. At the center of the triangle is a blue magnifying glass highlighting a simplified outline of the digestive system, including the liver, stomach, and intestines. The word "TRIANGLE" is written below in bold blue letters, with the magnifying glass handle forming the letter "A."
TRIANGLE Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards
The TRIANGLE Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards support applicants who wish to pursue a career conducting research in GI and liver health and wellbeing by providing salary support, education, mentorship, community, and/or experiential learning opportunities.

Apply by June 1, 11:59 PM ET | More Information and Apply for Doctoral & Postdoctoral Awards
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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Mitacs Training
Students and postdocs have access to free professional skills development courses  provided by Mitacs. Course topics include networking skills, project and time management, reconciliation and equity, diversity and inclusion, communication skills, career planning and more.

More information here.
COMMUNITY
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award? Published a paper? Attended a cool conference? Let us know by filling out the ORT highlight form here to be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on social media!
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ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
The Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers and including information on UHN policies, health & dental benefits, research services & facilities, wellness supports, career and professional development resources, who to go to for help, and much more! Click here to download the handbook!
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Share a concern or idea with the ORT
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To share upcoming events or opportunities with the UHN research community, please fill out this form or email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
 
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For more information about upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest check out the Event Calendar on our website!
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