Expert Insights: Hiring and Funding U of T Co-op Positions at UHN
Join the ORT for an online session with U of T co-op, Mitacs, and BioTalent SWPP to learn about opportunities for hiring and funding undergraduate co-op positions through U of T, including summer student positions.
January 20, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Government Careers: Research, Policy, Evidence, and Compliance
Join the ORT for an online career panel featuring government professionals working in research, policy analysis, evidence generation, and regulatory compliance who will share their career paths, day-to-day work, and practical advice for trainees and postdocs considering government careers.
January 21, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: Research Statements
The From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course provides postdocs with comprehensive support throughout the journey toward securing a research faculty position. In the third session, attendees will learn practical strategies for creating a research statement that effectively communicates their skills, expertise, and contributions in a competitive academic environment.
January 22, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Programming in R
Join the ORT for a two-day in-person code-along workshop to learn foundational skills in R. No coding experience required!
January 28 and February 4, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Life After the Postdoc? Networking Event for Postdoctoral Researchers
Join for an in-person roundtable networking event, connecting postdoctoral researchers with professionals in diverse careers beyond the professoriate. The event features short presentations, facilitated roundtable discussions, and open networking, providing a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into what life after the postdoc can look like.
January 29, 5:00 PM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 550 University Ave., 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information & Register
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Percipio Lunch & Learn
Join UHN for an online lunch and learn to explore UHN's digital learning platform, Percipio, designed to help you grow professionally, build new skills, and learn in ways that work best for you.
January 13, 12:00 PM | Microsoft Teams Link
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FEMSTEM 2026 Kickoff Event & Panel
Join the Health Innovation Hub for an online panel with three entrepreneurs who will share their experiences and journeys commercializing in the healthcare sector.
January 13, 3:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Fantastic Careers and Where to Find Them
Join the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences for an online session featuring science educators Drs. Anju Bajaj and Scott Covey, who will share their career journeys and discuss how they built successful paths that blend science with teaching.
January 15, 1:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Framing Your Project in a Masterful Presentation
Join Mitacs for an online instructor-led workshop to master the art of delivering a successful pitch in just 5 minutes for your project, vision, or ideas. To participate, create an EDGE account and enroll in the "Writing and Presentation Skills" course bundle.
January 15, 2:00 PM | Register
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BrainHack Global Toronto 2026
BrainHack Global is a three-day in-person event to bring together scientists and trainees for collaborative open hacking sessions, workshops on programming languages, panel discussions, and socials.
January 19-21, SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, 686 Bay St. | More Information & Register
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Scaling Patient Trial Matching in Oncology with AI
Join the UHN AI Hub for an online seminar with Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains to learn about PMATCH, an AI-driven platform connecting patients with the right clinical trials.
January 21, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Influence of Social, Environmental, and Genetic Factors on Tumour Biology as Contributors to Cancer Outcome Disparities
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Stefan Ambs, National Cancer Institute.
January 22, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Build Your BioFuture: National Career Info Fair for Emerging Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Talent
Join the Stem Cell Network for a virtual career fair to connect with top employers in Canada's biomanufacturing, biotechnology, and cell and gene therapy sectors. Learn about diverse career pathways, gain insider tips, and connect directly with recruiters.
January 27, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online event to learn about engaging people with lived experience in randomized controlled trials.
January 28, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Key Considerations for a Strong REB Proposal
Join the Institute of Education Research for an online session to learn the best practices for developing clear, comprehensive, and ethically sound Research Ethics Board (REB) proposals, including guidance on participant recruitment and managing potential risks.
January 28, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Determinants of Anti-Tumour Immunity in Kidney Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. David Braun, Yale School of Medicine.
January 29, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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ChatGPD Episode 9: Neuroscientist to Founder of a UX Research Product Company
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by U of T's Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS). Episode 9 features Jobir Mohamed, an IMS MSc graduate who will share how he moved from academic research to consulting and corporate roles, then into UX research, and ultimately into building his own company.
Watch on YouTube or Listen on Spotify
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Data Science Certificate for U of T Doctoral Students
The University of Toronto (U of T) Data Science Institute is offering an upskilling Data Science Certificate to U of T doctoral students to support their career development by providing training in modern AI tools and techniques.
More Information & Apply
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Mitacs Global Link Research Award
The Mitacs Global Research Award provides University of Toronto students $6000 in funding to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project outside of Canada.
Apply by January 31, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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CSMB Support for Graduate Student Activities
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) supports activities such as workshops, conferences, and symposium days held between March 15, 2026, and March 14, 2027 and planned by graduate student groups and societies.
Apply by February 15 | More Information & Apply
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Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition
The Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition offers inventors the opportunity to showcase their ideas in a poster-style pitching event. Winners will advance to the Final Pitch Competition, where they can compete for prizes up to $3,000.
Apply by February 16, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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UHN Library & Information Services
All students and PDRs have access to the UHN Library and Information Services. UHN Library and Information Services provides educational opportunities and services to support professional development, clinical practice, and research.
Access the UHN Library & Information Services here.
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Congratulations, Oreoluwa Kolade, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Oreoluwa Kolade is a PhD candidate in Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan's lab at the UHN Research Institutes. Ore studies combinations of growth parameters in mesenchymal stromal cell donors in order to increase their potency for use in regenerative therapies.
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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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Meet with the ORT
The ORT provides a safe space and open door policy for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers to have their questions and concerns heard and get help finding resources. Book a virtual appointment to meet with a member of the ORT Team for answers, resources, and support!
Book an appointment here.
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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
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and concerns here.
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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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