Project: Postulift is seeking a PhD Engineering student for a 6-month Mitacs funded internship starting December of this year
Ideal Values Fit: efficiency (enjoys working at a face-pace), excellence, honesty, autonomy
Ideal Intern: Strong background in engineering/mechanical design and/or biomechanics analysis, patent-ready technical writing skills, great attention to detail, passion for understanding innovative solutions for postural correction, experience with wearables, biomechanics, or device validation an asset
Intern’s Role: will focus on technical and intellectual property documentation for PostuLift (note: product has electronic features) including prior art searches, functional analysis, technical specifications, and drafting utility and design patent claims (Dec 2025-Feb 2026). Once the patent is filed by the patent agent hired by PostuLift, the intern will lead a pilot study (March 2026) assessing the device’s effectiveness and usability (in Toronto, space to be provided by PostuLift).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume, cover letter, and one letter from a faculty member confirming their agreement to supervise the academic component through Mitacs Accelerate. In addition, please include two work samples—a technical report or research paper, and a prototype or engineering project summary. Please submit all materials in a single email to ellie@postulift.com
There will be 3 rounds of interviews 1) Online meet and greet (15-20 min) 2) Technical interview (30-45 min), 3) Micro-project. Only successful applicants will be contacted. There is potential for this internship role to transition to a long-term work contract.
Airborne Pathways of Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Bioaerosols in Environmental and Public Health Surveillance | December 3 2025, 2pm-3pm
The Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics (IHEP) invites the University of Toronto community for an in-person lecture on “Airborne Pathways of Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Bioaerosols in Environmental and Public Health Surveillance,” highlighting the emerging role of airborne AMR in shaping future public health monitoring and emergency preparedness. Register here: https://pandemics.utoronto.ca/events/airborne-pathways-of-antimicrobial-resistance-exploring-bioaerosols-in-environmental-and-public-health-surveillance/
Dear Fellow Graduate Students,
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Graduate Peer Support Network Mentorship Program! Whether you’re looking to share your experience as a mentor or gain guidance and community as a mentee, this program is designed to help you thrive in graduate school.
As a mentor, you’ll have the chance to support fellow graduate students and strengthen your leadership and communication skills. As a mentee, you’ll receive personalized guidance from an experienced mentor and connect with peers.
Please sign up by December 1st to join our mentorship community!
Mentee Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/mAxTkbeR1MKyP6aE9
Mentor Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/nzb9e1TkBJMZVjoM9
Warm regards,
Angitha and Grace
GPSN Mentorship Program Co-Leads
We’re excited to invite you to our in-person Mini Networking Night, taking place on Tuesday November 25th 2025, 6:00–8:30 PM at Hart House.
This event will feature professionals from BlueRock Therapeutics, HaloHealth, Pre-Amp, SpinUp at UTM, DECIEM – The Abnormal Beauty Company, ProteinQure, and Mitacs.
What to expect:
- Insights into early-stage life science start-ups, healthcare investment, cosmetic research, and drug and cell therapy development.
- Career advice from industry leaders with background in life sciences MSc or PhD.
- Opportunities to ask questions and build connections in small-group networking sessions.
With a professional-to-student ratio of ~1:5, this event is designed to foster meaningful conversations. Whether you’re exploring new career paths or actively preparing for your next step, this is a chance to connect, learn, and grow.
Register to reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-networking-night-rd-entrepreneurship-and-venture-capital-registration-1968898389083?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Location: In-person, Experiential Learning Commons (ELC) 255 Beverly Street, Toronto, ON
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Are you a Black U of T student ready to kickstart your career with confidence? Don’t miss this exclusive chance to connect with Black alumni from across industries who are eager to share the real stories behind their success! Get firsthand advice on job searching, tackling career challenges, and making bold moves toward your goals.
Your evening includes:
- Delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages
- Fun, interactive ice-breakers to spark new connections
- A professional headshot photobooth-capture your future-ready look!
Register HERE! Come for the insights, stay for the connections that can transform your career journey!
Hosted in partnership with Career Exploration & Education, Division of University Advancement, and Black Student Engagement.
If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact us at alumni.programs@utoronto.ca
🔥Demystifying fundraising for early-stage startups 🔥
Raising your first round can be one of the most challenging and misunderstood parts of building a company. How do you find the right investors, communicate your vision effectively, and navigate Canada’s venture landscape?
🎯 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT on Nov 18 for a fireside chat bridging investor and founder perspectives with:
💬 Eva Lau, Co-Founder & General Partner, Two Small Fish
💬 Dr. Kamran Khan, Founder & CEO, BlueDot
Key takeaways:
- How to position your startup and communicate your vision to attract the right investors
- What “investor-founder fit” looks like in practice, and how to build partnerships that last
- Lessons from scaling and supporting mission-driven ventures in Canada’s innovation ecosystem
This event is designed for student entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and innovation professionals who want to better understand how ideas evolve into investable ventures and how authentic partnerships drive long-term success.
🎉 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT
📅 Tuesday, Nov 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍Hart House, Second Floor Debate Room
🚀 Spots are limited — register now to secure your seat! [Registration Here]
To learn more about Innovation OnBoard UofT, please follow us on Linkedin and Instagram!
November 17, 2025 (1:10-2:00 pm)
Presenters: University Professor Maydianne Andrade; Professor, Teaching Stream Fiona Rawle; Professor Bojana Stefanovic
- The Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence (TIDE) is holding an Information Session for all University community members interested in learning more about their work to support inclusive practices and cultures at the University.
- This session will provide information about past impact and ongoing initiatives of the Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence (TIDE) and how units or individuals can connect with these efforts.
- Attendees will learn about how TIDE can support efforts to:
- Develop and report on inclusive research practices
- Consider how to align with EDI requirements in grant applications
- Integrate EDI into academic leadership
- Build awareness about inclusive practices and actions
- Leverage tools, resources, and peer support to advance your EDI goals
Dear Faculty,
Do you have a research project with translational potential? Do you want to see a project have a positive impact on health, medicine and care but need some support?
Open to all PIs: clinical, basic, and translational researchers.
From the Translational Research Program (TRP) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
You can submit a project to have a small group of translational research program master’s students work with you for 4 months. The benefits include:
- Having students focussed on translational research support and move forward your project by conducting research and helping advance your ideas
- Low commitment needed from you: the form is straightforward, and your time commitment will include an initial meeting in January, and then meetings on an as-needed basis (anticipated to be bi-weekly or monthly)
- You get to support a small group of students and enrich their educational/research experience
- There is no cost to the PI or lab for participation.
It will run from January 2026 until April 2026 and final projects will be presented on April 14, 2026.
What kind of projects are we looking for?
We are looking for a broad spectrum of projects. They just need to be:
- In the translational space, from bench to bedside
- Feasible to complete within the time frame (4 months)
- Of educational benefit to the student
See a full list of previous projects supported on our website.
“We had a great experience collaborating with the translational research program, the students were presented with a task that the members of our group had not attempted before and they met the challenge, leaving a lasting contribution to our research group.”
What course is this is related to?
Students in the Translational Research Program take “Foundations in Translational Research” throughout the first year of the program. Case studies are used as a tool for students to work in teams and learn about the translational research process. Throughout the first term, students are given case studies based on real happenings, but are theoretical. For the second term, students can learn from projects that are current and occurring within the LMP faculty and community. With this we are asking for projects which could benefit from translational research support.
How to take part: deadline November 18, 2025
You are invited to submit research-based project ideas (with Translational potential) for translational support by November 18, 2025. After you complete the form, someone will connect with you so we can learn more.
We will then review, assess, and work with you to create a project plan with useful deliverables. Examples could include needs assessments, strategy plans, regularity work and identification, commercialization strategy and analysis, and more!
If you have any questions, please contact Janine Noorloos (janine.noorloos@utoronto.ca).
Registration and abstract submissions are now open for MASSIV 1.0: Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering, 19–22 January 2026 in Vancouver, Canada!
The program features international speakers, interdisciplinary sessions, and trainee-focused opportunities. We invite trainees, faculty, and staff researchers to submit abstracts and register early to secure a spot.
Learn more and register: www.massivconference.com
Applications for Lab2Market Launch’s Ontario cohort are now open!
Lab2Market Launch is a 4 month accelerator program designed for ambitious entrepreneurial students and research teams in Ontario who are committed to forming, building, and growing technology-based ventures.
The program offers teams tailored curriculum, mentorship, and coaching from successful entrepreneurs & industry experts and $10,000 in funding [please read more about the program here].
We welcome you to attend our information sessions where we will dive into the program details, expectations and application best practices [register here].
Applications close on November 30. Should you have any questions feel free to join an information session on November 6.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.lab2market.ca/launch
Sign up for an info session: https://luma.com/da80zn3w