EGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
GCAC Oct-Nov courses in
Advanced Graduate Writing and Speaking
The Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC)‘s October session of courses in advanced academic writing and speaking is now open for registration. Our courses below are designed to help graduate students grow into strong communicators — in writing and speaking — of your research.
Please click on this link to register. You will need your UTORid and password, and you may register for a maximum of 2 courses at a time.
COURSES to DEVELOP STRONG GRADUATE CONCEPTUAL and WRITING SKILLS
Understanding the Research Article: Reading Towards Writing (Divisions 3 and 4) is a 5-week course designed to help graduate students in the Physical Sciences and Life Sciences to improve their “Introduction-Methods-Results-Discussion” (IMRD) research article writing. The course will help students analyze the requirements and characteristics of this article format through lecture, class discussion, and close reading of articles drawn from representative fields of study. Fridays, Oct 31 – Nov 28, 10am – 12noon (online)
Prewriting: Strategies for Developing and Organizing Your Ideas is a 4-week course designed to help you synthesize scholarly literature and clarify the content and structure of your argument before you begin to write a draft. You will be introduced to a range of strategies for developing and organizing your ideas, from tech tools and spreadsheets to diagramming and Aristotle’s topics, strategies which you will be encouraged to integrate with your own learning style.
Wednesdays, Oct 29 – Nov 19, 2pm – 4pm (online), or
Thursdays, Oct 30 – Nov 20, 10am – 12noon (in person)
Writing: Conventions of Graduate Writing is a 5-week course that provides instruction on the disciplinary practices of understanding academic genres, integrating sources smoothly, developing an authorial presence to articulate your research contribution, building an effective writing structure, and developing your identity as a research writer. The course also offers the opportunity to meet individually with the instructor for feedback on a sample of your writing.
Mondays, Oct 27 – Nov 24, 2pm – 4pm (online)
Wednesday, Oct 29 – Nov 26, 10am – 12pm (online)
Revising: Achieving Flow and Clarity focuses on helping you become a better editor of your own work. We provide guidance on improving coherence and flow, implementing the principles of clear and stylish sentences, achieving concision, and bringing together these skills to revise long documents. You will also have an opportunity to meet individually with the instructor to receive editorial feedback on your writing.
Thursdays, Oct 23 – Nov 20, 2pm – 4pm (online), or
Mondays, Oct 27 – Nov 24, 4pm – 6pm (in person)
COURSES to ENCOURAGE CONFIDENT SPEAKING and PRESENTING
Academic Conversation Skills (for non-native speakers of English) is a 6-week course designed to help you gain the confidence to participate in academic conversations, both in person and online, by providing guidance on practices such as how to ask and answer challenging questions, how to disagree respectfully, and how to manage academic interactions sensitively.
Fridays, Oct 24 – Nov 21, 1pm – 3pm (online)
Thursdays, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 3pm – 5pm (in person)
Oral Presentation Skills is a 6-week course that helps you learn to develop and present polished, focussed presentations to your audience. We cover structuring your presentation for your audience, creating strong visuals, managing the question period, and handling nerves. You will have the opportunity to give a presentation, provide feedback to your peers, and receive feedback from the instructor.
Tuesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 2, 10am – 12noon (online)
Tuesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 2, 5pm – 7pm (in person)
Fridays, Oct 31 – Dec 5, 10am – 12noon (in person)
In addition to courses, we offer online, 90-minute workshops on a range of stand-alone topics. Upcoming workshops include The Art of Self-Prompting (Oct 20), Establishing Structural Coherence (Oct 21), Framing Your Research Conceptually and Theoretically (Oct 22), and Communicating and Networking Beyond Academia (Oct 23), among many others. Please check out the entire list for Fall 2025, and register.
If you require help with registration for courses or workshops, please contact our administrator at sgs.gcacreg@utoronto.ca.
We’re excited to share that our upcoming “Inspire Me” virtual event, titled “In Her Element,” will take place on October 30th at 3 PM EDT.
This event celebrates women scientists, innovators, and leaders who are driving transformative change in spatial and single-cell biology.
Our speakers — Jo Anne Stratton, Odunola Adebiyi, Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez, Sruthi Purushothaman, and Corina Nagy — will share their personal and professional journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned while navigating the field.
“In Her Element” celebrates the spirit of diversity that makes science great.
Together let’s change conversations in science.🔗 Register here
PS: Panoramics – A Vision is organizing Canada’s first Spatial and Single-Cell Summit, True North Spatial 2026, to be held March 25–27, 2026, at the MaRS Discovery District, Toronto. This three-day summit will bring together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders across Canada to discuss the latest advances in spatial biology, single-cell technologies, and data integration.
🔗 Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates and speaker announcements.
With warm regards,
The Panoramics Team
PMCC AI (Wang Lab) at UHN, working under the leadership of Dr. Bo Wang is currently seeking an undergraduate student intern to join their lab a research project. Please see the attachment below for more detials.
🔥Lessons from 50 Scaleup Founders 🔥
🔍 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for a workshop with Prof. Dan Richards, an award-winning professor at the Rotman School of Management. His MBA course, Fintech Strategy & Marketing, has been the launchpad for over 100 founders of fintech scaleups.
💡 Based on insights from 100+ Canadian fintech founders, Prof. Dan Richards reveals the key strategies, patterns, and pitfalls behind startup success.
💡 Gain an inside look at what drives momentum in Canada’s fastest-growing ventures and take away practical lessons for building and scaling your own ideas.
💡 Whether you’re a founder, builder, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this session is not to be missed!
🎉 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT
📅 Tuesday, Oct 21 | 4:30–7:00 PM
📍Hart House, Second Floor Music 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!
Dear Undergrads,
Have you been considering graduate school once you finish your degree?
We are excited to invite you to the Department of Molecular Genetics’ upcoming Info Sessions. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about pursuing graduate studies in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto.
We will cover admissions requirements, tips for putting together a strong application, and what to expect as part of our research community. You will also have the chance to ask questions about student life, research opportunities, and program support.
Whether you attend online, in person, or both, these sessions will help guide your next steps in applying to graduate school.
Online Info Session
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET (1 hour)
In-Person Info Session
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 3:00–6:00 PM ET
Location: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Room 4284
1 King’s College Circle Room. Toronto, ON M5S 3K3
We look forward to seeing you. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at mgy.info@utoronto.ca.
TLDR: Adventures in Science is recruiting Junior Directors, Logistic Coordinators, and Mentors for the upcoming year! The application deadline has been extended to Sunday, October 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Adventures in Sciences (AIS) is a mentorship program affiliated with the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine all about scientific communication and discovery, and we are excited to be entering the 13th year of our program. Each year, AIS recruits medical and graduate mentors to work with a group of over 200 high school students.
As a mentor, you would be paired with another medical/graduate student to mentor a group of grade 11–12 students to work on a longitudinal science project (LSP) that will eventually be shared with a classroom of elementary school students around Toronto at the end of the academic year. For more information, please refer to this document: https://docs.google.com/
We are also recruiting for the AIS Junior Director positions (1 medical student & 1 graduate student)! This position is a 2-year term. In the first year (2025–2026), you will work closely with the Senior Directors to lead the program under their guidance. During the second year (2026–2027), Junior Directors graduate to Senior Directors and continue to lead the program with a year’s experience under their belt. For more information, please refer to this document: https://docs.google.com/
Finally, we are also recruiting for Logistics Coordinators(2 positions) who will be responsible for coordinating all the virtual aspects of the hybrid programming with the directors.
AIS is a fabulous experience to work on your scientific communication, teamwork, and teaching skills, while getting to know fellow students in the field and inspiring the next generation.
Mentor applications: https://forms.gle/
Junior Director applications: https://forms.gle/
Logistic Coordinator applications: https://forms.gle/SZwpjnSwW1ntcR5c7
All applications are due Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
If you have any questions, please email us at utadventuresinscience@gmail.
Workshops
Give Effective Academic Presentations
Monday, October 6, 4:00-5:30 pm
Build Academic Confidence and Overcome Imposterism
Thursday, October 9, 12:00–1:15 pm
Monday, October 20, 12:00-1:15 pm
Thursday, October 23, 1:00-2:15 pm
Fall Reading Week Programming
Watch for upcoming information on our Reading Week Morning Writing Sprints!
Ongoing Weekly Writing Groups and Productivity Groups
Grad students in all disciplines are welcome in these supportive, positive, popular sessions.
Links in program titles are active.
Join a weekly group. See the schedule.
Email gwg@utoronto.ca to register.
Grad Productivity Groups – Actually Work From Home!
Log in using this link to browse and register for any group, anytime.
Accessibility Sections: GWG-A & GPG-A – inquire at as.learning@utoronto.ca.
Join our Listserv!
Graduate students, staff and faculty are invited to join Grad Student Success to receive regular, advanced notice of workshops and programming designed specifically for graduate and second-entry professional students.
Grad Programming Inquiries: Dr. Andrea Graham ak.graham@utoronto.ca
Folio (Registration System) Inquiries: folio@utoronto.ca.
One year. $50,000. The Path for Changemakers.
Applications for Cohort 11 of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open until November 15th!
This 12-month experiential learning program is rooted in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 Fellows receive:
· $50,000 in funding
· Comprehensive training and mentorship
· The opportunity to lead a self-directed initiative in any field, sector, or community
Learn more and start your application by visiting the Pathy Foundation Fellowship website.
Dear members of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering,
We hope this new academic year has been going as smoothly as possible for all of you!
We are Let’s Talk Science at the University of Toronto St. George campus. We are a non-profit outreach program affiliated with the university dedicated to cultivating curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields for youth (Kindergarten to grade 12) through free hands-on activities in classrooms across the GTA (opportunities in English & French) and on our campus.
We are now recruiting members of the University of Toronto community such as yourself with a passion for STEM fields and sharing this interest with youth across the GTA. If you think this might be you, we invite you to complete the following form to sign-up for our upcoming orientation sessions by Wednesday October 8, 2025, at 5:30pm. To find out more about us, we invite you to visit our website at https://letstalkscience.ca/outreach/utsg.
Thank you all very much and we look forward to meeting you soon!
On behalf of:
Alexander, Jennifer, Sandhya, and SwapnaSite Coordinators of Let’s Talk Science at the University of Toronto (St. George)