We’re excited to share an incredible volunteer opportunity with the Saturday Program (U of T – St. George Campus), the largest community outreach initiative under the U of T Medical Society. Since 1996, our program has provided free tutoring and mentorship to help high school students in Toronto—many from underrepresented or marginalized communities—discover their potential and achieve their educational goals.
We are looking for students looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth, and develop themselves along the way. By joining the program you will:
- Build leadership and teaching skills through hands-on tutoring and mentorship.
- Develop cultural competence and communication skills by working with diverse student populations.
- Collaborate with peers across healthcare disciplines (medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and more).
- Gain verifiable volunteer experience with opportunities to connect with community partners and healthcare professionals.
Volunteering with the Saturday Program is more than community service—it’s a chance to grow as a mentor, strengthen professional skills, and become part of a vibrant U of T tradition of equity and empowerment.
What is the time commitment?
The program runs from January 10th, 2026 to March 28th, 2026 and will run for 10 Saturdays. Each session is held in the Medical Sciences Building and goes from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Each volunteer must attend at least 8/10 sessions to be eligible for CCR and volunteer verification.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out the application form HERE by October 4th at 11:59 PM.
Please don’t hesitate to email us at saturday.program@gmail.com if you have any questions. You can also reach out for us through these other platforms:
Instagram: @saturday.program
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/saturdayprogram
Thank you for supporting us in building the next generation of learners and leaders.
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to the first Canadian Conference in Organoid Research (CANCOR) / Conférence Canadienne sur la Recherche Organoïde (CCRO), which will be held on November 5-6, 2025, in London, ON, Canada. This event aims to bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in organoid development and patient-derived 3D cell modelling for studying human health and disease. Based on the nature of organoid research and its applicability to patient-focused care, it is critical to include healthcare providers and policymakers and consider EDI concerns in integrating and using organoids from under-represented populations.
The program will feature:
- Keynote presentations from world-renowned experts
- Sessions on cutting-edge 3D model systems and translational applications
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration across disciplines and sectors
Our special keynote speaker will be Dr. Hans Clevers, Director of the Institute of Human Biology and one of the world’s leading researchers on stem cells and their potential for regenerative therapy.
We would be honored to have your participation at this event, which promises to be an engaging forum for knowledge exchange and scientific advancement. Abstract submission and registration are now open at https://www.westernorganoids.ca/cancor-ccro.
Abstract submission will close on October 5th. We are providing a number of awards to offset costs for trainees and there will be six oral presentation slots for trainees chosen from submitted abstracts.
Call for Extended Abstracts: CVIS 2025
We are excited to announce the 11th Annual Conference on Vision and Intelligent Systems (CVIS 2025), a free conference on December 15–16, 2025. CVIS 2025 brings together academia and industry to promote the advancement of AI, computer vision, and imaging technologies. We invite you to join us and contribute to this vibrant community. CVIS 2025 is hosted at the University of Waterloo and is free for all to attend. For more information, visit the CVIS 2025 website.
Submission Details
We are now accepting submissions of extended abstracts (1–6 double-column pages, excluding references). The submission portal opens on October 1, 2025, and all abstracts must be submitted via OpenReview.
The submission deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025, at 23:59 EST.
Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions that cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Machine Learning & AI: Deep learning, generative AI, object detection, classification, and segmentation.
- Image Processing: Reconstruction, restoration, enhancement, compression, and visual quality assessment.
- 3D Vision: 3D and stereoscopic imaging and reconstruction.
- Multispectral & Video Analysis: Video processing, biometrics, and multispectral imaging.
- Computational Imaging: Including document and sign processing.
- Ethics in AI: Fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics for intelligent systems.
- Applications: Robotics, Remote sensing, health monitoring, medical imaging, consumer electronics, and manufacturing.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025 @ 23:59 EST
- Author Notification: Monday, December 1, 2025 @ 23:59 EST
- Conference Dates: December 15–16, 2025
Accepted papers may be published in a special issue of the Journal of Computational Vision and Imaging Systems.
We look forward to seeing you at CVIS 2025!
Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc / PhD / MBA / MD / JD / MSc / PharmD) eager to build a life science startup? 🚀 Nucleate’s Activator program is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture.
What the Activator offers:
- Completely free – Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs
- Comprehensive educational programming – Nucleate’s venture creation curriculum has been trusted worldwide by biotech, pharma, and VC
- Expertise from industry leaders – Receive guidance throughout the program from curated 1-on-1 workshops from our global network of 4000+ experienced Experts
- Investor and Resource introductions – Get connected with the correct personnel who are ready to support your breakthrough ideas
- No forced incorporation – Focus on your venture at your own pace
How you can apply:
- With a Technology as an Inventor: Bio 🧬 (therapeutics, diagnostics, or tools) or Eco 🌿 Tracks (food & agriculture, chemicals & energy, or consumer products)
- As a Contributor: Scientific (PhD, MSc, Post-doc), Business (MBA, JD), or Clinical stream (MD, PharmD)
Application Deadline: October 20th, 2025
Check out the attached flyer for the program overview!
About the Activator: Since 2019, we have supported student-founder led biotech companies including Manifold Bio, Concerto Bio, Beacon Biomimetic, EnPlusOne Bio, all of which are pioneering solutions in life sciences and sustainability. Students going through our program have founded >180 companies (3 clinical assets developed), raised >$550M USD, and created >800 jobs since 2019.
Nucleate Canada’s debut 2024-25 cohort saw 7 technology teams pan-Canada successfully complete the program and present at The Forum. Teams have raised $2.6M CAD total in non-dilutive funding since the program, with two being awarded the Alnylam’s Scientific Excellence Award and MilliporeSigma’s High Impact Award.
Registration and more information: https://isi.utoronto.ca/blueprints-of-immunity/
Where?
MaRS Discovery District
When?
Thursday, September 25, 2025
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where?
Auditorium of the Lower Concourse
Why visit?
- Discover recent innovations that can help you in the lab
- Meet your local sales specialist
- Sandwiches, desserts, and coffee will be served!!
- 250$ gift card to win (must be registered)
Click here (www.SmartShow.ca) to register now and skip the registration line at the show
Best Practices for a Successful Supervisory Relationship hosted by the Centre for Graduate Mentorship & Supervision
Friday, Sept 26 I 12:00 – 1:30 PM I GB202 (35 St. George St., Galbraith Building, Room 202)
The SGS Supervision Guidelines is a document that will help you as a graduate student understand best practices in graduate supervision. Join us for this overview of the Supervision Guidelines, including an overview of the roles and responsibilities of students, supervisors, and committee members. We will reflect on different supervisory styles, provide a summary of the SGS regulations for making satisfactory progress and maintaining good academic standing, and discuss steps for what to do if you need academic accommodations. Participants will be provided with scenarios for discussion and problem-solving
Learn more about the Centre for Graduate Supervision & Mentorship!
Register in advance, pizza will be catered!
Workshops
Grad Orientation: Strategies for Success from CLSS
Tuesday, September 9, 5:00-6:00 pm
Make the Most of Academic Reading
Friday, September 12, 1:00-2:30 pm
Monday, September 15, 12:00-1:30 pm
Time Management for Graduate Students
Thursday, September 18, 4:00-5:30 pm
Strategies to Optimize Group Work
Wednesday, September 24, 4:00-5:30 pm
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.
Individual Learning Strategy Appointments
Meet with a Learning Strategist to improve your learning and academic experience. Book in Folio.
Booking assistance: clss@utoronto.ca, 416-978-7970.
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.
On September 23, Innovation OnBoard and the Centre for Entrepreneurship are hosting a fireside chat with two inspiring speakers:
- Dr. Wayne Pommen – Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm (US $30B fintech)
- Dr. Morgan Barense – UofT Psychology Professor and founder of HippoCamera
Students will get the chance to:
- Hear candid founder stories about turning research into real-world products
- Learn career lessons from industry leaders
- Ask questions directly in a live Q&A
- Explore the Centre for Entrepreneurship’s coworking spaces, labs, and makerspaces
Last year, our events brought together 600+ student innovators. From our pitch competition alone, 14 teams were admitted to UofT incubators, and 2 reached the Top 3 of the Desjardins Startup Prize.
With the start of the new academic year, the Scadding Court Mentorship Program (SCMP) is recruiting volunteer mentors to join our team! The SCMP is a community affairs program supported by the Faculty of Medicine.
What exactly is the SCMP?
The SCMP pairs up children (aged 6-12) with 2 volunteer mentors from U of T’s Faculty of Medicine based on common interests. The program promotes fostering positive relationships with children in a high-risk neighbourhood through a variety of fun activities. The focus of this program is to foster development of leadership, self-esteem, compassion, and overall social skills through interactions with the mentors, while providing kids with the unique opportunity to participate in interesting and diverse activities which they may otherwise not have access to. We hold sessions weekly where mentors get to hang out with their mentee, followed by group activities such as introduction to coding workshops, field trips to skate at Nathan Phillips Square, or instructional magic shows!
When/where is it?
The program runs on Saturdays from November to April (excluding holidays and March Break) and will be held at the Scadding Court Community Centre (Dundas & Bathurst). Sessions will usually be from 12:00-2:00pm, and as mentioned above, time will be split between hanging out 1-on-1 with your mentee, and interactive group activities that change weekly. The co-directors plan and facilitate the activities each week, so mentors are only expected to show up and participate with their mentee, with no preparation required ahead of time. We know how busy graduate, medical, dental, and pharmacy students’ schedules are, so 2 mentors are assigned to each mentee, meaning mentors only need to attend bi-weekly. Mentors are connected with their co-mentor once paired with a mentee, and are free to schedule who will attend which sessions based on their availability. We will also have some slightly longer field trips that extend past 12:00-2:00pm, but these are usually just 30 minutes longer to allow us time to commute to the activity, and you will be notified of them well in advance. The SCMP is a popular program among the children (they really look forward to it!) so we ask that those who sign up are committed to attending their scheduled sessions on alternating Saturdays.
Scadding Court Community Centre:
How do you sign up?
If you are interested in being a mentor, we will be hosting an information session over Zoom on Wednesday, October 8, 2024 from 7-8 PM to provide further details about the program and answer any questions. The meeting will be accessible through this link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/89635505795 (Meeting ID: 896 3550 5795- no password required)
If this program interests you and you are already able to fully commit to being a mentor for the 2025/2026 academic year, please register by filling out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/yYHf5toY5Nzx2vK69. Our program starts on November 1, 2025, and we ask that any interested applicants register through the Google form by October 17th so we can begin pairing up co-mentors with a mentee. If you wish to volunteer with us, you will also require a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). Good news – the community centre covers the cost of the VSS! The instructions are provided in the application.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at sccc.mentorship@gmail.com. We look forward to this year’s exciting program with you!