An annual academic conference hosted by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, Absolutely Interdisciplinary convenes leading thinkers from a rich variety of fields to engage in conversations that encourage innovation and inspire new insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are evolving at an extraordinary pace, holding the potential to transform societies, economies, and systems […]

N(ArT)URE is a politically aware and ethically responsible research-creation project co-created with community partners and health researchers. Rooted in anti-oppressive critical research practices and framed in post-human theory, N(ArT)URE fosters spaces of safety, play, exploration, connections with the land, and knowledge production as a methodology for inclusion and inquiry. N(ArT)URE is a response to the […]

PRiME Lunch & Learn with Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) (https://www.oc-innovation.ca/)Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm (Lunch will be provided; please register to help us plan the catering accordingly)Venue: Red Seminar Room, Donnelly Centre (160 College St)Tentative Agenda:• 1:00 – 2:00pm: OCI introduction presentation and fireside chat with Nabanita Nawar, HDAX Therapeutics CEO and Co-founder• 2:00 – 2:30pm: Networking with PRiME […]

The widespread use of Generative AI has raised complex copyright issues related to the training data inputs and the outputs produced by GenAI tools, but Canada has not yet amended its copyright law in response. This event will explore those copyright issues, and possible solutions under consideration. Speaker: Dr. Jean Dryden,Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Information, University […]

Collaborative, inclusive approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are at the forefront of an upcoming Big Thinking lecture at Congress 2025. This event will address practices for inclusive learning and more in a world using AI. As technology rapidly transforms how we live, work, and connect, how can we ensure equitable, transparent, and inclusive innovation? […]

An interactive virtual drop-in for University of Toronto instructors and staff. This is your opportunity to get hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, a powerful generative AI model that has been approved for use by the University. Focus: The primary goal is to familiarize you with the process of logging into Copilot using protected mode, which […]

How can Canada build a more inclusive skills and employment system for Black communities? This session will explore how systemic anti-Black racism continues to impact access to education, skills development, and meaningful employment, how to work with Black communities to dismantle barriers and co-create equitable pathways forward. Learn from project leaders and experts about what’s […]

Now in its sixth year, the 2SLGBTQ+ in STEM Conference is a national event dedicated to celebrating and advancing the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Taking place in person from June 4–6, 2025, at Toronto Metropolitan University, the conference will bring together over 500 delegates from across Canada to […]

This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]

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