Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Building a Gender-Inclusive University – Oct. 25, 2023

This introductory workshop is intended for employees who want to learn about core concepts about gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and trans and nonbinary identities. The session will also address relevant and current gender-inclusive policies and best practices for students and employees at the university. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pronouns, […]

Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgments – Oct. 25, 2023

Many Canadian Institutions including the University of Toronto do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them; what is their purpose and are they an effective tool of reconciliation and decolonization. The fear is that land acknowledgements have become largely performative and rote stripping them of […]

The Investigator Training Program (ITP) Module 8: Safety in Clinical Trials

In collaboration with Pfizer, Research Connect is delighted to offer and facilitate a series of 8 modules of the Investigator Training Program (ITP). The Investigator Training Program (ITP) is a great opportunity for those clinical trial investigators and research staff that may be newer to clinical trials, or could benefit from a refresher course. The […]

Laureate Lectures – Oct. 26, 2023

This highly anticipated event features lectures from the 2023 Canada Gairdner Award Laureates about their prize-winning research. The lecture will also include Early Career Investigators from across Canada who have won our contest and will present their related research alongside the laureates. This event is part of the Gairdner Science Week.

Secure together: Addressing Information Security Risks – Oct. 26, 2023

This event is hosted by the Information Technology Services (ITS). Join ITS for an insightful virtual panel event where security practitioners from across the University will talk about how they are addressing security risks and challenges within their areas. Learn about current and upcoming initiatives aligned with U of T’s information security strategic objectives. The […]

Language, Accessibility & Ableism – Oct. 26, 2023

This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers. Participants will be (re-) introduced to AODA guidelines for accessible communication, language and terms that may be problematic, invited to consider how language changes over time, and to discuss how […]

Mitigating Racial Bias in AI Research – Oct. 27, 2023

Join us for the next workshop in the “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/),” a monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS2 lens. Tentative topic: Bias in Image Understanding Algorithms Speaker and […]

Supporting Young Adults in Finding Belonging – Oct. 27, 2023

Join members of the Pathways to Belonging project team for a one-hour webinar sharing project findings and creative materials. The Pathways to Belonging project is a multi-year project which aims to understand how young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) find their own pathways to belonging and meaning in their daily lives. This research […]

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