OGS/QEII/OSOTF Peer Review Workshop
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Applying for the OGS/QEII/OSOTF scholarship this upcoming cycle? Attend the upcoming Peer Review Workshop to learn more about crafting a successful research proposal and receive personalized feedback on your application!

When: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Where: Online (Zoom link shared upon registration)

Register for the workshop below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ9ZT7OVso9BuPF8Oh7o5l5ucfHoIyAE7zXdl8JAYlwR3iIw/viewform?usp=header

We’re also recruiting volunteer Peer Reviewers (previous awardees or upper-year students) to share their insights, provide constructive feedback, and support this cycle’s applicants during the workshop.
To volunteer as a Peer Reviewer, please fill out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftzOeE6cCfdYVa9U9hV9JjPM6rMSM6Hsmi6PxzwQkKCWnhmA/viewform?usp=dialog

IMPORTANT: We are seeking successful OGS/QEII/OSOTF research proposals to use as exemplars during the workshop. If you are willing to share your research proposal, please select “Yes” on Question 7 of the form. Please note that only short excerpts will be shown, and proposals will not be distributed.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop in January!

GPSN Presents: Gym Crawl
2026-01-22 16:15 - 17:30
The Graduate Peer Support Network is continuing our gym crawl series! We’re teaming up with Barry’s Bootcamp Yorkville to help you get moving. We are providing 20 spots for U of T graduate students on Thursday January 22nd at 4:25pm. Join us using the link or scan the QR code. We hope to see you there!

IMS Magazine Workshop
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:30
The IMS Magazine will be hosting a workshop, led by Senior Research Communications Officer Dr. Betty Zou, on how to plan for, conduct, and write about an interview. Dr. Zou will discuss how to get the most out of an interview and tell an impactful story. The workshop will be on Tuesday January 27th from 2-3:30pm over Zoom. Please register below if you are interested!
https://forms.gle/L8bqhGHjnUZKdciw7

Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Academia - A Panel Discussion
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30
Join the IMSSA Wellness Sub-Committee for a panel discussion featuring five speakers who will share their experiences and insights on how they dealt with imposter syndrome during their graduate studies and in medical school!
Food will be provided, and there will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Please fill out this form to RSVP.
– Sent on behalf of IMSSA Wellness Subcommittee

IMS Research Rounds - Emergency Medicine
2026-01-29 09:00 - 22:30
Please join us for breakfast as we hear from our fellow IMS graduate students on their research on treatments for mood disorders:

Sara Corvinelli’s research focuses on delirium in older adults in the emergency department and ways to improve early recognition. Her thesis examines the use of trained volunteers and a brief screening tool to enhance delirium detection and patient outcomes.
Luca Salvatore Menga’s research focuses on acute respiratory failure, using large-animal models and advanced respiratory monitoring to study lung injury and develop more personalized ventilation strategies.
Anisa Nazir’s research examines adverse events and latent safety threats during early trauma resuscitation using trauma video review. She analyzes real clinical encounters with validated teamwork and safety frameworks to improve trauma team performance and patient outcomes.

Location: C. David Naylor Building – Room NL 203
This is an in-person-only event. Please register here and help spread the word!
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If you are interested in presenting your research, please fill out this form. This is a great opportunity for you to practice your presentation skills, learn from your peers, and cultivate collaboration opportunities!

Valentine's Day Crafts Night
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:30
Join IMSSA for a fun and relaxed Valentine’s Crafts Night featuring cookie baking, bath bomb making, goody bag assembling, and card making. Whether you’re creating something for a partner, a friend, or yourself, everyone is welcome!
Feb 11
5:30–7:30 PM
Location: OISE2295
Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn1_ty6BMSBlpRiq4mEwZCuMZO5IkrLZPmgqK9doVlkylHFw/viewform?usp=header

IMS International x IMSSA Sporting Skate Night
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join IMSSA Sporting and the IMS International Community for an evening of ice skating at the Bentway Skate Trail
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Boulevard
Skate rentals are free and available on site. To rent skates, participants must present a valid government-issued ID and complete a waiver.
Please note that the skate trail may close due to:

Extreme cold (below −20 °C, or −25 °C with wind chill)
Heavy snowfall

Registration is required — sign up below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBy44fW9PN-pKOEUR0GtulhUNbrndtvqyuQVWnyxuF4YKo1w/viewform

Pueblo Science RISE Program - Apply By Feb 15
2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00
Pueblo Science is inviting IMSSA students to apply for the RISE (Rural Initiative for Science Education) Program, an international outreach initiative in Indonesia and the Philippines (late April–May 2026). Participants will deliver hands-on STEM lessons (e.g., slime, engineering builds, chemistry demos) in rural schools while gaining experience in science communication, global education, and community outreach. Internal travel and teaching period expenses are covered. A virtual info session will be held Jan 30 at 6:30 PM at the following Zoom Link:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/my/imssa
Apply by Feb 15, 2026: https://forms.gle/7XiLSKqfBggXsYJT6

IMS International Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00
Come celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with the IMS International Community!
The event will include a hands-on dumpling-making station, plus snacks, refreshments, games, and music. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for space and food.
When? Wednesday, February 18 @ 6:00PM
Where? Grad Loft, 16 Bancroft Ave, 2nd Floor
Please register below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE8WnV8eavU2kXadNalW4BBOgGtlAe_wvj5pS264AGRHkpZA/viewform?pli=1

GPSN Gym Crawl at BeatBox
2026-02-18 18:30
The Graduate Peer Support Network is continuing our gym crawl series! We’re teaming up with BeatBox to help you get moving. We are providing an exclusive class with 20 spots for U of T graduate students on Wednesday February 18th at 6:45pm. Join us using the link or scan the QR code. We hope to see you there!

IMSSA Social Presents: Arcade Night
2026-02-19 17:30 - 22:00
Hello folks! Come kick back with us at FreePlay Toronto Retro Arcade Bar (300 College St.) on Thursday, Feb 19th at 5:30 PM for a night of games, food, and fun — $5 for IMS students. Sign up below!!!
https://forms.gle/zYKU1c2SDDgyXQPh9

IMS International x IMSSA EDI Present: Alone, Together
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
We invite you to Alone, Together — a community sharing circle created to hold space for reflection, connection, and honest conversation.
In a time when many of us move quietly through shared spaces, this gathering offers an opportunity to sit together, to listen, and to speak about belonging, identity, and what community means within IMS.
Join us for an evening of thoughtful dialogue in a calm, welcoming environment. Cultural desserts and warm drinks will be shared. All are welcome!

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: University College, Room 65

IMSSA Yoga Event
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00
Sign up for a yoga event hosted by the IMSSA Wellness/Sports subcommittees that will take place March 9th from 6pm – 7pm at the Multi-Faith Centre @ 569 Spadina Cres (Multi-Purpose Room, KP207).
Sign up link: Yoga event

IMSSA Thesis Writing & Defense Workshop
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
IMSSA Academics is excited to partner with the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) to bring you a workshop focused on thesis writing, along with successful panelists to help navigate thesis defense!
Join us to gain valuable insights, discover key success strategies, and learn how to craft a strong and impactful thesis.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScucl6j4m-cXxAvhbswBT0ZVaYDxItwkVE-3NYhr-cR8usLUg/viewform?usp=dialog

Crafting Connections
2026-03-11 18:30 - 21:00
IMSSA Community & Outreach is excited to present Crafting Connections — an evening of creativity, conversation, and community building with seniors at Venvi the Annex Retirement Residence.
Join us as we make beautiful crepe paper flower bouquets together and spend meaningful time connecting across generations. This event is a wonderful opportunity to give back, brighten someone’s day, and foster genuine relationships within our local community.
Wednesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM
123 Spadina Rd, Toronto
(Option to meet at Robarts Library at 6:00 PM to walk over together.)
Sign up using the QR code to participate!

Are You Smarter than a Grad Student?
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an exciting Trivia Night hosted by the IMSSA Academic Affairs Team! Get ready for a fun, fast-paced evening with questions across a mix of topics, open to all students, any level.
Food provided
3 main prizes + smaller prizes
$300 worth of prizes up for grabs!
Thursday, March 19
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Sydney Smith Hall (SS 2105), 100 St George St, Toronto
Bring your friends, test your knowledge, and don’t miss out on the fun!
Register via the QR code on the poster
