Student Workshops

UHN STEM Pathways: Free Virtual STEM Events

Explore science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) with leaders from the University Health Network. All events are free and virtual (unless noted).  The events are being hosted by UHN (University Health Network) STEM Pathways program.  

Format

1-hour virtual events (usually 5-6 PM or 6-7 PM). * Hear from UHN professionals about their careers. Learn all about their journeys, what they do at UHN and helpful advice they have to offer. * Includes a Q&A period.

Schedule:

• Stem cell field - Wed Dec 3,  6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• Neuroscience - Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m.  6:00 p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• World Cancer Day - Wed Feb 4, 2026  6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• Engineering The Future - Tue Mar 3, 2026  5:00 p.m.  6:00 p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• Physician Pathways - Thu Apr 30, 2026  6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• Nursing - Tue May 5, 2026  5:00 p.m.  6:00 p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

• Brain Injury Awareness - Tue Jun 2, 2026   6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (Grade 7 - 12 and undergraduate/college students)

PA Day Workshops (In-Person)

Format

These are 2-hour, interactive, on-site sessions at UHN, facilitated by UHN staff and researchers. Students will visit unique facilities and participate in fun, hands-on STEM workshops to get a first-hand look at a typical workday.

Limited Spots: Students will be selected for one AM or PM session.

Eligibility Note: Certain spaces require students to be 16+ to participate.

Schedule for PA Day Sessions

• Jan 29, 2026

• Feb 13, 2026

• Mar 17, 2026

To apply - complete Application form

*Applications close 3 weeks prior to the event. 

Financial Literacy Workshops for Students

Led by a practicing Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), these workshops are provided by CPA Ontario, the professional body that governs and supports CPAs in Ontario.

Format: 

Free 1-hour virtual workshops (4-5 PM). * Led by a practicing CPA. * Attendees get a Certificate of Participation and are entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Registration Details (action required):

Students will need to sign up for a CPA Ontario Account (HAP - High School Ambassador Program) to register.  Information on how to create the free account, if you don’t already have one, can be found on the registration pages below). Registration for each event closes the day prior to the event.

Schedule and Links:

Click the link to access the registration page:

• November 25 – Goal Setting - Save Smart. Spend Smarter

• February 4 – Credit Cards - Good Debt vs Bad Debt

• Workshop details coming soon

Click Here  and scroll down to access Key Learnings from Last Year’s Workshops 

Prior presentations

Recordings of prior presentations can be found here