Take a break from the inbox and join us in person. At our annual Research Excellence Celebration, you'll hear from outstanding early-career researchers and enjoy a lecture by this year's Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award recipient. You can also join us in recognizing the authors and editors of recent scholarly monographs at our annual Celebration of Books, hosted in partnership with the UTM Library.
If you're looking for something more hands-on, drop by one of our new Lunch and Learns. U of T experts will walk you through our research facilities, digital tools, partnerships supports, funding programs, and more.
Coming Soon
UTM Research Excellence Celebration
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Time: 12:30-3:15 p.m. EST
- Location: Third-floor atrium, New Science Building
Award recipients: Kent Moore, Chemical and Physical Sciences; Julie Yujie Chen, ICCIT; Alexander Reisenbichler, Political Science
OVPRI Events
Research Excellence Celebration
This spring marks our first Research Excellence Celebration, where we'll honour the recipients of the Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award and the UTM Research Prizes.
Come hear from our award-winning researchers, then stay to connect with friends and colleagues at the reception.
Open to all.
Celebration of Books
Discover the diverse scholarship happening at the University of Toronto Mississauga!
Co-hosted with the UTM Library, this yearly event celebrates the authors and editors of new scholarly monographs.
Open to all.
Lunch and Learns
Held in the Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS), these in-person sessions provide a dedicated time and space to connect with experts, discover new tools, and explore strategies that enhance your research impact.
Spend time with us in a collaborative environment designed to foster connections.
Open to UTM faculty.
Drop-in Series for Chairs, Directors & Research Council
A monthly coffee hour hosted by the OVPRI
Third Tuesday of the month | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | SB 2108, Suite 2100
Connect over coffee! We warmly invite UTM's Chairs, Directors, and Research Council members to join us on the third Tuesday of every month for an informal opportunity to ask questions, hear updates, and discuss emerging priorities in research and innovation at U of T Mississauga.
These gatherings are designed to be flexible and conversational. Come with questions, ideas, or simply to connect. OVPRI leadership will be present to offer support, answer questions, listen to feedback, and help foster a stronger, more collaborative research leadership community.
Drop-ins will be held from September through April of each year.
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