Gairdner Science Week 2025
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October 20:GAIRDNER CONNECTS: NATIONAL STUDENT OUTREACH

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Gairdner Connects is the Gairdner Foundation’s flagship outreach program, bringing award-winning science to communities across Canada. In partnership with over 20 universities, this national tour features current and past Gairdner laureates who engage with students through dynamic presentations, interactive sessions, and digital content. By connecting more than 6,000 high school and post-secondary students with world-class researchers, we aim to ignite curiosity, foster meaningful dialogue, and empower the innovators of tomorrow.

All Gairdner Science Week 2025 Sessions

  • GAIRDNER CONNECTS: NATIONAL STUDENT OUTREACH

    In partnership with over 20 universities, this national tour features current and past Gairdner laureates who engage with students through dynamic presentations, interactive sessions, and digital cont...

  • GLOBAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

    Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Dr. André Briend, this symposium will highlight the importance and impact of scientific work and discovery on global health and health equity.

  • INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

    This year’s International Symposium celebrates the pioneering work of Drs. Michael J. Welsh and Paul Negulescu

  • WOMEN OF GAIRDNER

    The program invites students, researchers, and academic leaders to explore how we can collectively shape a more inclusive scientific community.

  • 2025 Laureate Lectures

    The Laureate Lectures offer a rare opportunity to hear directly from the 2025 Canada Gairdner Award recipients as they share the stories and science behind their discoveries.

  • GAIRDNER CONNECTS STUDENT LUNCH

    High school and undergraduate students will have the chance to connect one-on-one with Gairdner laureates and other leading researchers

  • CANADA GAIRDNER AWARDS GALA

    A gala celebrating the remarkable achievements of the 2025 Canada Gairdner Award laureates