TSPN is a student-run science policy group. We lead initiatives for trainees & post-docs at the University of Toronto to learn about & engage in science policy.

Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2018
Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
Beyond proud of Kaitlin Kharas and the @SupportOurSci team for this AMAZING recognition as part of @Nature's 10 people who shaped science in 2024. It's been so great to see the momentum leading to changes across the country. Let's keep it going 🧡 nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
Years of advocacy paid off: Canada’s 2024 budget delivers the largest pay rise in 20 years for graduate students & postdocs, thanks to the relentless efforts of SOS, spearheaded by students like Kaitlin Kharas and Sarah Laframboise @SLaframboise14 ! nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
New article in @Nature by SOS Executive Director Kaitlin Kharas on how Canada boosted PhD and postdoc pay! "The collective voices of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are too powerful to be ignored." Read it here: rdcu.be/dNdyw
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
🗳️🚨Join us on July 10th for our 2024 AGM! You'll hear about TSPN's mission, annual recap and open positions. If you're a TSPN member (attended at least 2 events), you can vote on any constitutional amendments. See you there! utoronto.zoom.us/j/884339687… ID: 884 3396 8736 Pwd: SciPol
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
Bailey and Holland: Ontario must step up to properly fund the next generation of researchers ottawacitizen.com/opinion/ba…
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
📢Join us this Thursday for our #SciPol Advocacy Workshop! Experts Rose D'Souza & Jeremy Roberts will guide us through effective strategies for advocating science-informed policies. We're so excited for this incredible training opportunity & hope to see you there!
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The @TOSciPolicyNet is hosting a workshop series on Science Policy 101: on May 16, join the experts for a discussion on science policy advocacy. Sign up below! buff.ly/3wncWJH @TGHRI_UHN @TorontoRehab @PMResearch_UHN @KITE_UHN @KITETrainees @TRI_UHN @KBI_UHN
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
TSPN is thrilled to announce the launch our 2024 Research At Work: Science Policy 101 series!🧪📢 If you're interested in how science informs policy, or your role at the #SciPol interface, join us! Eventbrite registration open now: t.ly/Kf5Cd
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
#UofT welcomes federal budget's investments in research and innovation. 🔬uoft.me/apk
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
The funding in #Budget2024 was only possible due to the community surrounding us. We've scored a historic win for grad students & postdocs, ⬆️ financial aid, well-being & research focus. Thanks to everyone pushing for a brighter, inclusive future in research! #SOSBudget2024 🌟
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Investing in research is a no-brainer! That's why #Budget2024 supports research innovation by: 📚Investing in, and developing, a new generation of research talent 🔬Increasing research grants across disciplines ✨Updating Canada’s top research facilities
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
#Budget2024 💰 makes the largest investment in 20+ years for grad students & postdocs! It will support financial needs, boost mental well-being, allow focus on research, & promote diversity by easing barriers for underrepresented groups. 🎉💪🏽#SOSBudget2024
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
On Tuesday, March 19th, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will stand with parliamentarians to highlight the urgent need for increased research funding in Budget 2024 #SupportOurScience supportourscience.ca/post/pr…
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
It was a pleasure to make remarks at the press conference with @SupportOurSci this week. Canada’s research ecosystem is an engine for innovation and key to our success as a country. That means remaining competitive to retain our top talent is and must be a priority. #cdnpoli – at Ottawa, Ontario
Replying to @SupportOurSci
Parliamentary Secretary @TurnbullWhitby: “We cannot continue to innovate … if we do not retain our top talent” We agree and look forward to seeing a major investment in graduate student and postdoctoral scholarships, fellowships and grants in #Budget2024 #SupportOurScience
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
Dr. Henrietta Bennett (@hennybennettphd), Chair of @CAPSACPP, explains that Canada needs to invest in postdoctoral scholars for a vibrant research ecosystem and economy. @cafreeland @JustinTrudeau in #Budget2024 let’s #SupportOurScience #SOSBudget2024
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
OSPN continues to bring attention to Canada’s lack of support for science & research. Last week our co-president @tbail036 spoke at a press conference about how our own work has shown that this contributes to #BrainDrain and the financial instability of #GradStudents.
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
MP & grad student champion @canningsndp makes the case that Canada can be a world leader again in science & innovation if we invest in graduate students & postdoc scholars on April 16 in #Budget2024. @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland please #SupportOurScience in #SOSBudget2024
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
Research belongs to everyone. It holds real promise for: people and our planet improving health, tackling the climate emergency, responding to natural disasters new technologies and jump-starting economic growth. Time to invest in researchers for a better future for all.
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
#SupportOurScience stands with graduate students, postdocs, and parliamentarians across Canada as we await #Budget2024. We look forward to new multiyear investments in scholarships, fellowships and grants for science and research!
On Tuesday, March 19th, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will stand with parliamentarians to highlight the urgent need for increased research funding in Budget 2024 #SupportOurScience supportourscience.ca/post/pr…
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Toronto Science Policy Network retweeted
It's your turn to make a difference in Canadian science and innovation policy! 👏🏽 Submit your proposals for #CSPC2024 by April 19, 2024 to share your ideas on #CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciencePolicy ➡️ sciencepolicy.ca/conference/…
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