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09/16/2026

Happy Rehabilitation Day! 🎉

Communication is fundamental to connection, participation and quality of life. Today, we're celebrating the research and innovation helping shape the future of speech-language pathology.

We're proud to highlight a recent story featuring Dr. Monika Molnar, whose Tri-Agency funded research demonstrates how interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies and new approaches to studying language and cognition are advancing both rehabilitation research and clinical practice.

📖 Read the story on our website: https://slp.utoronto.ca/news/dr-monika-molnars-tri-agency-funding-highlights-interdisciplinary-future-speech-language

We're grateful to the many collaborators across rehabilitation sciences, health care, education, engineering, neuroscience and beyond who help drive discovery and impact.

📢 Throughout the week, we'll be sharing stories that showcase the people, research and partnerships advancing speech-language pathology at the University of Toronto. Stay tuned!

09/08/2026

🎉 Welcome to a new academic year at the Department of Speech-Language Pathology!

Today, we were excited to welcome our incoming Year 1 MHSc students and welcome back our Year 2 students as Orientation 2026 got underway. The day featured a warm welcome from Dr. Rosemary Martino, messages from alumni and program leaders, and the department's new pinning ceremony, celebrating the beginning of another year of learning, growth, and professional development.

There is plenty more to look forward to in the coming weeks, with sessions focused on clinical education, wellness, research opportunities, and career pathways.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead. Welcome to the SLP community! 💙

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09/02/2026

🍂 Welcome Back, U of T SLP! 🎓

A new academic year is here, and we're excited to welcome the MHSc Class of 2028 to the University of Toronto's Speech-Language Pathology program!

In our latest back-to-school feature, incoming students Jessica, Emily, Bella, and Shahad share what inspired them to pursue speech-language pathology, what they're looking forward to as they begin graduate studies, and the impact that scholarships and awards can have when starting the next chapter of their educational journey.

Their stories highlight the passion, dedication, and sense of purpose that they bring to our community, while also demonstrating how scholarship support can help students focus on learning, growth, and future impact.

📖 Read the story on our website: https://slp.utoronto.ca/news/meet-incoming-mhsc-class-2028

We're looking forward to meeting the Class of 2028 and reconnecting with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and clinical educators during Orientation next week. See you soon! 👋

05/12/2026

🗣👂In honour of Speech & Hearing Month, the Department of Speech‑Language Pathology celebrated SLP Clinical Research Day 2026 with a full day of student research, learning, and community.

From capstone presentations across dysphagia, adult communication, and paediatric care to a powerful keynote on improving access to SLP services, the day highlighted research that’s making a real‑world impact.

✨ Read the full story on our website: https://slp.utoronto.ca/past-posts/inside-slp-clinical-research-day-2026/

05/06/2026

🎉 Now live on our website 🎉

Meet Fiza Aamir, an undergraduate student and recipient of the University of Toronto Excellence Award, whose award-winning research in Alternative and Augmentative Communication highlights how meaningful research training in Speech-Language Pathology begins early. Supported by mentorship from Dr. Emily Wood, Fiza is contributing to community-based research with real-world impact.

Read her story on how early mentorship and hands-on research are shaping the next generation of scholars and clinicians.

🔗 : https://slp.utoronto.ca/past-posts/u-of-t-excellence-award-highlights-early-research-training-in-speech-language-pathology/

05/05/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on SLP Clinical Research Day! ✨

Today was an energizing and inspiring showcase of the incredible work happening across the Department of Speech‑Language Pathology—from innovative research to meaningful clinical impact!

A huge thank you to our presenters for sharing your expertise, our organizers and volunteers for making the day run so smoothly, and everyone who joined us to learn, connect, and ask thoughtful questions.

Missed it or want to revisit the highlights? Stay tuned for a full recap on our website, coming soon!

05/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating student excellence! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that five of our Speech‑Language Pathology students have received prestigious awards through Speech‑Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), recognizing their leadership, research, advocacy, and academic achievements.

👏 Congratulations to Somayah Al‑Ees, Mahnoor Khurram, Sneha Patel, Anita Sritharan and Aaron Vincent!

From pediatric leadership and doctoral research to lived‑experience‑informed practice, our students are shaping the future of communication health.

🗞️ Read the full story and hear directly from our award recipients: https://slp.utoronto.ca/past-posts/celebrating-the-2025-26-sac-scholarship-recipients/

04/23/2026

🎓✨ SLP Research Day is almost here! ✨🎓

On Tuesday, May 5, we’re excited to welcome students, faculty, clinicians, and community partners to SLP Clinical Research Day at the University of Toronto.

Come learn from our Year II SLP students as they present their capstone research covering diverse and timely topics in speech-language pathology.

🔑 The day wraps up with a Keynote Address:

“Access by Design: A System-Level Approach to Transforming Access to SLP Services”

featuring Brendan Whylie-Toal and Caterina Minaudo from KidsAbility.

🗓 May 5, 2026
📍 Medical Sciences Building, U of T
🕙 Presentations: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🎤 Keynote: 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
🥂 Reception: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A full day of learning, inspiration, and connection—we can’t wait to see you there!

04/16/2026

Grad students—your voice matters! 📢

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Survey closes May 5. Check your email to complete the survey now.

04/08/2026

✨ Student Leadership Spotlight ✨

Congratulations to Mahnoor Khurram, Co‑President of the U of T SLP Student Council, on receiving a University of Toronto Student Leadership Award (UTSLA)!

From advocating for her peers and working closely with faculty, to supporting prospective students through tours and panel discussions, Mahnoor’s leadership has played a meaningful role in strengthening the SLP student experience.

We’re proud to celebrate her commitment to service, connection, and community. 💙

🔗: https://slp.utoronto.ca/past-posts/slp-student-leader-mahnoor-khurram-recognized-with-utsla-award/

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