Gairdner
Connects

Connecting People, Ideas & Science

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Gairdner Connects is the Gairdner Foundation’s national outreach program, bringing science to communities across Canada. Through interactive events, discussions, and digital resources, we inspire future innovators and spark public dialogue about the role of research in tackling the health challenges we face as a global society. Partnering with over 20 universities, we engage more than 6,000 students annually, fostering meaningful connections between Gairdner Award-winning scientists and the next generation of researchers.

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What Students are Saying

  • “The High School lecture was a great pace - detailed enough to be engaged the whole time but slow enough to understand thoroughly.”
    — High School Student
  • “I liked at the end where we all got to ask questions”
    — High School Student
  • “I love how in depth they went with answering people’s question. Their answers were really inspiring!”
    — High School Educator
  • “It was very interesting and related to the stuff I'm learning in school right now.”
    — High School Student
  • “I liked getting to see a snapshot of what working in science is really like.”
    — High School Student
  • “The speakers were very knowledgeable and interesting, I had a nice conversation with one after.
    — High School Student
  • “I liked being able to listen to very insightful and intelligent individuals, especially ones that have accomplished extraordinary things in their fields.” 
    — High School Student
  • “Excellent speakers and talks, excellent organization.”
    — University Faculty

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