BEYOND YORK - January 15, 2026
Upcoming University Visit at York
Tuesday, January 27
12:05pm - King’s College London in the University Counselling common area.
3D Printing Workshop
Students dive into modern manufacturing by learning CAD basics, touring the Myhal Fabrication Facility, and printing a personalized 3D design to take home. Participants also get exposure to electrical circuits and AI programming—gaining hands-on experience with technologies usually introduced at the university level.
Register here: Registration link for Minds & Machines by January 24, 2026 for the January 31 workshop. Our workshop bundle (access to all three workshops!) closes sales on January 22, 2026. Make sure to get your tickets before they run out!
The University of Calgary is coming your way on February 22, 2026 for an exclusive Meet & Greet event — and we’d love for you and your students to join us!
Location: Fort York Meeting Room Toronto Public Library, 190 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (local time)
Please note: This event is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library.
This event is a great opportunity for you to connect directly with a Student Recruitment Advisor, where they'll share insights on programs, campus life, application steps, and what comes next after receiving an offer of admission. Sign up HERE.
Calling all writers!
The York School is invited to challenge themselves in the upcoming Harvard Political Review Essay Competition 2026.
Particularly suited for:
Members of debate team
Members of school publications
Future political scientists, policymakers, journalists, leaders in public service
Recognitions: Compete for prestigious country and global awards. Global winning entries will be published in the esteemed Harvard Political Review.
Categories:
Individual
Team: 2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school)
Age group:
Middle school group (Grade 6 - 8)
High school group (Grade 9 - 12)
Regular registration deadline: February 15, 2026
Experience Harvard Medical School through pre-college online courses designed for high school students aged 13 and older. Led by Harvard Medical School faculty, this engaging program brings medical concepts to life through real-world applications and interactive tools. With flexible online learning and expert mentor guidance, you’ll master key principles anytime, anywhere, and at your pace. And, by taking multiple courses, you can gain a foundational understanding of several medical disciplines. Prepare for a bright future in science, medicine, and beyond, while joining a legacy of excellence. For students ages 13 and up. Click HERE to learn more.
Students thinking about studying health science might want to consider gaining experience in the medical field. These experiences can be shared in an application to university, be an experience for CAS or give you a good idea if this is the field you want to study.
Medical Experience:
Sick Kids: Volunteering at The Hospital for Sick Children | SickKids
Trillium Health Care: Student Volunteer
St Joseph's: Volunteer - Unity Health Toronto
St. Mike's: Volunteer - Unity Health Toronto
Providence Health Care: Volunteer - Unity Health Toronto
Sunnybrook: Focused Ultrasound High School Summer Research Program
Looking for some ideas to enrich your mind this summer? Check out these Canadian opportunities:
University of King's College Halifax Humanities for Young People (HYP) - Humanities
Academic Camp Canada - Various Subjects Medicine
McGill Summer Academy - Pathways to Neuro and Health Sciences Or Perspectives on World Politics: International Law, Development, and Organizations
Quantum for high school students at Waterloo - Mathematics Physics Computer Science Engineering
Queen's University - Engineering
Science Unlimited Summer Camp at University of Toronto - Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Math, Physics and the School of the Environment
University of Toronto Youth Summer Programs - Law Medicine
University of Waterloo - Leadership
OCAD - Visual Art
UBC Future Global Leaders - Various