Biomedical Engineering, UofT

Glide into the new year with us for a chill evening on the ice! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or planning to cling to the boards, this is the perfect chance to hang out, have fun, and enjoy some winter vibes with BESA.

Just bring yourself, warm clothes, and your best (or funniest) skating skills. Feel free to bring your own skates or have your skate rental covered by us! See you on the ice! ⛷️✨

📅 When: Saturday, January 31st, 2025 (5:00 - 6:00PM)

📍 Where: Varsity Ice Rink, 299 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 0A9

Sign up Here! (link also in bio) https://forms.gle/osDpoR7KR5PBQ9Ve6

Join us on Research to Impact: Biomanufacturing

Hosted by BESA x The Human Puzzle

Explore how scientific discoveries move from the lab into regulated, manufacturable, and commercially viable products. Learn about the systems-level challenges of scaling advanced therapies and the key decisions that shape quality, compliance, and impact.

📅 When: Jan 28, 2026 (6:00 - 8:30PM)

📍 Where:📍 SS 1085

Join us for BESA's first event in 2026! We'll provide the questions, the answers (eventually 😉), AND FREE FOOD!!!

You just bring yourself and whatever random facts are floating around in your brain! Whether you're a trivia master, a lucky guesser, or just here for the food and good vibes, feel free to join us…. and potentially win a prize!! 🧠✨

📅 When: January 23rd, 2025 (5:30 - 8:30PM)

📍 Where: Grad Loft (Upstairs at the UTGSU Building), 16 Bancroft Avenue

Sign up Here!: (also linked in bio) https://forms.gle/sXmKMZuzqn8A1BPs7

Join us for a Board Games Night where we'll provide games, food and fun!! You just bring your competitive spirit (and maybe some friends 😊).

This is a collaboration with .utoronto, so it's a great opportunity to meet grad students in chemical engineering while enjoying some awesome board games! Whether you're into board games, or just interested in enjoying some ✨️ FREE food and meeting 🪄 NEW people, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect with your fellow grad students! 🎯

Please sign up below so we can make sure there's enough snacks and seating for everyone!

📅 When: Friday, November 28th, 2025 (6:00PM–9:00PM)
📍 Where: BA 2175
📝 Sign-up Sheet: Please fill out this form to come and join our event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffI2g_N19LhniiC8qQSdYkIDQtQDUfWoVhGgoRx39_YBsSig/viewform

Hippity hoppity it is time for our year-end pub night!  This is a collaboration with , so it's a great opportunity to meet grad students in pharmacy while enjoying some awesome and ✨️ FREE food and beverages 🍻

Please sign up below so we can make sure there's enough space for everyone! Spots are first come first serve.

📅 When: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (5:30PM–10:00PM)
📍 Where: Firkin on Bay Street - 1075 Bay St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2B2
📝 Sign-up Sheet: Please fill out this form to come and join our event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffzpP49uXv8FFednHBCJCZ4nGPZtJfx9VyYIYfhV4PjBzrwA/viewform

‼️REPOSTED FOR CHANGE IN FINAL DATE‼️
Meet the researchers stepping into the spotlight for our inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Each finalist has 180 seconds to break down their work and share what makes their research so exciting. Come cheer them on and see how big ideas can fit into three minutes.

🗓 November 14, 2025 (Semifinal);
‼️🗓 November 28 2025 (Final)‼️
🕓 4:00pm - 5:10pm
📍 MS 2158
🍕 Snacks and pizza provided!

Meet the researchers stepping into the spotlight for our inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Each finalist has 180 seconds to break down their work and share what makes their research so exciting. Come cheer them on and see how big ideas can fit into three minutes.

🗓 Date: November 14, 2025 (Semifinal); November 21, 2025 (Final)
🕓 4:00pm - 5:10pm
📍 MS 2158
🍕 Snacks and pizza provided!

Meet the researchers stepping into the spotlight for our inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Each finalist has 180 seconds to break down their work and share what makes their research so exciting. Come cheer them on and see how big ideas can fit into three minutes.

📅 November 14, 2025 (Semifinal); November 21, 2025 (Final)
🕐 4:00pm - 5:10pm
📍MS 2158
🍕Snacks and pizza provided!

September was one for the books! 🎉 From testing our knowledge at Trivia Night, gaming together at the Arcade, rolling strikes at Bowling Night, and cheering on the Jays at the Blue Jays Game ⚾💙 — we loved kicking off the year with our BME community.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made these events such a success — and stay tuned for even more this semester 👀✨

O-Week is around the corner and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉✨

Come out, meet your peers, and kick off the year with BESA 💜

👉 Sign up now through the link in our bio!

Reminder that we will be having our BESA curling night at Leaside Curling Club on Wednesday next week! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time curler, this is the perfect chance to learn the game, enjoy a friendly mini-match, and connect with your peers. No experience needed—just bring yourself and get ready for a great time! We have one spot left so register ASAP! https://forms.office.com/r/2g6g9ezPuK or link in our story! Join us at College Station at 5:45 PM to travel together, or meet us directly at the venue!

Join us for our upcoming BESA Volleyball Tournament with up to $600 worth of prizes!

Location: Hart House Gymnasium
Day: April 9, 2025
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm

NOTE:
If you do not have a full team, don’t worry. we will try to match you with team members!