Research - Event - 2026 MT Research Conference

For Year 2 Master of Teaching students presenting their research papers at either the morning or afternoon sessions, the deadline to submit your presentation is Monday, February 9, 2026. 

Instructions on how to submit your research presentation:

1. Visit the MTRC Presentation Submissions Page on the CTL Student Portal
2. Login with your UofT credentials to access the submissions page
3. Select either the morning sessions (1-30) or afternoon sessions (31-62)
4. Locate the submission form associated with your session
5. Click on the 'Presentation Submission Form' button
6. Once on the form, upload your presentation and hit 'Submit'

It’s completely normal to feel anxious about presenting, especially in a formal setting. Many students experience similar feelings, and the good news is that there are ways to prepare and build confidence. The CTL Student Experience & Equity (SEE) Team is here to help and is hosting 2 drop-in sessions for students seeking support prior to the conference:

MTRC Group Support & Chat Drop-In Sessions

1. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm | 11-115
2. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm | 11-115
3. Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm | 11-115

You may also Join any of the meetings virtually
Meeting ID: 290 157 002 548 12 | Passcode: zE9yy7kq

If you require one-on-one support you can BOOK TIME with Máiri McKenna Edwards, CTL's Student Experience & Equity Coordinator, or email mairi.mckennaedwards@utoronto.ca

For additional resources, visit the CTL Student Portal Need to Chat page.

Movement involved

Students will attend events in the OISE Auditorium (Ground Floor) and in various rooms across OISE (252 Bloor Street W), The Faculty of Social Work (246 Bloor Street W) or UTS (371 Bloor Street W) for the research paper sessions. Year 2 students are invited to attend the closing reception in the OISE Library. Session locations are available on the conference program. If you require accommodations for access to any of the scheduled events, please indicate this on your registration form.

Participation Expectations

Participants are expected to attend in person and to present at their specified sessions. 

Reserved Seating

Reserved seating in the OISE Auditorium or OISE Library can be provided upon request. 

Materials

Details about the materials necessary to present at your session will be provided in a follow-up communication

Privacy

Events at the 2026 MT Research Conference will take place in areas where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Captured media may be used for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be recorded, please speak with a CTL staff member upon arrival.

Accessible Building Entrances

Surface-Level Entrance (Bloor Street West)

The main entrance to OISE is on the west side of the building, beneath the large OISE sign, and is fully accessible. A ramp with a handrail, located to the right of the steps, leads to a walkway that brings you to the main doors. There are push buttons to open both sets of doors for easy access.

TTC Subway/Underground Entrance

OISE is located above the St. George TTC subway station, with direct access from the Bedford Road exit. The station features elevators connecting the platform to the concourse level. From the concourse, a ramp leads to an accessible door with push buttons, providing entry into OISE. Once inside, elevators are available on the left for access to all floors.
 

Single Stall, All-Gender and Accessible Washrooms

Elevators

All floors of the OISE building are accessible via the central elevator system.

Fire Safety: In the event of a fire alarm, elevators will be temporarily out of service. If you need assistance exiting the building, please contact Campus Safety at 416-978-2222. Emergency phones are located in each elevator lobby. Fire alarms are both visual and audible, with flashing lights and ringing bells.
 

Reflection Space and Ablution Rooms

The OISE building has available a reflection space and ablution rooms.

Reflection Space

• Room 3-210 (3rd floor corridor toward the Library)

Ablution Rooms

• Women's - Room 5-302 (Near washrooms)
• Men's - Room 12-302 (Near washrooms)
   

Accommodations for Accessibility

Please submit requests for accessibility accommodations in the registration form. These include but are not limited to: Physical accommodations (wheelchair accessibility, seating), Digital accommodations (ASL interpreter, live captioning), Dietary considerations (food allergies/sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian)

Questions about grading, extensions etc.? 

Please contact your research course instructors.

Conference Registration Inquiries? 

Please reach out to Lisa Juan, Communications & Events Coordinator at lisa.juan@utoronto.ca

Questions about 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition? 

Please reach out to Amelia Ainsworth, Research & Project Coordinator at amelia.ainsworth@utoronto.ca

Questions about conference scheduling? 

Please contact Angela Vemic, MT Research Coordinator at angela.vemic@utoronto.ca