Dear 2025 Laidlaw Scholars,

Research can be rewarding as you celebrate small successes. However, it can also be challenging and isolating when you are stumped during the research process. To better support Laidlaw scholars through this research period, the University of Toronto and Durham University organize the program – “Deep Dive: A Conversation Series” for Laidlaw Scholars. By joining the program, you will be able to connect and network with other Laidlaw scholars from partner universities. You will get to share and learn from others’ research experiences through the breakout sessions with scholars.

We have three networking sessions open for all scholars from partner universities. The first session – Conversation with Laidlaw Scholars #1 was introduced to you during the Global Induction Day. You are welcome to register and attend one or both upcoming sessions (please note you will need to sign up for each session using the unique link for that session below):

Conversation with Laidlaw Scholars #2

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM ET | 3:30 PM – 5 PM BST | 10:30 PM – 12 AM HK

Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform

Topic: Global Networks: Connecting Beyond Research

Guest Speakers:

• Laidlaw Scholar Alumni from Durham University
• Cohort 2024 Laidlaw Scholars from the University of Toronto
• Chantelle Cumming (Leadership Framework and Laidlaw Senior Manager from Durham University)

Register in advance for this meeting

Conversation with Faculty Members

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM ET | 3:30 PM – 5 PM BST | 10:30 PM – 12 AM HK

Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform

Topic: Research with Integrity in a Global Context

Guest Speaker: Professor Stephen Gorard (Director of the Durham University Evidence Centre for Education (DECE) and Professor of Education and Public Policy at Durham University)

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca if you have any questions. We look forward to connecting with you through this conversation series.

Thank you!