Join us for a two-part event with visiting researchers Professors Bhamini Rao and Sidhiprada Mohaprata, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal Academy of Higher Education as they provide updates on their current work.
11h30-12h40: Research presentations
SPOT's Convocation and Awards Reception, the annual Strawberries & Champagne Reception, at which winners of SPOT Awards and graduates of the Professional Programs (OT and PT) as well as the Graduate Programs (MSc and PhD) are honoured, is held in the morning of the Health Sciences 'B' Convocation Ceremony.
The Spring Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony "B" takes place on Tuesday May 26, 2026. The Valedictorian is selected from the PT program this year. You can watch the Health Sciences Convocation video.
The Lavigne-Smee Visiting Scholar presents to SPOT's final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students on a topic related to rehabilitation. This year, Prof. Heather Aldersey will share her experience developing and implementing community-based, participatory action research projects related to formal and natural disability supports in the community, and her experiences facilitating partnerships between Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and the University of Gondar in Ethiopia supporting disability inclusion at the University and in Ethiopia.
Final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students present their research projects, prior to the start of their last student placement during their final autumn at SPOT.