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2026

We Walk UHNITED

30 May 2026 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
https://www.wewalkuhnited.ca/join/KITE
Toronto General Hospital (outdoor parking lot) 201 Elizabeth St. (Gerrard St. W. and Elizabeth St.)

We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers isn’t just a walk. It’s an event to raise critical funds in support of UHN. When you raise money for We Walk UHNITED, you help pave the way for UHN to provide world-changing health care and make groundbreaking innovations. Join KITE's team at https://www.wewalkuhnited.ca/join/KITE.

Inside Textiles series: Colour, Function & Sustainability

21 January 2026 11:00 - 00:30 AM
Tickets
Basement Lecture Room (B-121)
550 University Avenue

Beyond Aesthetics: Colour, Function & Sustainability Colour is more than looks — it impacts performance, safety, and sustainability. In this session, we’ll demystify the science of dyeing and printing, showing how coloration can add UV protection, enhance visibility, and even support safety applications. Alongside practical insights, we’ll highlight research and innovations leading textiles toward more sustainable approaches to colour.

2025

Holiday marketplace

18 December 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1st floor KITE Innovations Gallery
550 University Ave.

Get into the holiday spirit at KITE! On December 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the KITE Innovations Gallery transforms into a festive Holiday Marketplace featuring a curated selection of wellness-focused vendors. Explore a diverse selection of hair and body products, jewelry, candles, and more—perfect for thoughtful gift-giving. Patients, visitors, and staff across UHN are warmly invited to join us and shop local this season!

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation, Session 2

26 November 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Basement Lecture Room (B-121)
550 University Avenue

Session 2: Engineering Comfort: The Science of Fabric Structures What makes one fabric drape beautifully while another feels structured and strong? This session takes participants into the world of fabric engineering with hands-on swatches to feel and compare. We’ll explore the properties of woven and knitted fabrics, how construction impacts stretch, durability, and comfort, and even uncover the real-world considerations of cost and longevity in bulk production.

Beyond Research: How Design Shapes Products That Matter

19 November 2025 14:30 - 16:00 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium, 2-014
550 University Ave.

Why do so many ground-breaking, research-based innovations never reach the market? This session reveals how thoughtful design bridges that crucial gap between discovery and real-world success. Presented by seasoned industrial designers from TriMech Design Solutions, this talk draws on a compelling case study from rehabilitation research to take you behind the scenes of the product development journey.