Reaching PhD candidacy is a milestone worth celebrating!
PhD students who have recently received candidacy in their programs are invited to attend a workshop and celebratory event that will cover the skills needed in the next phases of their graduate studies, including focusing on their well-being, managing large writing projects, and developing productive writing techniques.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Welcome Address by Dr. Clarence Woudsma, Interim Co-Associate Vice President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs |
| 11:15 | Keynote Presentation by Dr. Emma Vossen (Knowledge Mobilization and Research Impact Officer) |
| 11:45 | Break: Celebration and social |
| 12:00 | Cross-disciplinary student panel: Upper-year PhD students and PhD graduates share insights |
| 12:45 | Workshop by the Writing and Communication Centre |
| 1:45 | Closing comments |
Additional information
- Registration is required; those who are eligible to attend have received an email with a registration link.
- Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up a small gift from GSPA.
This event is exclusively for PhD students who have recently achieved candidacy in their program.
Accessibility
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the University of Waterloo are committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content (when applicable) in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us by e-mail at gradexperience@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.