Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 — 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST
This full day workshop for graduate students is an introduction to LaTeX, giving you the basics that you need to know to get going on writing academic and professional papers, including your thesis. Using Overleaf, presenters will share how to include images, design beautiful mathematical equations, and show you how to easily manage your documents.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 — 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST
We are currently facing a number of social, political, environmental, and health challenges. How do advances addressing these areas (in research or technology) affect the way we live and work? How and when should ethical implications be considered while navigating these challenges?
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 — 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EST
Are you speaking the same language? Language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are important for communicating with others, but effective communication requires more than just speaking the same language, it requires a fifth skill – cultural understanding.
Thursday, September 27, 2018 — 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM GMT
Social networks are used to model, gain insight on, and predict important phenomena. What are the strengths and limitations of these models? How can they be used to provide solutions to concrete problems?
Eve Deshane
PhD Candidate, English Language and Literature
Faculty of Arts
Eve studies how trans people take back narrative control through stories. films, apps, and other social networks.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 — 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT
Are you interested in elevating your workplace effectiveness? Join us for a professional development session on Workplace Best Practices and learn the key skills to help you successfully navigate the work environment and enhance your success.
Thursday, June 7, 2018 — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Frederick Cheng
PhD Candidate, Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Frederick explores how 'green infrastructure' such as wetlands and rivers can improve the quality of our water resources.
Simone Philpot
PhD Candidate, Geography (Water)
Faculty of Environment
Thursday, April 12, 2018 — 4:00 PM EDT to Monday, November 12, 2018 — 6:00 PM EST
Marcela Bomfin
PhD Candidate, Public Health and Health Systems
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Marcela explores gameful design methods and strategies to improve food literacy among students.
Rina R. Wehbe
PhD Candidate, Computer Science
Faculty of Mathematics
Rina examines the effects of gamification and Games4Change on behaviour and motivation
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 (all day)
Academic and professional success in grad school requires navigating a variety of different academic, professional and interpersonal situations. How should you respond to a student who seems to be struggling with mental health? How can you remain motivated and productive when writing your thesis? And, what strategies do you use to manage stress during a busy term? This event will equip you with practical skills and tools to achieve success academically, professionally and personally. In addition to a series of valuable workshops and sessions, we’ll provide you with some tasty food and time to connect with other graduate students.
Additional Information: Registration required. Full day or half day registration available.
Friday, January 19, 2018 — 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST
A full day event for postdocs and graduate students only. Lunch will be provided.
This event will cover a wide variety of publication issues, including the following sessions: