Support for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

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Support for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

As a Master's or PhD student, or Postdoc you're faced with complex research and large-scale writing projects. Work with us to develop your scholarly voice and to build strategies for tackling your research paper, article, presentation, thesis or dissertation.

Upcoming workshops for graduate students

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Friday, February 20, 2026 (all day)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program (in-person and online) is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.

Apply by January 15th

Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, February 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Multilingual Writers' Studio: Revision Strategies

Through structured activities, peer dialogue, and reflective writing, participants will build strategies to negotiate academic expectations while sustaining their own voices and identities as writers. 

Register on Portal today!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Rock Your Thesis 2: Starting to Write

The second in the three-part "Rock Your Thesis" series, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to start writing a large academic writing project like a thesis, dissertation or dissertation proposal.

Register on Portal today!

Friday, February 6, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Generative AI and the Literature Review

Join us for Generative AI and the Literature Review, an online workshop for grad students. Explore how GenAI tools can support your research journey—from brainstorming to organizing sources. Co-hosted by the Libraries and the Writing and Communication Centre, this workshop is perfect for Master’s and PhD students working on a thesis, dissertation, or article.

Register today on Portal

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Tuesday, March 3, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

STEM Writers' Grad Studio: Peer Review

Ready to strengthen your STEM writing and learn the “why” and “how” behind effective STEM academic communication?

Register on Portal today!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Rock Your Thesis 3: Revise and Submit

The third in the three-part “Rock Your Thesis” series, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to revise your thesis or dissertation draft and plan to submit and defend it.  

Register on Portal today!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Design & Deliver Grad Studio: Plan your presentation

If you’re just starting to think about an upcoming presentation or need to revise a presentation that just isn’t doing what you need it to do, take this workshop!

Learn more (and look out for a registration link) on our website.