The training offered will turn you into effective communicators and influential leaders, capable of successfully navigating today's complex and dynamic landscape.
Please be advised that the learning opportunities are subject to change until registration officially opens. We encourage you to check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Here are the learning opportunities available to you:
Open to all graduate students.
Overcome procrastination and isolation with the Writing Circle.
Academic writing can be a big challenge for some students. Lack of motivation, poor time management, and lack of proper tools can lead to procrastination, isolation, stress and imposter syndrome. The Writing Cafés will help you to overcome these issues.
To eradicate beliefs that writing is a solitary task, we can view writing as a social experience by participating in group writing sessions, support groups and structured retreats. Relationships formed with others who also recognize the importance of writing help to increase motivation, maintenance of an effective writing rhythm and progress on academic projects (Murray, 2015).
In partnership with the Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC), the Library's weekly Writing Cafés will offer graduate students a space and time to write in an environment conducive to concentration and writing. This space will enable you to break the isolation, encourage networking, and create a sense of belonging to your university community.
Writing Circle for Graduate Students
Next session dates to be confirmed.
Join the Writing Retreat for Graduate Students on May 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Academic Writing Help Centre (110 University Private) . For more information, please visit the Writing Retreat website
Open to all.
Offered by the Research Impact Canada, MOBILIZEU is a course designed for faculty researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff, alumni, and community partners who are interested in learning more about knowledge mobilization (KMb).
Interested participants can apply to participate in the 8 weeks self-directed online course with optional weekly live sessions featuring a variety of guest speakers. Taught by leading KMb professionals and researchers, participants will learn about theoretical and practical aspects of effective KMb.
MobilizeU features pre-recorded videos, background reading, live Zoom sessions and hands-on exercises.
Learn the theory, develop your skills, discuss with your peers and put what you've learned into practice! Le cours (en anglais seulement) est offert durant l’été. Limited places: first-come, first-registered basis.
To view the program and register, visit the Research Impact Canada website.
Knowledge mobilization involves promoting and facilitating the use of research knowledge by the people who use it, such as stakeholders, decision-makers, policy-makers, practitioners, community members, patients and others. This mobilization helps stakeholders make informed decisions about policies, programs, practices and behaviours.
Workshop 101 (virtual): February 26, 2025. Register for the English session or the French session.
Open to master’s students, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows
This introductory webinar on knowledge mobilization will cover the basic concepts of knowledge mobilization, as well as an overview of the two main approaches: dissemination and co-production. It will address the importance of knowledge mobilization for your career, both in research and beyond.
Workshop 201 (priority will be given to those who attended the Knowledge Mobilization 101 webinar) : April 28, 2025. IRegister here
Open to master’s students, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows
Research Management Service invites you to participate in an interactive session on mobilizing research knowledge at the graduate and postdoctoral levels. This bilingual session will feature a panel and offer opportunities for group discussion and networking to explore the importance of knowledge mobilization for your career, both in research and beyond.
Open to all master's and doctoral students.
The uOGRADflix competition is a unique opportunity to communicate your research and make it accessible for a broader audience
The uOGRADflix competition is an original initiative designed to develop and enhance communication skills. The competition invites graduate students to create a short, captivating video to explain their research in an accessible and engaging way. With its emphasis on clarity and creativity, uOGRADflix offers a unique platform for students to share their passion and research with a wide audience, while honing essential skills in science popularization and visual communication.
Take up the challenge, step out of your comfort zone and enter the uOGRADflix Competition.
