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From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>
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To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Upcoming GradSteps and Other Workshops - September 2026
GradSteps Workshops
To: Graduate Students, Postdocs, Graduate Chairs, and Graduate Support Staff
GradSteps are free workshops designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. Postdoctoral fellows
are welcome to attend GradSteps workshops to continue learning new skills for their careers.
Workshops are a hybrid format of in-person and online. Please check the location carefully when registering.
Upcoming GradSteps Workshops
September 10, 2025
Job Search Essentials (UM
Zoom)
September 16, 2026
Introduction to Archives (UM
Zoom)
September 22, 2026
Writing at the Graduate Level (In
Person)
September 23, 2026
Exploring the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections (UM
Zoom)
GIS Hub at Campus Libraries: Accessing your ESRI License and other
mapping tools (In Person)
September 24, 2026
Searching the Library - Advanced
(In Person)
October 6, 2026
Writing Concisely (In
Person)
October 7, 2026
Discovering Icelandic Books and History on Bækur.is (UM
Zoom)
Your Voice Matters: Finding Your Footing with AI in Research Visualization (In
Person)
October 8, 2026
Finding and Using Open Resources
(UM Zoom)
October 13, 2026
Citing Sources: Why, When, and
How (In Person)
Developing your Research Question and Preparing for your Literature
Review (Graduate Student Research Series) (UM Zoom)
October 14, 2026
Create Your Narrative CV with the Tri-Agency AI tool and Research
Profiles (In Person)
October 15, 2026
Copyright and your Thesis/Practicum (UM
Zoom)
Publishing your Scholarly Work (Graduate Student Research Series) (UM
Zoom)
October 20, 2026
Establishing your Researcher Identity (Graduate Student Research
Series) (UM Zoom)
Empowerment: Boundaries and Assertiveness (UM
Zoom)
Integrating Sources: Synthesis
and Analysis (In Person)
October 21, 2026
Exploring Icelandic Newspapers and Magazines with Tímarit.is (UM
Zoom)
October 22, 2026
How to Peer Review (Graduate Student Research Series) (UM
Zoom)
Creating and Adapting Open Educational Resources (OER)
(UM Zoom)
Part 1: Getting Started with your
Human Research Ethics Application (UM Zoom)
October 27, 2026
AI Fundamentals (AI Essentials Workshop Series) (UM
Zoom)
Managing your research data (Graduate Student Research Series) (UM
Zoom)
Thesis: Structure, Organization,
and Motivation (In Person)
Other Workshops
Human Ethics Drop-in Sessions
Online via Zoom
The Office of Human Research Ethics provides weekly drop-in sessions for all researchers, including students.
For the current meeting times and link please visit the
Human
Ethics drop-in page.
Human
Ethics Newsletter
Human
Ethics Resources
I am a PI and have an upcoming Leave of Absence. What steps do I need to take for my ethics protocol?
Student PIs on Parental or Exceptional Leave must inform the office of their status, as they cannot engage in thesis work until their return. For more information, please see the
Academic Calendar.
Career Services -
Planning for Career Success for International Graduate
Students
September 22 - October 27
This 6-week interactive workshop series supports master’s and Ph.D. students who intend to work in Canada during their studies and/or after graduation. Each session
is 2.5 hours in length. Attendance is required for the full length of all sessions.
Students will develop career management competencies, including knowledge of Canadian work culture, career planning, job search strategies, resumé writing and interview skills.
Charge Ahead
Charge
Ahead is now available to graduate students! This peer-facilitated program offers supportive spaces to connect, reflect, and grow alongside fellow grads. You
can book a one-on-one meeting with a peer mentor through our website, register for a workshop, or join a graduate conversation circle. However you choose to engage, Charge Ahead is here to support your academic journey and wellbeing.
Centre for Social Science Research and Policy (CSSRP)
A variety of workshops through out the year including two workshops series leading to a Letter of Accomplishment.
More information and registration for workshops
Faculty of Science: Innovation Hub Events
The Science Innovation Hub
serves as the gateway for advancing research innovation and nurturing entrepreneurship within the Faculty of Science.
Faculty of Science: Innovation Hub Events The Science Innovation Hub serves as the gateway for advancing research innovation and nurturing entrepreneurship within the Faculty
of Science.
Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Free education anywhere you are with the Stu Clark Webinar Series
Join us every month for our Webinar Series where we talk about relevant topics in business, entrepreneurship, idea generation, and more. These FREE webinars look to enhance your skill-set to help you in your career or entrepreneurship journey.
Lakehead University - SESBASS 2026 Symposium
We are excited to announce the
Science and Environmental Studies Biotechnology and Allied Sciences Symposium (SESBASS
2026) - Frontiers in Biotechnology! This event is your opportunity to connect with researchers and students, to explore emerging innovations shaping the future
of biotechnology. Join us September 19-22, 2026 for engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities in a collaborative and inspiring environment. Visit Lakehead University and tour the Research Facilities available here!
Submit an abstract for an Oral or Poster presentation or
simply join as an attendee and take in the engaging presentations.
CAGS Workshops
Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) (Online)
Réconciliations, Équité, Diversité et Inclusion (REDI) (Online)
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Accessible
Course Design
Whether you are a new or experienced instructor, graduate student, or a postdoctoral fellow starting out on your teaching career, The Centre offers a broad range of teaching
development supports that will assist your teaching.
Learn more
Mitacs Training
See the
Mitacs Calendar for
this month's offerings. Visit the FGPS
website for information on setting up an EDGE account.
Experience Record
As GradSteps is an approved activity, you can claim experience credit for your workshop attendance if you register for and attend
at least six GradSteps workshops within the applicable year (May 1 to April 30). For in-person workshops, please ensure that you sign the attendance sheet at workshop start.
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more
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