As part of our series of professional development workshops for
advisors, advisory committee members, graduate chairs, department heads, graduate support staff and postdoctoral fellows
at the University of Manitoba, we are pleased to announce the upcoming workshops for the remainder of the Winter 2026 term and upcoming Summer 2026 term. The list of upcoming professional development workshops can also be found on our
website, and will be updated
as more workshop options become available. These workshops will be offered online only. Please register for the workshops you would like to attend using the link below. You will receive an email 24 hours prior to the workshop with the link to join the workshop.
Winter 2026 Workshop
Working and Researching in Good Ways: Foundations for Faculty, Advisors, and Administrators
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Presenters: Nicki Ferland and Kathleen Wilson, OVPI
Workshop Description:
This session introduces Working in Good Ways: An Indigenous Informed Framework for Community Engagement, alongside Researching in Good Ways, an emerging framework shaped through consultations with Indigenous scholars, graduate
students, faculty, and community partners about conducting research good ways. The workshop aims to discuss how participants’ work can support alignment with these principles, while responding to questions and challenges raised by participants.
Summer 2026 Workshop
Planning for Thesis Deposit: Publishing and Related FAQs
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Andrea Szwajcer, Research Services Librarian
Workshop Description:
This workshop will provide some background information and best practices for the thesis deposit into MSpace.
Routine and Significant Changes
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Online
Presenter: Dr. Kelley Main
Workshop Description:
We will discuss the 2026-2027 changes to submissions requirements to FGPS that is changing to align with the new Undergraduate Studies Council.
Adjunct Policy Updates
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Kelley Main, Tracey Peter and Janine Drennan
Workshop Description:
This workshop will review changes to the Adjunct policy made in 2026 and will review the revised forms and process.
What’s New in 2026
Date: June 29, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Dr. Kelley Main
Workshop Description:
Highlights from the year will be addressed including updates to the academic guide and other program changes and supports.
Orientation for Graduate Chairs, Department Heads and Graduate Support Staff
Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Dr. Kelley Main
Workshop Description:
Topics will include governance, admissions, program requirements and progression, awards, term reports, academic and non-academic misconduct processes, appeal procedures, program changes, student supports,
and professional development opportunities.
Please use the link below to access registration for these workshops.
This message is available in alternate formats upon request to
graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca
