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From: Graduate Communications Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 3:17 PM To: Graduate Communications Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Upcoming GradSteps and Other Workshops - September 2026

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/ ________________________________ 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 Essentialshttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=d6d30885-1d14-4f4d-91cd-63d775028466 (UM Zoom)

September 16, 2026 Introduction to Archiveshttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4055734 (UM Zoom)

September 22, 2026 Writing at the Graduate Levelhttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=c10f9e02-f28c-463e-addf-e97f78a7c626 (In Person)

September 23, 2026 Exploring the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collectionshttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4055748 (UM Zoom) GIS Hub at Campus Libraries: Accessing your ESRI License and other mapping toolshttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056058 (In Person)

September 24, 2026 Searching the Library - Advanced https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4055752 (In Person)

October 6, 2026 Writing Conciselyhttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=bde3b6ad-0d3a-4b5e-a764-e3d071bff934 (In Person)

October 7, 2026 Discovering Icelandic Books and History on Bækur.ishttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4051370 (UM Zoom) Your Voice Matters: Finding Your Footing with AI in Research Visualizationhttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056075 (In Person)

October 8, 2026 Finding and Using Open Resources https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056080 (UM Zoom)

October 13, 2026 Citing Sources: Why, When, and Howhttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=72c7ac33-0e32-467c-ba26-8a9b62a3b1d1 (In Person) Developing your Research Question and Preparing for your Literature Review (Graduate Student Research Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056083 (UM Zoom)

October 14, 2026 Create Your Narrative CV with the Tri-Agency AI tool and Research Profileshttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056084 (In Person)

October 15, 2026 Copyright and your Thesis/Practicumhttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056087 (UM Zoom) Publishing your Scholarly Work (Graduate Student Research Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056086 (UM Zoom)

October 20, 2026 Establishing your Researcher Identity (Graduate Student Research Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056114 (UM Zoom) Empowerment: Boundaries and Assertivenesshttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=57a3667d-0be6-4d2a-ba07-9030a1afc65a (UM Zoom) Integrating Sources: Synthesis and Analysishttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=d96e8f19-946a-4973-934c-260fe8d61ab5 (In Person)

October 21, 2026 Exploring Icelandic Newspapers and Magazines with Tímarit.ishttps://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4051373 (UM Zoom)

October 22, 2026 How to Peer Review (Graduate Student Research Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056115 (UM Zoom) Creating and Adapting Open Educational Resources (OER) https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4056131 (UM Zoom) Part 1: Getting Started with your Human Research Ethics Applicationhttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=60fec368-9333-44b2-9316-3008b7492360 (UM Zoom)

October 27, 2026 AI Fundamentals (AI Essentials Workshop Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4058030 (UM Zoom) Managing your research data (Graduate Student Research Series)https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/4058031 (UM Zoom) Thesis: Structure, Organization, and Motivationhttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=df166ecb-7cef-4ab8-9fea-9cfb5062c889 (In Person)

View full schedulehttps://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-workshops#upcoming-gradsteps-workshops

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 pagehttps://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/ethics-compliance/ethics/fort-garry#virtual-drop-in-sessions.

Human Ethics Newsletterhttps://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/ethics-compliance/ethics/fort-garry#human-research-ethics-newsletter Human Ethics Resourceshttps://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/ethics-compliance/ethics/fort-garry#guidelines-and-templates

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 Calendarhttps://catalog.umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/academic-guide/leaves-absence/.

Career Services - Planning for Career Success for International Graduate Studentshttps://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/entityRedirect.htm?eventId=6596 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 studentshttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/charge-ahead#graduate-workshops! 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 workshopshttps://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-social-science-research-and-policy

Faculty of Science: Innovation Hub Events The Science Innovation Hub https://umanitoba.ca/science/research/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 Serieshttps://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/webinars#upcoming-webinars 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)https://2026sesbass.weebly.com/ - 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 presentationhttps://2026sesbass.weebly.com/abstract.html or simply join as an attendee and take in the engaging presentations.

CAGS Workshops Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)https://cags-aces.wildapricot.org/ART-Training/ (Online) Réconciliations, Équité, Diversité et Inclusion (REDI)https://cags-aces.wildapricot.org/REDI/ (Online) The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning Accessible Course Designhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/accessible-course-design-coaching

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 morehttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support Mitacs Training See the Mitacs Calendarhttps://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/training/training-courses for this month's offerings. Visit the FGPS websitehttps://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-workshops#mitacs-workshops 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. Learn morehttps://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-workshops#claim-workshops-for-your-co-curricular-record-ccr

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