February 2024 - RFHS-Grad-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Register for the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (June 17-19, 2024)
by Student Research Forum 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

We invite you to join us for the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF)<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/research/manitoba-student-health-resea…> on June 17-19, 2024 at the University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus. We have an action-packed program that, we hope, will bring Manitoba's health research community together for 3 days of networking, showcasing, recognizing and mentoring. Please complete our registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3eRkdPizyDcLO3ya0uPWWEwQkt3F-77g…> by June 3, 2024 to guarantee your spot. Registration is free thanks to our generous sponsors. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit an abstract<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqDulCHYF6UHzx_bgxSDM6q8u0CCNaZNG…> by April 15, 2024 to be considered for participation in the Research Poster Competition. Visit the MSHRF website<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/research/manitoba-student-health-resea…> for more information. [A poster with text and images Description automatically generated] Hope to see you there! The MSHRF Planning Team [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Upcoming Workshop-Writing at the Graduate Level
by RFHS Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies 23 Feb '24

23 Feb '24

The Academic Learning Centre has a free workshop opportunity for learners of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Inner-City Social Work program. Please share widely amongst your students and contacts. Please see the attached poster for an upcoming session at the Bannatyne Campus to support graduate level writing. The workshop will be delivered in-person at 405 Brodie Centre at the Bannatyne Campus on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Learners can register using the link: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=313a152a-58ea-4309-b7fb-710e5f0… If you have any questions, please contact rikki.fontaine(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rikki.fontaine@umanitoba.ca>. Office of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Singapore NTU Global Connect Fellowship - Funding opportunity for students - Research
by RFHS Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from Singapore is providing funding to allow students from around the world to spend two months at NTU this summer. About the program – Who: Bachelor’s / Master’s students that are scheduled to graduate in 2025 When: Mid-May to mid-July (the timeline is NOT flexible) What: conducting research at NTU, Singapore How: interested applicants should email Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca> to express their interest before applying online via the NTU portal by selecting up to three research projects from a list – select different faculty members may increase your chance of success Visa: scholarship recipients will be given documentation which allows them to enter Singapore, and they will need to work with NTU’s International Office after they arrive in Singapore. They do NOT need to travel to another city to obtain a visa before leaving Canada. Express your interest deadline: eligible students must email Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca> on/before February 22, 2024 if they have the support from a U of M faculty member. The faculty member that supports the student’s application should be cc-ed. No documentation is required at this point. Application deadline: March 1, 2024 (all students need to apply via the NTU online portal directly) Result: no later than the end of March Value: SGD5000, health insurance, and on-site accommodations at NTU Number of awards: up to 40 globally Further information about the Fellowship: poster attached Application portal: https://venus2.wis.ntu.edu.sg/NG_APP/Pages/RegistrationIC.aspx About NTU: There are over 33,000 students at NTU, and almost 10,000 of them are graduate students. Please visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/about-us/facts-figures, https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/nanyang-tech…, and https://www.ntu.edu.sg/about-us/global if you would like to learn more about NTU. Additional notes: students that do not receive support from a faculty member on/before February 22, 2024 can still apply via the NTU online portal. Please email kennis.fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions. Best, Office of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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[SECOND CALL] For *part-time and full-time* students: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Indigenous Graduate Fellowship
by RFHS Graduate Awards 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Indigenous Graduate Fellowship - SECOND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Full-time students now eligible! The deadline for application is now March 15th, 2024. For more details, please read the terms of reference and application form attached. Don't hesitate to reach out may you have any questions. Best, Bianca Felisbino she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Upcoming CBT Skills Workshop
by RFHS Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

Dear Learners, Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) has a free workshop opportunity for learners of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Inner-City Social Work program. Please see the attached poster for the upcoming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Skills Workshop offered by Student Mental Health Services and SSBC. This workshop series offers learners an opportunity to learn skills for managing stress and maintaining self-care utilizing cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness strategies. The goal of the series is to build resilience and improve learners' capacity to manage stress in a healthy, adaptive way. This series will be facilitated by psychiatrist, Dr. Tanya Sala, and Justine Fredette. The workshop will be delivered in-person at the Bannatyne Campus every Tuesday for eight weeks from February 27, 2024 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (90 minutes). Registration is required and spaces are limited. Learners can learn more and register by contacting: 204-272-3190 or bcss(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bcss@umanitoba.ca> Best, Office of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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