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Free Suicide prevention workshop available for RFHS students (REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 19, 2023 by noon)
by RFHS Graduate Studies 17 May '23

17 May '23

ASIST - Learn the Skills. Help to save a life. Suicide ASIST Workshop Due to generous funding, Student Services at Bannatyne Campus is excited to offer RFHS students the opportunity to attend an evidence-based suicide prevention and intervention workshop, free of charge! Suicide ASIST(r) is an interactive, two-day, in-person workshop. Through attendance, you will learn how to prevent suicide in your community by recognizing signs, providing skilled interventions, and developing safety plans with persons at risk of suicide. Trained facilitators will guide you through the course, answer your questions, and support your learning process. This workshop welcomes first-time participants as well as past attendees looking for a refresher. When: Monday, May 29th and Tuesday May 30th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (attendance at both days of the training is mandatory to receive certification) Where: RM 405 Brodie Centre - Bannatyne Campus Hosted by: Student Services at Bannatyne Campus Cost: FREE! We have secured funding to cover the cost of registration, participant kits, light refreshments, and lunch on both days of the training. (Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies.) Inquiries/registration: Spaces are limited, and pre-registration is required: 204-272-3190 or bcss(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bcss@umanitoba.ca> REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 19, 2023 by noon. We require the correct spelling of your full name for your certificates - please ensure this information is clear in your registration. If you require any accessibility accommodations, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you! Student Services at Bannatyne Campus

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Micro-Diploma in Science Communication (NEW)
by RFHS Graduate Studies 16 May '23

16 May '23

[cid:image005.png@01D6A889.5374D580] MICRO-DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION (NEW) Learn to communicate scientific research and research findings to a non-scientific audience through various media tools including verbal and written communiqué, social media and virtual/digital messaging in a way that is engaging, accurate and enhances confidence in science. News briefs, product and science concept descriptions, videos (animated, live-action, etc.), podcasts, public speaking/interviews are all covered in the micro-diploma in science communication. APPLY NOW<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/>! DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2023 Degree Requirements * Complete two courses, 6CH (see below) * Minimum grade of "B" * Expected Time to Completion: 1 academic year IMMU 7000 Science Communication: Foundations & writing methodologies (3 CH) Provides an overview of the primary methodologies governing science communication writing. * Offered: Fall 2023 IMMU 7010 Science Communication: Audio-video methodologies (3 CH) Provide an overview of the primary audio-visual methodologies used for science communications. * Offered: Winter 2024 Admission Requirements The Micro-Diploma in Science Communication is only available to students currently registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in one of the listed graduate programs. See attached for more details or visit our website<https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/medicine/department-immunology>. Angela Peloquin (she/her) Graduate Program Assistant | Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine| Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 immunology.department(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:immunology.department@umanitoba.ca>

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Call for Registration - Teaching Improvement Program - TIPS (June 8 and 9, 2023)
by RFHS Graduate Studies 09 May '23

09 May '23

On behalf of Dr. Hope Anderson: Dear colleagues, Our office is sponsoring a TIPS Workshop for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows that will happen on June 8 and 9, 2023. Registration is open (limited spots) and can be done through contacting ashley.larosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ashley.larosa@umanitoba.ca>. More details can be found below: [cid:image001.png@01D98255.18091620] [cid:image004.png@01D98256.7DDB4260] 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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Register for the SoTL Symposium on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
by RFHS Graduate Studies 04 May '23

04 May '23

[A group of people raising their hands Description automatically generated with medium confidence] We are pleased to announce the 2023 UM Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium, to be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Sponsored by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, this one-day interdisciplinary event will provide an opportunity for SoTL Support Fund<https://umanitoba.ca/about-um/provost-vice-president-academic/academic-supp…> recipients to showcase their research and for attendees to exchange ideas about the scholarship of teaching and learning. When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Room 200 Education Building, Fort Garry Campus. Light refreshments and lunch will be served. Click here to register now!<https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0099-0030-9D2DCD157E5…> Highlights We are delighted to welcome Professor Phillip Dawson, Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning at Deakin University, Victoria, Australia, as our keynote speaker. Professor Dawson is an expert on assessment in higher education and his research focuses on feedback and cheating, predominantly in digital learning contexts. He will be sharing insights on assessment as it relates to the scholarship of teaching and learning and will also facilitate a SoTL workshop that is open to all attendees. We also welcome Dr. Melanie Hamilton, Director of the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at the University of Saskatchewan. The Graham Centre offers a master's degree in SoTL and will launch a new PhD in Education SoTL Stream in Fall 2023, both of which are the first of their kind in Canada. Dr. Hamilton is Chair of SoTL Canada and the VP Canada for the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSoTL) and will discuss her experience building an institutional culture of engagement in SoTL.

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Call for Applications – Madame Yiching Zheng Kao Memorial Scholarship
by RFHS Graduate Studies 01 May '23

01 May '23

Dear College of Medicine graduate students: This email is to draw your attention to the Madame Yiching Zheng Kao Memorial Scholarship. Professor Kwan Chi Kao established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba in memory of his wife, Madame Yiching Zheng Kao with an initial gift of $10,000. This fund was established to reward graduate students in the College of Medicine who are conducting research in the area of breast cancer. Each year, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one scholarship to a graduate student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Masters or Doctoral program delivered by a department in the Max Rady College of Medicine; (2) has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and (3) has demonstrated excellence in the area of breast cancer research. In the event that there is no eligible candidate who meets all of the criteria outlined above, the award will be offered to a student who meets criteria (1), (2), and who has demonstrated excellence in the area of cancer research. Please see the Terms of Reference (TORs; attached) for further details. Deadline: June 1, 2023 – 12:00 pm: Submit eligible applications to RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca>. To apply, please ensure the submission of the following: (I) APPLICATION PACKAGE: An application package, in a single PDF file with file name department - applicant surname (for example, Immunology – Smith]. Applications must include the following (in order): 1. Internal application form (attached to this email); 2. a current transcript(s) (online transcripts need to be validated by the student's department); 3. a curriculum vitae; 4. two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution; 5. a description of proposed or ongoing research (maximum 500 words). Please feel free to contact our office should 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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Libraries Town Hall - Open Access - Monday, April 3/23
by RFHS Graduate Studies 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

On behalf of Dr. Jude Uzonna, Vice-Dean Research - Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Andrea Szwajcer, Research Services Librarian, University of Manitoba: Calling all researchers, scholars and students - we're here to help you navigate the confusing world of open access and scholarship. From APC discounts and repository deposit, to a new copyright learning tool, to using and creating open education resources in your courses, we will breeze through it all and leave time for questions and answers. Graduate students are welcome as we will be addressing thesis publishing concerns. Please see the attached for details. Any questions, please reach out to Radyresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Radyresearch@umanitoba.ca>. 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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Call for Applications – Dr. Forough Khadem Memorial Award
by Student Research Forum 16 Mar '23

16 Mar '23

To whom it may concern: The 2022-2023 competition for the Dr. Forough Khadem Memorial Award is now open. Details regarding this award are attached to this email. Deadline: April 12, 2023 – 12:00 pm: Submit eligible application (application package, reference letters, and digital photo) to RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca>. To apply for this award, applicants will be required to ensure the submission of the following: (I) APPLICATION PACKAGE: An application package, in a single PDF file with file name “department - applicant surname” (for example, Immunology – Smith]. Applications must include the following (in order): 1. application cover form (attached to this email); 2. curriculum vitae; 3. a description of the candidate’s proposed or ongoing research (maximum 500 words); 4. a description of the candidate’s leadership experience through formal or informal roles in our community (maximum of 500 words). and attached to the email as a separate file - 5. digital photo of the candidate suitable for use in the presentation of award, should the candidate be selected as recipient of the award (landscape format; high resolution [0.5 – 1 MB] preferred); (II) REFERENCE LETTERS: 6. two letters of reference; at least one letter must be provided from a professor at a post-secondary institution that supports their scientific excellence and leadership/initiative; i. Applicants should submit a maximum of two (2) reference letters; ii. Reference letters should be submitted to s RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> directly from the referee’s email address; iii. Referees would preferably send their letters as a PDF file with file name applicant surname – referee surname.pdf. Best, The MSHRF Planning Team

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Small Talk Strategies in the Classroom - Workshop for international graduate students
by RFHS Graduate Studies 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

On behalf of the Student Services at Bannatyne Campus, we would like to invite the RFHS international graduate students to the Workshop: [cid:image001.png@01D95758.63FCF100]

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Register for the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (June 12-14, 2023)
by Student Research Forum 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

Sent on behalf of Dr. Hope Anderson - Vice Dean, Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies: 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 12-14, 2023 at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus. Please complete our registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ioqRuiySY83JVHHpWzkhmACoAhiBd12…> by May 27, 2023 to guarantee your spot. Additionally, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit an abstract<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrC4LaX5UyDOx8dDHrZZ0r88K6DWdsooI…> by April 10, 2023 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. Hope to see you there! The MSHRF Planning Team [A picture containing text Description automatically generated]

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital annual Pursuit Awards International Competition - Call for Applications
by RFHS Graduate Studies 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01D94B73.1CE5E150] Dear colleagues, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's 13th annual Pursuit Awards international competition is now accepting applications. This competition recognizes PhD students and recent doctoral graduates from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research, thus creating a world of possibilities for children and youth living with disabilities and their families. Some of the country's leading young minds have showcased their innovative research, from examining how physical activity can enhance the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, to developing a tool to help families make informed treatment decisions for their child living with brachial plexus birth injury. The top three candidates, chosen by an esteemed judging panel of scientists, staff and family leaders, will be announced at a ceremony held virtually during the annual Ward Research Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The first-place recipient will receive $3,000. The second-place recipient will receive $2,000. The third-place recipient will receive $1,000. The annual Pursuit Awards is made possible by the generous contributions of The Ward Family Foundation, Holland Bloorview Foundation donors, and the Bloorview Research Institute. Learn more: https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute… For more information, please contact BRIrequests(a)hollandbloorview.ca<mailto:BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.ca> Read about the 2022 recipients<https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute…>. ________________________________ Application Process for the 2023 Pursuit Award Eligibility We encourage you to apply if your PhD research is focused on pediatric disability and you are a: * Current PhD student (less than six months away from defense); OR * Postdoctoral trainee (within one year of receiving PhD; OR * Recent graduate (within one year of receiving their PhD. Criteria Finalists are evaluated based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact and relevance to the field of childhood disability. Finalists are expected to pre-record their presentations for the virtual Ward Research Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. It is expected that finalists are available to participate in the event. How to apply To apply for the 2023 Pursuit Award competition, please fill out the attached application and submit to brirequests(a)hollandbloorview.ca<mailto:brirequests@hollandbloorview.ca> by Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST 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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