Struggling to stay on top of your academic research, professional development, and personal commitments? This practical workshop is designed specifically for graduate students to help you take control of your time.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:00to11:30
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 16:00to17:30
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at ɬŔď·¬ to perform market research. Our market research librarian will walk us through some of those resources using a market research canvas tool.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 17:30to20:30
Join us for a powerful screening of the award-winning Canadian documentary A Place Where I Belong, followed by a live panel discussionĚýwith people featured in the film — including the producerĚýand community members whose stories shape the documentary.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 14:00to15:00
In this workshop, participants learn how to avoid the pitfalls of building slides that have too much information, take too long to process, and compete for audience attention. By understanding the limits of human visual and auditory language processing, participants learn how to work within them.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:00to12:00
Graduate school demands strong study habits and effective learning strategies. Throughout your degree, your reasons for studying will change (courses to comps to defense), which will require different strategies and approaches.
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:00to15:00
nterested in creating an Individual Development Plan for yourself but not sure where to start? Join us for a one-day IDP writing retreat - lunch is provided for registered participants.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 13:30to14:30
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at ɬŔď·¬. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 13:30to15:00
This 90-minute interactive workshop helps graduate students reframe the Progress Tracking Form (PTF) as more than a bureaucratic requirement—transforming it into a personal roadmap for reflection, planning, and building strong supervisory relationships.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 16:00to18:00
Would you like to better understand tax slips and learn how to file your income taxes? Then this webinar is for you. We will first start with a brief overview of the Canadian tax system covering topics such as: types of different taxes, tax brackets, and how different types of income get taxed.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 16:00to17:00
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 16:00toTuesday, March 3, 2026 17:30
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at ɬŔď·¬ to perform market research.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 16:00to17:30
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning. The Five Forces Framework will be presented and applied during an exercise.
Learning outcomes:
- Explain the impact of an industry from a startup’s perspective.
- Apply the Five Forces Model.
- Develop strategies to perform your industry analysis.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 14:00to15:00
This workshop teaches participants how to balance confidence and professionalism with dynamic physical and vocal presence. Specifically, participants will learn the importance of gestures and vocal variety; as well as how to use physical space, naming and props.
Monday, March 16, 2026 15:00to16:30
What’s your next step? This interactive workshop for graduate students will teach you the skills to review position types and work environments within the context of your career.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 14:00to15:00
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at ɬŔď·¬. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school.