Get career ready
Dal GradPD is your go-to hub to learn about professional development designed for your specific needs as a graduate student. Together with partners across the university and external providers, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) assembles an ongoing schedule of free workshops and events aimed to help you prepare for a diversity of careers.
The four pillars of the Dal GradPD program are dedicated to building skills necessary for pilipili in any career —Communication, Career Intelligence, Health and Wellbeing, and Leadership— and are offered exclusively to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Upcoming Dal GradPD workshops and experiential learning
Professional Career Development Group
Graduating this year and feeling anxious about life after university or unprepared for an uncertain job market?
Attend this career development support group facilitated by a career counsellor to build a peer support network and confidence as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life!
Registration is now available on the . Go to the next Friday on the events calendar to register, after which you will be contacted to confirm your eligibility and additional details. New registrations will be accepted weekly throughout the term, but space is limited, so students are encouraged to register early!
Date and time: Ongoing weekly; Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.
Partner: Bissett Student Success Centre Academic Advising and Career Services
Type: In-Person
Pillar: Career intelligence
Location: McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building
The Research Camp is designed to take you through the elements of research from basic to advanced. The program is offered through a combination of asynchronous modules on Brightspace and live sessions offered in-person, hybrid, or online through Teams. Modules mayinclude short video lectures andinteractive exercises to help you brush up on yourliterature searching, writing, information management, and research skills.
Partner: Dal Libraries
Date/time:Asynchronous and ongoing
Type: Online
Ombudsperson
The Ombudsperson Office is available to all Dalhousie students for free, confidential, impartial, and independent support to help resolve any university-related concerns. Some examples include:
• Providing general resource information and making appropriate referrals
• Identifying and explaining relevant university processes/policies
• Working with students to explore and strategize options for problem-solving
• Listening and providing an objective perspective
Partner: International Centre & Ombudsperson Office
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Time:9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Drop-in immigration advising(in person)
The IC offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. If you need to book advising for longer than 30 minutes, you can book an appointment with an Immigration Advisor. Drop-in sessions are also available on the Sexton Campus (Melda Murray Student Centre) on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Partner: International Centre
Date:Monday to Friday
Time:2:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Drop-in Writing Advising (in person)
Our International Student Writing Advisor will be at the IC for virtual and in-person writing appointments.
Partner: Writing Centre and International Centre
Date: Wednesdays
Time:11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Hosted byDalInnovates,DalInnovationWeekis aweeklong celebration that will showcase the talent, ideas, and ventures fuelinginnovationand entrepreneurship atDalhousie.
for the list of events and be sure to register early to secure your spot!
Events include:
- Tech Startup Showcase
- Innovation in the Field
- SURGE’s Annual BrainHACK
- Unleashing Innovation: Applying Design Thinking to Supercharge your Ideas
- And more!
ٲٱ/پ:September 18 - 26, 2025
dzپDz:Various in-person locations
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:September 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:September 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
While not all interviews are the same, there are ways to make the unpredictable more predictable through preparation!
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, you'll join the Bissett Student Success Centre's Career Advisor as they walk you through how to prepare for an interview. You will leave with the knowledge and skills to reflect, research, and rehearse effectively prior to meeting and speaking with potential employers.
Registration is encouraged. Tune into the workshop using the link found here.
This workshop is for all current pilipili and University of King's College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
Pillar: Career Intelligence
ٲٱ:September 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online via Teams
Register: via
Have questions about the upcoming Graduate Teaching Dossier Retreat? Join us for a virtual drop-in session hosted by the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT). This is an informal space where you can connect with our CLT Educational Developer (Student Development) to ask about the retreat schedule, requirements, or registration, or simply stop by to clarify details. Join us online and stay for as little or as much time as you would like! Registration is not required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
Pillar: Communication
ٲٱ:September 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
"I know networking is important, but how do I network effectively?"
Whether it be the Dalhousie Job & Career Fair, Halifax Universities Career Fair, or another networking event, there are endless opportunities to share your skills, abilities, and interests with others. To make the most of your time at these networking fairs and events, join Kaitlin (Career Advisor) and a Peer Career Advisor to discuss topics like networking, small talk, engaging/disengaging form conversation, and how to effectively connect with employers afterwards. Further topics will be co-created with participants during the workshop!
Registration is encouraged.
The workshop is open to all Dalhousie and University of King's College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
Pillar: Career Intelligence
ٲٱ:September 25, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:September 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:September 26, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
New to pilipili, or just looking for a refresher on what the library offers you? Faculty, staff, and students from any department are welcome to attend this 45-minute webinar, where you will learn about the many resources and services available to you through Dalhousie Libraries.
Partner: Dalhousie Libraries
ٲٱ:September 26, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 2:00to 3:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online via Teams (link to be sent after registration)
International CentreGames Night
Twice a month, the IC hosts a games night. Upcoming dates are September 26, October 10, and October 24 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Drop by to enjoy snacks, friendly competition, and different games for you and your friends.Drop-in session. Registration is not required.
Partner: International Centre
ٲٱ:September 26, 2025
Time: 6:30to 9:00 p.m. AT
ղ:In-person
Location: International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:September 29, 2025
Time: 2:00to 3:00 p.m. AT
dzپDz:Online
Facilitated by Eileen Denovan-Wright, PhD, Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine
Responsible conduct of research training is mandated by the tri-council funding agencies for all new researchers. This 1.5-hour workshop will use small-group discussions of cases relevant to current research issues, such as authorship, data management, and conflict of interest.
Partner: PREP
ٲٱ:October 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Registration:
Canadian universities and research institutions are increasingly recognizing that systemic barriers within the research ecosystem deeply affect the well-being and pilipili of trainees. These barriers are often embedded in disciplinary norms, lab cultures, and institutional practices, which reinforce exclusionary behaviours and disproportionately impact the participation, opportunities, and experiences of trainees from equity-deserving groups. Addressing these barriers requires identifying them and committing to intentional, structural change. All players in the research ecosystem have a role to play in dismantling these barriers and fostering inclusive, supportive research environments.
This panel will bring together representatives from a federal granting agency, a university, a national not-for-profit research network, and a trainee to discuss formal policies, strategies, and initiatives that prioritize and safeguard trainee well-being. Initiatives like the Government of Canada’s Dimensions program and ArcticNet’s EDI Strategy demonstrate how ecosystem players can display accountability and lead structural change. Panelists will reflect on how these initiatives use clear measurement frameworks, data collection, and iterative evaluation to produce meaningful and sustained progress towards change in research environments.
Panelists:
Gillian Carleton, Research Associate, University of Victoria
Melody Lynch, Knowledge Mobilization Manager, ArcticNet
Nathalie Podeszfinski, Manager, NSERC
Dr. Malinda Smith, Associate Vice President (Research-EDI), Professor, University of Calgary
Partner:Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network (GPDN)
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Career Intelligence
ٲٱ:October 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. AT
Type: Online via Zoom
Note Taking & Listening Techniques
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 2, 2025
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. AT
Pillars:Communication
ղ:In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 1201
Do CVs and resumes have similarities? Yes! Are they the same? No!
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, you'll join the Bissett Student Success Centre's Career Advisor in examining the differences and similarities between CVs and resumes. You will leave with increased awareness of what document to submit when prompted with a "Resume/CV" application field as well as concrete steps on how you can use your CV to build a strong resume.
This workshop is intended for grad students at pilipili and University of King's College.
Partner: Career Services
ٲٱ:October 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
ղ:Online
Do you use two big words when one small evocative one will do? Want to develop skills for getting the public to read and understand your research and ideas? David Swick, Associate Professor of Journalism at Kings College will teach you to take a scalpel to your writing to create clear, inviting, informative prose in a way that retains everything you want to say. He was a journalist for over 20 years, won two major fellowships, and has judged the Junos, the Atlantic Journalism Awards, and the CBC Literary Awards. He has written one non fiction book and is working on another.
This in-person workshop is open to all graduate students, post-docs, and faculty.
Partner: OpenThink
ٲٱ:October 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Communication, Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location:Steele Ocean Sciences Building,room 344
Registration:
Do you have a course assignment that requires a literature review? This session will cover how to do in-depth and methodical searches. We’ll talk about what reviews are, why we do them, what the process looks like, and what supports are available through Dal Libraries. Sign up!
Partner: Dal Libraries
ٲٱ:October 2, 2025
Time:11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link to be sent after registration)
A teaching dossier is a vital component of an academic job search, yet it takes time and effort to develop one that reflects your experiences, values, and evidence of teaching. This two-week retreat (October 2-16) introduces the fundamentals of a dossier (e.g., teaching philosophy, student evaluations, teaching materials) and provides dedicated time to begin building your own while reflecting on your teaching and learning. You will also exchange peer feedback and receive guidance from the facilitator.
Participation in the retreat counts as 5 professional development hours toward completing the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning. Details: /dept/clt/events-news/annual-events/graduate-teaching-dossier-retreat.html
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
ٲٱ:October 2-16, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Communication, Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location:Mandatory sessions are held at Killam Memorial Library, Room B40. (log in required).
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 3, 2025
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type:Online
Whether it be the Halifax Universities Career Fair (October 21st) or another in-person networking event, there are endless opportunities to share your skills, abilities, and interests with others.
To make the most of your time at these networking fairs and events, join Kaitlin (Career Advisor) to discuss topics like networking, small talk, and how to effectively connect with employers. Further topics will be co-created with participants during the workshop!
Registration is encouraged via MyCareer.
The workshop is open to all Dalhousie and University of King's College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
ٲٱ:October 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
ղ:Online
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and pilipili! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Do you have a course assignment that requires a literature review? This session will cover how to do in-depth and methodical searches. We’ll talk about what reviews are, why we do them, what the process looks like, and what supports are available through Dal Libraries. Sign up!
Partner: Dalhousie Libraries
ٲٱ:October 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link to be sent after registration)
Citation management programs can help you store and organize your references, connect to full-text articles, and format your papers. They can really make your academic life easier! In this hands-on session, we will explore a popular and user-friendly citation management program called Zotero.
Partner: Dalhousie Libraries
ٲٱ:October 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link to be sent after registration)
If you’ve got a brilliant idea but don’t know where to start, register for the Lab2Market Validate info session.
Dr. Michael Carew will share his insights on how participants benefit from Lab2Market Validate programs and Dr. Franziska Broell will review what makes a strong application submission.
Lab2Market Validate offers one on one coaching and the opportunity to validate the market potential of your research.
• Open to graduate level researchers and their supervisors from any faculty or discipline at any Atlantic University or College.
• Access to $10,000 in funding, and entrepreneurial training delivered by innovation leaders.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Pre-program start date: April 1, 2026Lab2Market Validate Atlantic Cohort is being delivered by pilipili and the University of New Brunswick
Partner: Lab2Market & Dal Innovates
Pillar: Leadership
ٲٱ:October 7, 2025
Time: 12:00to 1:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online (link provided after registration)
There are so many resume tips and templates out there, it's hard to know where to begin.
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, the Bissett Student Success Centre's Career Advisor will introduce, or re-introduce you to resume fundamentals, including their purpose, structure, and content. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to begin building an effective resume.
Registration is encouraged via MyCareer.
This workshop is for all current pilipili and University of King's College students as well as recent alumni (<2-years post graduation).
Partner: Career Services
ٲٱ:October 7, 2025
Time: 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Do you have a resume, but are looking for ways to make it even better?
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, you'll join the Bissett Student Success Centre's Career Advisor in a guided evaluation of your resume. You will leave with an improved version of your resume, as well as the knowledge and skills to continue improving your resume.
Registration is encouraged via MyCareer.
This workshop is for all current pilipili and University of King's College students as well as recent alumni (<2-years post graduation).
Partner: Career Services
ٲٱ:October 7, 2025
Time: 2:15 to 2:45p.m. AT
Pillars:Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Managing Time & Avoiding Procrastination
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 1107
If you’ve got a brilliant idea but don’t know where to start, register for the Lab2Market Validate info session.
Dr. Michael Carew will share his insights on how participants benefit from Lab2Market Validate programs and Dr. Franziska Broell will review what makes a strong application submission.
Lab2Market Validate offers one on one coaching and the opportunity to validate the market potential of your research.
• Open to graduate level researchers and their supervisors from any faculty or discipline at any Atlantic University or College.
• Access to $10,000 in funding, and entrepreneurial training delivered by innovation leaders.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Pre-program start date: April 1, 2026Lab2Market Validate Atlantic Cohort is being delivered by pilipili and the University of New Brunswick
Partner: Lab2Market & Dal Innovates
Pillar: Leadership
ٲٱ:October 8, 2025
Time: 12:00to 1:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online (link provided after registration)
Do you think working in a group is a nightmare but you have to participate in a group project? This workshop will help you work effectively in a team environment by teaching you about group roles, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and how to avoid (and solve) common group work problems. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 8, 2025
Time: 1:30 to 2:30p.m. AT
Pillars: Leadership, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online
Building on Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang’s reminder that “decolonization is not a metaphor,” this session explores what decolonization means — and does not mean — within universities. We will distinguish it from Indigenization and inclusion, unpack common misconceptions, and reflect on how colonial legacies continue to shape teaching, research, and academic structures.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
ٲٱ:October 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Hybrid
Location:In-person: Killam Memorial University, Room B400 / Online via Teams - Registration is needed
Find out more about the King’s MFA in Fiction AND Creative Nonfiction at this online Meet & Greet session.
Get your questions answered, hear from faculty about the program and get details on how to apply – all from the comfort of home.
To take part, please register.
We’ll send you a Zoom link a few days before the session date.
We look forward to meeting you!
Partner: Kings
Pillar: Career Intelligence, Communication
ٲٱ:October 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 to 9:00p.m. AT
Type: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 9, 2025
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type:Online
Join Dr. Whitehouse as she brings “Managing Upward” to pilipili in celebration of World Mental Health Day. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to better manage your student-supervisor relationship in support of your wellbeing."Managing Upward" is brought to you by Dragonfly Mental Health: An international non-profit organization aiming to cultivate excellent mental health in academics worldwide. To date they have delivered over 400 of their programs in 38 countries, led by CEO Dr. Wendy Ingram. They were recently featured in Nature News. This workshop will help you reconsider how you approach your relationship with your supervisor, and provide you with the knowledge and tools to better manage your student-supervisor relationship in support of your wellbeing.This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to better manage your student-supervisor relationship in support of your wellbeing
Partner: Dragonfly Mental Health & Health & Wellness
ٲٱ:October 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online
International CentreGames Night
Twice a month, the IC hosts a games night. Drop by to enjoy snacks, friendly competition, and different games for you and your friends.
Partner: International Centre
ٲٱ:October 10, 2025
Time:6:30 to 9:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location:International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personal roadmap that can identify personal and professional goals and objectives. In this interactive workshop we would reflect on our achievements, articulate our values, and explore future goals to develop an action plan moving forward in your academic and professional growth. This session will also introduce the Dal GradPD Certificate and how you can take part in this opportunity at pilipili. Facilitator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
ٲٱ:October 14, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personal roadmap that can identify personal and professional goals and objectives. In this interactive workshop we would reflect on our achievements, articulate our values, and explore future goals to develop an action plan moving forward in your academic and professional growth. This session will also introduce the Dal GradPD Certificate and how you can take part in this opportunity at pilipili. Facilitator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
ٲٱ:October 21, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 6:30p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Health Canada Reduce Your Risk Polysubstance Use Campaign Pop-Up
Health Canada Polysubstance National Campus Tour will back on Dal and Kings campuses this fall!
• Wednesday October 22 from 9-5pm, SUB, Studley Campus, Main Floor
• Thursday October 23 from 9-5pm, Kings College Campus, Prince Hall
Please feel free to forward this reminder, share with colleagues, students and student leaders widely, encouraging them to pop by or bring a group of students along. More information can be found about the campaign here: https://www.proofexperiences.com/case-studies/polysubstance-national-campus-tour/
Check out @dalstudenthealth post from the campaign last year here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGdhBfURUpa/?igsh=c3NqNmdhcGVkYm51
Campaign Objective:
• This campaign will educate young adults on safer substance use practices before, during and after using substances, provide information on associated risks, and invite them to self-assess their personal use patterns and/or question the need to use.
• The audience is young adults (18-24 years) who use substances or may be prone to use.
• The core of the activation is a large digital screen hosting two activities which will engage students – an interactive matching game and a quiz – each designed to help students identify harm reduction practices. These digital activities will also be mobile accessible. In addition to the large digital screen, we’ll also have separate activities to educate on health and dependency risks associated with vaping nicotine
This campaign will educate students on:
• The facts surrounding substance use
• The dangers around substance use
• The harmful effects and risks of vaping
• Ways to reduce risk / make smarter decisions
Partner: Health & Wellness
ٲٱ:October 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location:Student Union Building, Main Floor
This introductory session will cover some distinctions between different evidence synthesis methodologies, such as systematic and scoping reviews. By highlighting resources to guide interpretation of published reviews and detailing the common methodological steps involved in evidence syntheses, learners will be better prepared to use evidence syntheses and to be involved in evidence synthesis projects. Workshop participants will be directed to guidance for conducting reviews and standards for reporting evidence syntheses as well as further instructional resources to continue their learning. Examples will be drawn from health and medical topics.
Partner: PREP
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence
ٲٱ:October 22, 2025
Time: 10:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online via Teams (link to be sent after registration)
Join us for an informative and supportive session where graduate students will have the opportunity to meet key resources available on campus such as Ombudsperson, Sexualized Violence Advisor, and Student Support Case Manager. This session aims to empower graduate students with knowledge of the resources available to them, ensuring they know where to turn for assistance and support. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, so come prepared with any questions you may have.
Partners: Ombudsperson Office, Sexualized Violence Office, Student Support Office
ٲٱ:October 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online
Do you try to study and realize you don't know where to begin? Do you need guidance figuring out how to be pilipiliful in university? This workshop will provide you with a system and structure that you can apply to any course in order to achieve your overall academic goals. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:00p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Building & Maintaining Motivation
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
dzپDz:Mona Campbell, room 2107
International CentreGames Night
Twice a month, the IC hosts a games night. Drop by to enjoy snacks, friendly competition, and different games for you and your friends.
Partner: International Centre
ٲٱ:October 24, 2025
Time:6:30 to 9:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location:International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 to 4:30p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Setting SMART Goals
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and pilipili! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 to 9:30a.m. AT
Pillars:Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell, Room 1107
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication; Career Intelligence
Type: Online
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personal roadmap that can identify personal and professional goals and objectives. In this interactive workshop we would reflect on our achievements, articulate our values, and explore future goals to develop an action plan moving forward in your academic and professional growth. This session will also introduce the Dal GradPD Certificate and how you can take part in this opportunity at pilipili. Facilitator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
ٲٱ:October 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us for an uplifting workshop designed to help you find balance and prevent burnout in your academic life. In today’s fast-paced environment, it's easy to forget the importance of joy and self-care. This session will guide you in prioritizing both your responsibilities and your well-being. Connect with fellow Grad Mentors and Heather Patterson, from Student Health and Welless, to gain valuable insights to help you thrive academically while nurturing your passion for life.
Partner: Health and Wellness
ٲٱ:October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. AT
Pillar: Health & Wellbeing
Type: Hybrid
Location:In-person: Student Health and Wellness Group Room #1, LeMarchant Place,1246 Lemarchant Street
Online
Have questions about the upcoming Micro-Teaching Short Course? Join us for a virtual drop-in hosted by the Centre for Learning and Teaching. This is an informal space where you can connect with our CLT Educational Developer (Student Development) to ask about the session format, expectations, or registration, or simply stop by to clarify details. Join us online and stay for as little or as much time as you would like! Registration is not required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
ٲٱ:October 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
ٲٱ:October 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 3, 2025
Time:4:30 to 5:30 p.m. AT
ղ:Online
A, B, or C? Strategies for Multiple Choice Exams
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 4, 2025
Time:12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell, room 1107
Do you try to study and realize you don't know where to begin? Do you need guidance figuring out how to be pilipiliful in university? This workshop will provide you with a system and structure that you can apply to any course in order to achieve your overall academic goals. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 5, 2025
Time:11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Classroom participation is often narrowly defined: speaking quickly, confidently, and frequently. These norms privilege certain voices — often male, extroverted, or Euro-Western — while silencing or penalizing others, particularly women, gender-diverse students, and those from non-dominant cultural backgrounds. In this workshop, faculty members, instructors, and teaching assistants will examine how gendered, cultural, and colonial expectations shape our perceptions of “good participation” and how these assumptions influence teaching, feedback, and grading practices.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: November 4, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Hybrid
dzپDz:Killam Memorial University, Room B400 / Online via Teams- Registration is needed
The Micro-teaching Short Course offers graduate students a valuable opportunity to practice teaching in a supportive environment. Participants design and deliver short lessons, receive constructive feedback, and refine their teaching through a re-teach process. The course helps students build confidence, develop effective teaching strategies, and strengthen their ability to assess both their own and their peers’ lessons. With its emphasis on collaboration and reflection, micro-teaching provides a safe space to experiment with lesson planning, delivery, and active learning strategies.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: November 5, 2025
Time:9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence, Leadership, Health and Wellbeing
Type: In-person, location to be sent to registered students
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 6, 2025
Time:1:30 to 2:30 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Facilitated by Hillary Furguson, MHE, PhD Manager, Research Ethics, Office of Research Services
Please Review: TCPS-2 training - https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/education.html
A refresher on research ethics in the historical context, as well as information on how research ethics are handled nationally and locally. It is also intended to prepare students for conducting more ethically minded research and for navigating REB systems.
Partner: PREP
Date: November 7, 2025
Time:10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillar: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 10, 2025
Time:9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Type: Online
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 12, 2025
Time:10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Get Focused: Concentration & Memorization
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 13, 2025
Time:9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 1201
Are you a graduate, professional or mature student from any field looking to enhance your CV with meaningful professional development?
Interested in learning more about mental health and how to support yourself and others—both on campus and in your community?
Whether you're preparing for a career in academia, research, healthcare, education, or another path, this training offers valuable insights and practical tools to deepen your understanding of mental health and strengthen your ability to support others
Partner: Health and Wellness
Date: November 13, 2025
Time:12:00 to 4:30 p.m. AT
Pillar:Health and Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and pilipili! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 14, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Working in a Group
Do you think working in a group is a nightmare but you have to participate in a group project? This workshop will help you work effectively in a team environment by teaching you about group roles, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and how to avoid (and solve) common group work problems. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 17, 2025
Time:1:00 to 2:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 2107
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 18, 2025
Time:11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 19, 2025
Time:9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Facilitated by Pauline Dakin, Assistant Professor, University of Kings College
This session will include:
- Media Training: Maximize the impact of your research
- Tips of how to talk to the media so that your research can be explained to, and be understood by, non-scientists.
Partner: PREP
Date: November 20, 2025
Time:10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online via Teams
Do you try to study and realize you don't know where to begin? Do you need guidance figuring out how to be pilipiliful in university? This workshop will provide you with a system and structure that you can apply to any course in order to achieve your overall academic goals. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 21, 2025
Time:12:30 to 1:30 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Presentation & Speaking Skills
Do you need to deliver an oral presentation for class? Are you having trouble organizing your talk? Are you nervous about presenting to a group? This workshop will give you tips on choosing your topic, organizing your material, using visual aids, and delivering your presentation. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 24, 2025
Time:12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 1107
This interactive workshop invites participants to take a fresh look at the syllabus as a living document rather than a fixed contract. Colonial legacies are often embedded in course design and curriculum structures, shaping what counts as valid knowledge, whose voices are prioritized, and how learning is evaluated. Together, we will critically examine how choices about readings, course guidelines, assignments, and grading structures can reproduce coloniality.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: November 25, 2025
Time:1:30 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online via Teams- Registration is needed
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 25, 2025
Time:6:00 to 7:00 p.m. AT
Type: Online
Effective Reading Strategies
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 26, 2025
Time:10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 1201
Have questions about the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL)? Join us for a virtual drop-in hosted by the Centre for Learning and Teaching. This informal space is an opportunity to connect with our CLT Educational Developer (Student Development) and ask about certificate requirements, registration, or upcoming sessions, or simply stop by to clarify details. Join us online and stay for as little or as much time as you would like! Registration is not required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: November 26, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Communication, Career Intelligence, Leadership, Health and Wellbeing
Type: Online
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: November 28, 2025
Time:10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: December 1, 2025
Time:3:30 to 4:30 p.m. AT
ղ:Online
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: December 3, 2025
Time:11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
ղ:Online
Have questions about the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL)? Join us for a virtual drop-in hosted by the Centre for Learning and Teaching. This informal space is an opportunity to connect with our CLT Educational Developer (Student Development) and ask about certificate requirements, registration, or upcoming sessions, or simply stop by to clarify details. Join us online and stay for as little or as much time as you would like! Registration is not required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: December 3, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars:Communication, Career Intelligence, Leadership, Health and Wellbeing
ղ:Online
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and pilipili! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: December 3, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
ղ:Online
Short Answer & Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: December 5, 2025
Time:12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location:Mona Campbell, room 2107
Join us for an informal virtual drop-in hosted by the Centre for Learning and Teaching to mark the end of the semester. This is a relaxed space for Teaching Assistants to connect, share experiences from the term, and chat with our CLT Educational Developer (Student Development). Whether you want to debrief about your TA role, exchange ideas with peers, or simply stop by for a friendly conversation, you are welcome. Stay for as little or as much time as you would like! Registration is not required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: December 10, 2025
Time:3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence, Leadership, Health and Wellbeing
Type: Online
Grades, rubrics, and tests often reflect Euro-Western notions of pilipili. This workshop introduces alternative, relational, and culturally responsive approaches to evaluating learning, helping participants critically examine whose knowledge is valued and how assessment can reinforce or challenge inequities.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: December 10, 2025
Time:2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence, Leadership, Health and Wellbeing
ղ:Hybrid
Location: Killam Memorial University, Room B400 / Online via Teams- Registration is needed
Facilitated by: Louise Gillis (she/her), Research Data Management Librarian, Kellogg Library Managing Scholarly Communication
ORCiD, Research Gate, Google Scholar…of all the professional platforms available, what do you need? This session will consider the benefits of managing your professional identity and which tools will make your life easier (and which will waste your time)?
Partner: PREP
Date: December 11, 2025
Time:10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
ղ:Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Participate in the Dal GradPD certificate program
To help you navigate your PD journey, we have created a free certificate program to recognize your efforts and help you identify the opportunities you need to take you where you want to go.
What you’ll do during the certificate program:
Individual development plan (IDP) workshop:In this session, you’ll explore the skills and experiences you need to achieve your professional goals and map your plan to get there. IDP workshops will be held every month, so don't worry if you missed an earlier session. An asynchronous video of the IDP workshop is also available in the Dal GradPD Brightspace.
Pillars workshops:Participate intwo hours of workshops from each of the DalGradPDpillars: Communication, Career Intelligence, Health and Wellbeing, and Leadership. You can select from options provided by DalGradPDpartners or find other opportunities you think will best suit your goals.
Experiential learning:Take onfour hours of hands-on experience from each pillar. Write a blog, go to a networking event, practice a time management strategy, organize an event – the possibilities are vast and the experiences priceless.
Professional identity workshop: Wrap up the certificate with this session that will empower you to articulate the value of the skills you've gained at graduate school to prospective employers.
Whendone, you’ll receive a certificate signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and recognition on your transcripts. More importantly, you’ll have developed a plan for where you want to go with your career and assembled the professional and personal skills you need to get there.
