Becoming a Postdoc

GB202 35 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Are you curious about what it takes to become a postdoc at the University of Toronto? Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from current Engineering postdocs. Our session includes a brief Career Exploration & Education presentation on networking practices to become a postdoc, followed by a panel discussion. The panellists will share what they […]

Welcome to Graduate School

GB202 35 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Are you in your first year of graduate study at U of T Engineering? Set yourself up for success by attending Welcome to Graduate School!   This in-person event will introduce you to engineering-specific programs and resources designed to enhance your graduate experience. During the session, you'll learn to use a Graduate Map to plan your […]

Grad Games Afternoon

GB202 35 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Giant Jenga? Frisbee Tic Tac Toe? Giant Connect 4? Join fellow graduate peers in friendly competitive games!    Meet other U of T Engineering peers over pizza and fun board games.   In collaboration with MoveU, the Office of the Vice Dean, Graduate Studies invites you to an afternoon of pizza and games.  

National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Collage Conversations – Discussing Research Through Art

GB202 35 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Want to create duck sculptures using nothing but pipe cleaners, ensuring structural integrity, balance and design optimization? Or create artistic collages to showcase your research? Curious about the research and projects your fellow postdoc peers are working on? Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the Office of the Vice Dean of Graduate Studies invites U of T Engineering postdocs for an afternoon of pizza, conversation, and collage-making to ‘design your research.’ No […]

Scholarly Publishing: What Matters to You?

Gerstein Library 9 King's College Cir, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As an early career researcher, it can be challenging to navigate the complex scholarly publishing landscape. How do you decide where and when to publish your research? What factors or criteria weigh in your decision-making? What supports can you draw upon? Join us November 14 at noon for a discussion on decisions and supports within […]

Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

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CANADIAN CAREER SYMPOSIUM Each year, the GPDN hosts a virtual career symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows aimed at professional development and career exploration. Presentations by GPDN members and invited experts cover topics including inspirational keynotes, career self-assessments, resumes, informational interviews, and networking. SYMPOSIUM CANADIEN SUR LES CARRIÈRES Chaque année, le RPESP organise un […]

Information Session: Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship

Program overview: A cohort of fifteen fellows will be chosen, including a minimum of two fellows from each of the four SGS divisions (humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences) Applicants must be full-time PhD/SJD students at the University of Toronto Each fellow will be awarded $12,500: a $10,000 fellowship as a top-up to their […]

Launch Your Career Plan for MASc, PhD, and PDFs

Launch Your Career Plan is an initiative by the Office of Vice Dean, Graduate Studies in partnership with the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP) to support MASc and PhD students and Postdocs to launch their career planning early in their studies. This event will guide you to critically reflect on career opportunities and […]