Workshops & Upcoming Events

Your Guide to Graduate Events this Fall

Welcome to a new year of discovery and achievement! The Faculty of Graduate Studies is here to support you every step of the way. We invite you to connect with our community at these important events:

Fall Orientation - September 3rd

An essential welcome for new students and a great refresher for returning ones. Get all the information you need for a successful year.

Grad Fair - October 21st

Your one-stop shop to explore the resources, services, and opportunities available to graduate students at Laurentian.

Venue: Atrium of the Parker building

Stay tuned! A full calendar of professional development workshops and other valuable sessions will be announced shortly. We look forward to seeing you there.

Scholarship Applications 101 - November 25th

Are you planning to apply for major graduate scholarships like the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M) or the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)? Join us for an essential information session to help you prepare a strong application.

This workshop will cover key topics, including a breakdown of application sections, how to ask for references, and understanding eligibility criteria. Come prepared with all your questions and get the answers you need!

  • Date: Tuesday, November 25th
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Via Zoom
  • Event Poster

To Register: Please submit your registration by emailing ssathaseevan@laurentian.ca to receive the Zoom link.

Winter Orientation - January 5th

Join us for the official Winter 2026 Orientation session for all new graduate students! This session is essential for starting your semester successfully, covering important information on academic resources, student services and more.

  • Date: Monday, January 5th

  • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Location: In-person and via Zoom (Room details and Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees)

This is a great opportunity to meet key faculty members and connect with fellow graduate students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Past Events

GRADflix Competition Winners

Please follow the link to view the Past Events page of the winners! 

Workshops 2024-2025

Here are the various workshops offered in 2024-2025 for graduate students:

  • September 13: Q and A  with NSERC / Question-réponses avec le CRSNG
  • September 27: Navigating the World of Knowledge Dissemination with Dr. Jordan Babando
  • October 11: Le monde de recherche with Dr. Natasha Gerolami
  • October 25: The World of Research with Dr. Natasha Gerolami
  • November 15: Understanding AI and Generative AI with Dr. Meng Cheng Lau
  • November 22: Coming out of Your Shell: Tips on Giving Presentations and Public Speaking with Dr. Michael Emond
  • November 22: Cover Letter, Academic CV, and other important documentation with the Career Hub and Dr. Hoi Cheu
  • January 17: Zotero Workshop with Dan Scott
  • January 24: Present with Intent - Communication Skills for Research Presentations with Dr. Chantal Barriault
  • January 24: Ceating GRADflix videos with Bennett Malcolmson
  • February 14: Weaving Citations into Your Research with Dr. Ernst Gerhardt
  • February 14: Tisser les citations au coeur de votre recherche with Rosanne Parent
  • March 14: La rédaction d'articles universitaires : les grandes lignes with Dr. Mélanie Girard
  • March 28: Atelier Zotero with Marie-Christine Corbeil

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