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Webinar Series for Grad Students & Postdocs

Scholarly Skills

Giving your first conference presentation? Commenting on someone else’s work? Maybe you’re converting your academic CV into a professional resume, doing a radio or podcast interview, starting an internship, or going on the academic job market. Wherever you are in your grad or postdoctoral research career, it’s always good to brush up on those scholarly skills – effective and engaging communication, professional presentation, and even academic insider etiquette.

Join us once a month for a casual Dean’s brown bag lunch in which we will workshop these crucial skills and capacities. Whatever your stage or discipline, everyone can benefit from the chance to talk through the nuts and bolts of some aspect of academic praxis – going to conferences, publishing your work, networking with others, starting a major research project, or seeking employment inside or outside the academy.

Hosted by the Dean and Associate Deans of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), and open to all grad students and postdocs at York University; this series is a warm and welcoming place to hone your scholarly skills!

Learn about our next workshop!

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Dissertation Proposal Essentials

Date: October 28, 2026
Location: via Online Webinar

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Getting Unstuck: Tips for Moving Forward with Your Research

Date: November 25, 2026
Location: via Online Webinar

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From Research to Real-World Impact: An Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization for Graduate Student Scholars

Date: December 1, 2026
Location: via Online Webinar

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Digital Research Tools for Doctoral Success

Date: February 3, 2027
Location: via Online Webinar

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From CV to Resume: Preparing for Careers Beyond Academia

Date: February 24, 2027
Location: via Online Webinar

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Graduate School: The Hidden Curriculum

Date: March 24, 2027
Location: via Online Webinar

Missed a workshop? View our recordings!

Learning to Love the Conference Spotlight

First Steps in a Major Research Project

Navigating the Ethics Approval Journey in Graduate Studies

Publishing Your Work

The Road to Defence

Put Your Stress to Work

Getting The Most From Your Graduate Supervisory Experience

Intellectual Property (IP): What You Need to Know

Into the Archive - Working with Primary Sources

AI in Graduate Research: Dos, Dont’s, and Ongoing Discoveries

Talking to the Public: Communicating Your Research to a Non-Academic Audience

Developing a Growth Mindset: Strategies to Thrive a as Grad Student

Navigating Academic Milestones