Join one of our Grad Room Community Animators daily at 10:00 a.m. for a virtual coffee hour. This is an opportunity to engage in an informal discussion with your fellow U of T grad students and help combat stress and isolation.
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
This workshop is taught by Dr. Jane FreemanLike research papers and theses, thesis and grant proposals require graduate students to situate their work within the context of other research in their field(s). A well constructed literature review will help you to clarify key points for your reader such as why your work needs to be […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
This workshop is taught by Ostap SorokaOral presentations are a fact of life for all graduate students and are a part of one's regular tasks in the modern professional workplace as well. Join us to learn the techniques and core considerations that may help optimize your chances of giving a professional level presentation in the […]
GPS Credit: 0.33 in Personal Effectiveness You have developed essential skills through your academic, professional, and co-curricular experiences. In this workshop you will learn how to recognize and articulate these competencies, and you will identify future opportunities to demonstrate or enhance your skills. What you need to know.• Ensure you register! Registration will provide you […]
This workshop is taught by Dr. Jane FreemanLike research papers and theses, thesis and grant proposals require graduate students to situate their work within the context of other research in their field(s). A well constructed literature review will help you to clarify key points for your reader such as why your work needs to be […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
This workshop is taught by Lina BalsamoCreating flow can be a challenge for student writers. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we'll explore strategies for effectively navigating transitions, organizing details, and linking ideas--all without relying heavily on the traditional words and phrases you may be unknowingly misusing in your work.Registration for online GCAC workshops is required. Once […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
This workshop is taught by Dr. Jane FreemanThis workshop has two parts. We'll start by talking about Aristotle's topics of invention (explicit critical thinking strategies that help in making diagramming more effective) and then connect those to a sequence of three diagramming techniques to use when clarifying your thinking. These techniques are designed to help […]
Professional development and career planning in uncertain times. Click here to view the mini-conference program.
Description: Skills of Communication is a full-day course featuring the tools and tips of better verbal communication. It will test your assumptions and mental models and for many it may be the first time you learn about the Ladder of Inference, the Johari Window and more. The goal is to make you more aware of the […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
Graduate Speaker Series is a bi-weekly series for UofT students featuring UofT graduate students from all academic backgrounds presenting their research and ideas to a general audience of graduate students. We invite all UofT graduate students to attend, engage with speakers, learn about academic disciplines other than their own and build new connections. Our June […]
Avoiding a difficult conversation with a supervisor or fellow grad student because you don't know where to start? Worried about how to articulate your interests or assert an academic boundary? Join the G2G Peer Advisors from the Graduate Conflict Resolution Centre for an interactive online chat about navigating difficult conversations online and offline. We will share tips and […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Wondering how you can get the most out of your supervisory relationship? Want to know how you can use the Graduate Supervision Guidelines and effective conflict resolution strategies to implement positive change? Join G2G Peer Advisors from the Graduate Conflict Resolution Centre (GCRC) for an interactive online discussion about the challenges of working with a […]
This workshop is taught by Lina BalsamoAn important part of mastering academic writing is being able to present claims with the appropriate balance of confidence, caution, and precision. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we'll discuss the writing choices that help to make us more accurate and credible academics.Registration for online GCAC workshops is required. Once you […]
This workshop is taught by Dr. Jane Freeman and Jeff NewmanThis workshop will be jointly led by Dr. Freeman, Director of GCAC, and Jeff Newman, College Librarian, New College. In the workshop we will consider strategies for note-taking during lectures and in response to written texts, the varying benefits of different formats for note taking […]
The lab is a complex working and research environment where simple miscommunication can often lead to difficult working relationships and disrupted research. While many grad students are no longer able to be in the lab on campus, the issues they dealt with previously can carry over into their work from home and with colleagues online. […]
GPS Credits: 0.33 in Personal Effectiveness In this session, you will learn about interviews outside of academia and how to position your graduate and other experiences effectively to potential employers in an authentic way. What you need to know.• Ensure you register! Registration will provide you with the link and instructions for accessing the online […]
This workshop is taught by Clare NippardEmail is playing an increasingly important role in our academic interactions, and this can be problematic. For example, it can be challenging to know how to appropriately express yourself when communicating, with a supervisor, or a student if you are a TA. This workshop takes a case-study approach to address practical issues […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
Connect with other grad students and play fun virtual games! No experience required. Facilitated by our Gradlife ambassador. Registration required.
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
This workshop is taught by Lina BalsamoLess is more, especially when writing short documents. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we'll discuss tips for crafting abstracts and short documents, keeping words brief while communicating substance.Registration for online GCAC workshops is required. Once you register, you will receive a link to join the live workshop at the scheduled […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
This workshop is taught by Clare NippardHave you found the switch to online classes challenging? Do you lack confidence when participating in virtual meetings? Through addressing topics such as using video to build connection and speaking up and being heard online, this workshop will identify simple steps and review best practices to help you to […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
During this time of physical isolation, GCAC would like you to come and write with us! We’ll be having two Twitter Write Along sessions each week: Mondays, 2:00-4:00 and Thursdays, 10:00-12:00. Please feel free to join @UofTGCAC by using the hashtag #GCACWrites. These sessions will be hosted by Rachael Cayley, who will also be available to answer your writing questions. All you need […]
This workshop is taught by Dr. Rachael Cayley One of the key challenges of graduate study is balancing the many demands on your time; every graduate student needs to manage both increased workload and increased autonomy. One of the areas in which you’re most likely to struggle is being productive as a writer. In this […]
This online workshop is taught by Dr. Peter GravIn this 30-minute online workshop for students in the humanities and social sciences, we’ll take a look at how we introduce other people’s research into our writing through quotation and paraphrase. We’ll consider the various levels of citation (from short quotations to large generalizations), the pros and […]
This online workshop is taught by Dr. Peter GravAll scientific investigation is built upon previous research, which necessitates you introducing and discussing the work of others in your writing. In this online workshop we’ll look at the ins and outs of citing the literature effectively in science writing. Topics covered will include the role played […]
GPS Credit: 0.33 in Personal Effectiveness In this session, you will develop a personal brand (your research, your expertise, etc.) that you would like to represent online. We will discuss different online platforms (websites, blogs, and social media) that will help you connect with your audience. What you need to know.• Ensure you register! Registration […]
