Gradlife

Nov 29, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
800 Bay - Workshop Room A

Registration Deadline: Nov 29, 2024 09:00 AM

This in-person session for master's and PhD students and postdoctoral fellows is a space to explore cultivating a community of support for both academic and non-academic careers. If you have found concepts like networking tricky or complicated or are not sure how to build a career community of support, this is the session for you.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in academia or seeking non-academic opportunities after completing your graduate studies, the people around you will be important to your career and you will be important in theirs. In this session, we will discuss:

Ways to build connections with peers, your supervisor, committee members, and other staff and faculty you may interact with
How to talk to people at conferences
Cultivating peer connections for support now and in the future
Acknowledging competitive environments that can make it difficult to share and connect with others
Supporting and advocating for others in your career community

Accessibility Note:
While we encourage community building and connection in the session, we understand that some may wish to participate independently. We trust you know what is best for you, so you will have an opportunity to work on your document independently and/or in collaboration with others.

What you need to know:

Ensure you register! Registration will close by 9am on the day of the workshop.
If possible, please arrive a couple of minutes before the start time as events start on time and you don't want to miss important information.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate.
If there is additional capacity, waitlisted individuals will be notified via email prior to the start of the session.
Only University of Toronto students and recent graduates (within the past two years) are eligible to attend.
Need a private space? Use the Campus Online Synchronous Space Finder.

How the event works:

Movement involved: Alternatives to moving around the room are built into the agenda.
Participation Expectations: Participants are expected to attend in person. Individuals will be sitting in small groups and participate in multiple small group discussions.
Technology: The session will use PowerPoint slides. The room has one large screen at the front and the facilitator will be using a microphone. Download a PDF of the slides in advance
Workshop Space: The room is on the 5th floor accessed by elevators. It has large windows along one side of the room and moveable tables and chairs to accommodate mobility devices. Reserved seating can be provided upon request.
Materials: You do not have to bring any materials for this event. We encourage you to come prepared with questions and suggest you bring something to record your thoughts and notes
Privacy: Workshops will not be recorded without the express permission of the participants.
Washrooms: Accessible and all gender washrooms are located on the same floor, near reception

If you require disability-related accommodations for an event or workshop, please e-mail us at careerservices@utoronto.ca.

Gradlife

Graduate Students - Cultivate Your Career Community of Support in Academia & Beyond