Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Dominique Lou毛r and Candice Canonne
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Are you a humanities or social science student and not sure if 3MT/MT180 is right for you? Join our info session to find out more!
At the 3MT/MT180 competition, you will bring your research to life in just three minutes – through a journey from in-depth research to a story that inspires and engages every listener. Here’s where your hard work meets your creativity!
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Anastasiia Yemets and Candice Cannone
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at 9I制作厂免费. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school. We also explore the resources, supports, and programming available from the myPath team to help you to forge your own learning path.
In this workshop you will have an opportunity to:
• Understand what an IDP is and how to use one to support your grad school experience
• Discover the resources and support available to help you create your IDP
• Familiarize yourself with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' mandatory IDP reporting requirements for graduate students
• Complete 1 of your 3 IDP reporting requirements!
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez, Anastasiia Yemets
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Stay on track with a 30min “plan your week” session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (most importantly) take the pressure off!
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: April Babey, Agata Rybalkiewicz, and Chantelle Thauvette
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
What’s your next step? This interactive workshop for graduate students will teach you the skills to review position types and work environments within the context of your career. Together, we will help you reflect on your professional identity and preferences, practice deciphering job postings, and identify next steps in your career exploration.
In this workshop you will have the opportunity to…
- Define your personal values, skills, and/or interests
- Practice deciphering job postings
- Identify the next step in your professional development
- Combine the above strategies to make impactful career choices efficiently
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Fathima Asfal, Hadi Hojjati
Location: 680 rue Sherbrooke O, room 1041
Campus: Downtown campus
This workshop dives deeply into how to practice more effectively and how to get better feedback for your presentation while you prepare. We’ll review why watching a video of yourself is so painful for most people and how to work around the feeling to make the most of this tool for self-review. We’ll also cover feedback strategies for content, delivery and visuals when looking for feedback from others. We’ll also discuss strategies for keeping anxiety and imposter syndrome in check. This workshop is part of SKILLSETS’ Presentation Skills series.
Learning outcomes:
- Prepare effectively through self-video review
- Solicit feedback for content, delivery and visuals that is helpful
- Manage presentation-induced anxiety and imposter syndrome
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Dominique Lou毛r and Candice Canonne
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Want to be able to explain your research to your family and friends? Need a quick elevator pitch on what impact your research will have? The 3 Minute Thesis / Ma Thèse en 180 Secondes competition is for you! Attend this info session to learn more about 3MT, details around the competition, and how you will be able to take skills you learn through this experience beyond the competition.
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: Derrick Wong
Location: Frank Dawson Adams Building, 9I制作厂免费 Engine Centre - Seminar room FDA 3
Campus: Downtown campus
Now that you have a grasp on how much money you need, this workshop will focus on the "deal". You'll learn what a venture capital fund is, its structure and how they operate, and what venture capitalists (VCs) look for in an early-stage innovation-driven venture. You'll also learn about the typical elements of a term sheet in connection with equity investments and simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), and caveats when raising money. Finally, we'll explain how a capitalization table works and finish off with a brief overview of minority shareholder rights.
Learning outcomes:- Describe different sources of funding for a startup, in particular venture capital funds.
- Explain the functioning of capitalization tables.
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez, Anastasiia Yemets
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Stay on track with a 30min “plan your week” session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (most importantly) take the pressure off!
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Presenter: SKILLSETS, Graphos
Location: Arts Building, room 150
Campus: Downtown campus
FOR PHD STUDENTS IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS
Just finished your coursework, comps, and prospectus and are feeling lost? You're not alone. The transition to independent research and writing can feel uncertain and isolating--but it doesn't have to.
Join us for a half-day retreat designed to help you set goals, stay motivated, and manage your time as you begin the dissertation phase. Through three interactive sessions and a relaxed coffee hour, you'll gain practical tools and connect with fellow students across the program.
Coffee and other catered refreshments are provided for registered attendees.
No-Show Fee Alert: There are no fees associated with SKILLSETS workshops; however, registering for an event is a commitment to attend. If you can no longer attend, make sure to cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the workshop. Otherwise, a $25 No-Show Fee will be charged to your 9I制作厂免费 student account. For more information on our policy, please go to
Schedule:
- Getting off the Ground, 75min (9:00am to 10:15am)
Develop an individualized timeline for your research and dissertation writing along with an action plan. Explore strategies for setting goals, tracking progress, and maintaining motivation, as well as encourage planning for well-being. - First Steps in Writing, 60min (10:30am to 11:30am)
Learn practical strategies for getting started with dissertation writing, managing large writing projects, and building sustainable writing habits. - Getting the Mentorship You Need, 45min (11:45am to12:30pm)
Discover how to make the most of supervisory relationships, including such topics as best practices in communication, setting expectations, how to request and receive feedback, and cultivate a broader support network. - Closing Community Café, 60min (12:30pm to 1:30pm)
The day will end with a casual coffee hour, with light catered refreshments provided by GPS, to foster informal connections with faculty and university staff. Invited representatives from key services (e.g. 9I制作厂免费 librarian, LWA, CaPS) will be on hand to answer questions.
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Anastasiia Yemets, Candice Canonne
Location: Arts Building, room 150
Campus: Downtown campus
Come join us in this hands-on crafty workshop where you will brainstorm an IDP vision statement and use collaging to make a vision board. Workshop goers will have the opportunity to digitally or physically collage to make a vision board to stay on track with their goals!
All materials will be provided! Enjoy the company of other grad students and let's get crafty.
No-Show Fee Alert: There are no fees associated with SKILLSETS workshops; however, registering for an event is a commitment to attend. If you can no longer attend, make sure to cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the workshop. Otherwise, a $25 No-Show Fee will be charged to your 9I制作厂免费 student account. For more information on our policy, please go to
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Asfal and Hadi Hojjati
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
This workshop teaches participants how to balance confidence and professionalism with dynamic physical and vocal presence. Specifically, participants will learn the importance of gestures and vocal variety; as well as how to use physical space, naming and props. As bonus, this workshop will share a practice routine that will help participants decrease anxiety and improve performance.
Learning outcomes:
- Cultivate a confident physical presence that commands a room
- Develop a clear, natural delivery to connect with any audience
- Establish a dynamic physical and vocal presence while still being professional
- Learn how to practice better to present better
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Candice Canonne and Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at 9I制作厂免费. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school. We also explore the resources, supports, and programming available from the myPath team to help you to forge your own learning path.
In this workshop you will have an opportunity to:
• Understand what an IDP is and how to use one to support your grad school experience
• Discover the resources and support available to help you create your IDP
• Familiarize yourself with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' mandatory IDP reporting requirements for graduate students
• Complete 1 of your 3 IDP reporting requirements!
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Erin Denton and Nathalie Jreidini
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Join us in this virtual panel discussion with 9I制作厂免费 PhD and postdoc alumni working in teaching careers beyond the tenure track! After a brief moderated panel discussion, participants will be invited to ask their own questions to the panelists. All members of the 9I制作厂免费 community are welcome!
Panelists:
Erin Denton (PhD, Sociology), Senior Instructional Designer, Red Nucleus
Nathalie Jreidini (PhD, Biology), Director of Education, Zoo Ecomuseum
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Lorna MacEachern
Location: Thomson House ballroom
Campus: Downtown campus
Interested in creating an Individual Development Plan for yourself but not sure where to start? Join us for a one-day IDP writing retreat - lunch is provided for registered participants.
We’ll walk you through the steps and exercises to write your own IDP using myPath’s research-based approach. During the retreat, you will reflect on and assess your skills and values, imagine and create a vision for your future, and brainstorm your goals.
This roundtable retreat is perfect for those who would prefer to discuss their goals and plans with their peers.
No-Show Fee Alert: There are no fees associated with SKILLSETS workshops; however, registering for an event is a commitment to attend. If you can no longer attend, make sure to cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the workshop. Otherwise, a $25 No-Show Fee will be charged to your 9I制作厂免费 student account. For more information on our policy, please go to
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez, Anastasiia Yemets
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Stay on track with a 30min “plan your week” session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (most importantly) take the pressure off!
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Arav Saherwala and Candice Canonne
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
In this workshop, participants learn how to avoid the pitfalls of building slides that have too much information, take too long to process, and compete for audience attention. By understanding the limits of human visual and auditory language processing, participants learn how to work within them. This workshop teaches: 1) strategic PowerPoint skills that make slides easier to process and more cohesive, 2) how to control audience attention, and 3) how to best test key visuals before presenting.
Learning outcomes:
- Create complementary visuals that aid rather than compete with comprehension
- Use PowerPoint functionality to create more cohesive slides
- Use PowerPoint functionality to better control audience focus
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: Derrick Wong
Location: Frank Dawson Adams Building, 9I制作厂免费 Engine Centre - Seminar room FDA 3
Campus: Downtown campus
In this workshop, you'll learn how venture capitalists (VCs) typically value an early-stage innovation-driven venture. To do that we'll go through and give examples on how to forecast sales and how to set pricing, how to forecast expenses and how to figure out the amount of capital needed to finance your business. We'll also explore some of the more common sources of cash from both public institutions and private organisations.
Learning outcomes:- Describe financial modelling for forecasting profits, losses, and cashflows for a startup.
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez, Anastasiia Yemets
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Stay on track with a 30min “plan your week” session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (most importantly) take the pressure off!
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Carrie Hanson and Hadi Hojjati
Location: Online
This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 9I制作厂免费 Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.
Graduate school demands strong study habits and effective learning strategies. Throughout your degree, your reasons for studying will change (courses to comps to defense), which will require different strategies and approaches. This workshop will help you adapt relevant study techniques for different contexts, improve focus, and develop critical thinking skills. We will also cover practical tips for making the most of study sessions while taking care of yourself. Designed for all disciplines, the workshop will help you develop your skills to navigate academic challenges with confidence and clarity.
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify effective study strategies for specific contexts
- Create a personalized study plan
- Support your own wellbeing while learning in an intense academic environment
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Online
Campus: Downtown campus
Join us to learn about the career pathways of 9I制作厂免费 PhD and Postdoc alumni with a social science and humanities background who are now working in non-academic careers!
Panelists:
- W. Y. Alice Chan (PhD, Education), Executive Director and Co-Founder, Centre de littératie religieuse civique / Centre for Civic Religious Literacy
- Shawn McCutcheon (PhD, History), Open Knowledge Editor, Projet collectif
- Edu Meneses (PhD, Music Technology), Research Director, Société des arts technologiques / Society for Arts and Technology