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Professional and career development

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Get ready for what's next

Whether you want to pursue a career in or outside of academia, Dalhousie’s graduate student professional development will strengthen your abilities to thrive while you study and prepare you for whatever path you want to take when you graduate. We will help you identify the skills you want to develop, map out a course to obtain them, and provide the experiences you need to meet your goals. 

Dal GradPD

Dal GradPD offers graduate students tailored professional development through free workshops and events, collaborating with university partners and external providers to enhance their degree and career preparation.

Discover the Dal GradPD program
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3 Minute Thesis

The annual 3 Minute Thesis competition gives graduate researchers from across the university a platform to share the ideas that drive their work.

Compete in the 3 Minute Thesis
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OpenThink

The OpenThink Initiative aims to equip Dalhousie’s graduate students with the skills to take their research beyond the university to influence public discourse and policy. 

Become an OpenThinker
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BIPOC Mentoring Academy

The BIPOC Mentoring Academy is designed to support the professional development of BIPOC graduate students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Learn more about the program and see how to get involved as a mentor.
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BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy

Career advising

Ready to explore your professional options for after graduation? Book an appointment with one of Dalhousie’s career advisors to build your plan.

Find out how to receive career advising support