PREP Events

Professional & Research Education Program (PREP)

PREP Events

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Responsible Conduct of Research (Session 2)

Facilitated by Eileen Denovan-Wright, PhD, Associate Dean, Research

Responsible conduct of research training is mandated by the tri-council funding agencies for all new researchers. This 1.5-hour workshop will use small-group discussions of cases relevant to current research issues, such as authorship, data management, and conflict of interest.

January 7. 2025
10:00-11:30am
Hybrid (MS Teams) & in-person (capacity = 15)

If you have not attended this workshop at some point during your graduate program, please plan to attend this fall.

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Peer Review with the Writing Centre

Facilitatod by Janice MacDonald Eddington, Coordinator of Operations, Writing Advisor, 黑料吃瓜网Writing Center

This session will focus on guided peer review techniques that focus on the classroom situation but includes take-away skills that are transferrable to other review situations. Engaging in effective peer review provides value not only to the work being reviewed, but to the reviewer.

January 22, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Three Minutes to Shine: Crafting Your 3MT Presentation

Facilitatod by Kala Clarke, Director, Professional Development and Student Engagement FGS

This session is designed to help graduate students prepare and excel in their Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations. Learn how to distill complex research into a concise, engaging narrative that resonates with a general audience. Discover strategies for structuring your talk, refining your delivery, and working with the rules and rubric. Leave equipped to confidently showcase your research in just three minutes.

February 4, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Research Ethics Series

Facilitated by Hillary Furguson, MHE, PhD Manager, Research Ethics, Office of Research Services

A refresher on research ethics in the historical context, as well as information on how research ethics are handled nationally and locally. It is also intended to prepare students for conducting more ethically minded research and for navigating REB systems.

Tuesday February 11, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Introduction to Cantrain!

Facilitated by Lisa Goos, Cantrain COO and Jodi Langley, Cantrain Post-Doc award recipient

Introducing Cantrain!听 This session will provide an overview of Cantrain and explain how it is supporting clinical trial education and training in Canada, including student funding opportunities.听 The session will also provide an overview of what it is like to be funded through Cantrain as a student (presentations, webinars, educational materials, mentor support and the annual conference).

Wednesday March 19, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Presenting with Purpose: Skills for Engaging Oral and Poster Presentations

Facilitated by Kirill Rosen, Assistant Dean Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics & Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

This 1.5-hour session equips participants with the tools and techniques to create compelling oral and poster presentations. Learn how to structure your content for clarity, design visually appealing posters, and communicate with confidence.

Wednesday April 9, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Plain Talk, Big Impact: Sharing Your Research Beyond Academia

Facilitated by Dayna Park, Manager, Advancement Communications and Laura Eggertson, 黑料吃瓜网Advancement

Unlock the art of impactful communication with Plain Talk, Big Impact: Sharing Your Research Beyond Academia. Led by journalism and public relations experts, Laura Eggertson and Dayna Park, this session is designed to help students learn how to translate complex ideas into compelling stories for non-academic audiences, including donors and the media. Gain practical skills in crafting plain-language elevator pitches, mastering media interviews, and aligning your research with donor priorities to build connections and secure support.

Wednesday April 16, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
In-person (Capacity = 15)

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Managing Time and Avoiding Procrastination

Facilitated by Career Services

If you are trying to find balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won鈥檛 want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination.听 Managing Time & Avoiding Procrastination, will help you identify your priorities, highlight different time management tools, learn how to manage your semester, and discuss procrastination coping strategies. One of our program鈥檚 eight experienced study coaches leads this hour-long synchronous workshop. It features in-class activities and take-home handouts to support your development of new time management strategies!

TBA - April 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

Registration will open once the date has been confirmed

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Open access: Improve impact, fulfill funders, and keep your cash

Facilitated by Melissa Rothfus, PhD, MLIS (she/her) Scholarly Communications Librarian, 黑料吃瓜网Libraries

Most people have heard of open access publishing, but many misunderstandings and misconceptions persist. Many funders require open access publication which improves accessibility and potential impact. However, publishing in an open access journal can be extremely expensive and some free options do not fulfill funder policies. This session will dispel myths, clarify options, and prepare researchers to make informed decisions about where and how to publish and share their work.

Wednesday May 7, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
Virtual (MS Teams)

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Graduate and medical students receive a transcript notation after attending 7 PREP sessions.