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Conferences: are they worth the expense?
It's conference season. Let’s weigh the pros and cons.
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How to write a narrative CV
This document should strongly demonstrate your capability as well as the feasibility of your proposed work.
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Is your office a mess? Here are some strategies to declutter
While you may say that your messy office isn’t a distraction, research has shown that it is.
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Drafting the budget for your first SSHRC grant application
Early career researchers tend to be too cautious when budgeting, but if you justify your costs in detail, you will show the reviewers that you have considered all options.
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Five best practices for graduate student professional development
How some Canadian research universities approach graduate professional development.
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Unlearning: why you need to do it
None of us are perfect, and we need to be able to acknowledge that to improve.
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Quick, yet polished visuals for grant applications
Here are some low-effort, high-reward ideas that can contribute to a great looking grant proposal.
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Mindfulness and meditation: a new way to engage the classroom
A simple practice by one Brock University professor is helping foster student attentiveness and mental health.
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The Age-Friendly University: engaging retirees
Some of the principles of an AFU include promoting intergenerational learning and sharing expertise between learners of all ages.
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The importance of science communication skills cannot be overstated
Conferences like ComSciCon offer graduate students a chance to practice their science communication skills in a variety of mediums.
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Broadening career options through job shadowing
A diversity of mentors is instrumental for supporting PhD students in exploring life outside of the tenure track.
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Creating a culture of consent
Strategies for universities to promote respectful relationships on campus.
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Supporting the professional development of early career researchers
As supervisors, PIs and department chairs, individual faculty members can help early career researchers identify and develop their skills.
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Charting a course to inclusion
A newly created digital tool can help promote inclusion and reflect on institutional bias.
