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Thriving after your PhD
Evidence and advice from postdocs about finding your footing in the working world.
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Mentorship matters: Building relationships that shape your grad school success
Having a mentor who is available when you need them and listens to your dreams and concerns objectively is key.
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“Ici, on parle français”: Navigating graduate studies as an anglophone/allophone in a francophone environment
Four non-francophone graduate students reflect on their experiences studying at Université Laval.
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Adapting your writing for a research competition
Presenting in person can be nerve-wracking, but it is a great way to connect with a wider community of scholars.
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MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing together leaders to shape the future of scholarly publishing
Highlights, key discussions, and insights from two days of collaboration, innovation, and open dialogue across leaders within the global research community.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
Bringing capacity to global engagement.
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
A Moroccan BCDI 2030 Scholar committed to empowering women entrepreneurs.
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Grad school application and funding tips for international students
An international grad student and university staff member shares her best advice.
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How to start the process of enhancing your writing versatility
In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.
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How to become a more versatile writer
In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.
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Telling the story of who you are through a scholarship application
Current recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarship share tips and experiences from the application process.
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Three minutes to better knowledge translation
Former Three-Minute Thesis competitors share their winning tips for summarizing years of research to engage any audience.
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Negotiation: A skill that can transform your graduate school experience and beyond
The word often provokes fear, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Bringing your graduate work to life
Concordia University’s Creative Reuse Centre demonstrates how one student used her degree to transform a passion into a major project with real-world impact.
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Tips to help you ace the Graduate Record Examinations on a budget
By clarifying your goals, creating a detailed study plan, and maximizing the many resources that are available, you will increase your chances of doing well on this test.
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Dark academia: dealing with toxic work environments
A step-by-step guide to exiting unhealthy research groups.
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Securing an internship as a master of fine arts student
This time can help you grow your art practice, while you also gain new experiences and expand your network.
