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PhD studies: perception vs reality
How do I tell my friends and family about what I really do as a doctoral student?
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Writing a successful narrative CV
A guide and template to help you ace the upcoming Tri-Agency curriculum vitae.
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Creating student connection and belonging
Attention to student wellbeing includes fostering relationship-rich campus cultures.
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Teaching experience in the academic job market
“Evidence of teaching effectiveness” adds to the ever-growing demands on graduate students.
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How to craft a mentoring journey that suits you in grad school
Your needs are unique and you must take the time to reflect on who would best serve you as a mentor (hint: it probably shouldn’t be your supervisor).
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Why you should consider reinventing yourself after retirement
It is important to move beyond your previous experience and challenge yourself in this new phase of life.
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The future of Canadian ‘edugration’: A closer look at Saskatchewan
With the recent international student cap imposed by the federal government, the Prairie province will now be competing for a smaller potential pool of international students.
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Creating effective teaching slides
Advice for preparing your PowerPoints for September.
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The grad school pressure cooker: How to keep your cool
When you feel overwhelmed, it is good practice to remind yourself about what you hoped to achieve in this academic space.
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Helping undergrads see the ‘flip side’ of research
Programs like U of T’s Scholars-in-Residence offer students the opportunity to dive into a project and discover whether academic research is for them.
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How to build a relationship with your supervisor before the thesis work begins
Starting the lines of communication early will lighten your emotional load by having someone already in your corner once the writing starts.
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Why you should prep your fall courses now
The best time to prep courses is when you are still operating in ‘teaching mode’ and haven’t turned into ‘research mode’ yet.
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Acknowledging the emotional labour of academic work
Emotional labour and care work are part of academia. They should be recognized as such.
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How to integrate an outlier chapter in the draft of your scholarly monograph
Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.
