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Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Exploring Your Professional Path After Grad School

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:33:48 -0400

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: April Babey, Agata Rybalkiewicz, and Chantelle Thauvette
Location: CaPS Design Lab, 3600 McTavish St, Brown Bldg, Room 2200

What’s your next step? This interactive workshop for graduate students will teach you the skills to review position types and work environments within the context of your career. Together, we will help you reflect on your professional identity and preferences, practice deciphering job postings, and identify next steps in your career exploration.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to…

Define your personal values, skills, and/or interests
Practice deciphering job postings
Identify the next step in your professional development
Combine the above strategies to make impactful career choices efficiently

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:21:26 -0400

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at 91��. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school. We also explore the resources, supports, and programming available from the myPath team to help you to forge your own learning path.

In this workshop you will have an opportunity to:
• Understand what an IDP is and how to use one to support your grad school experience
• Discover the resources and support available to help you create your IDP
• Familiarize yourself with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' mandatory IDP reporting requirements for graduate students
• Complete 1 of your 3 IDP reporting requirements!

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral program (CGRS-D) Info Session

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:48:24 -0400

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

For current doctoral students and incoming (Fall 2026) doctoral students, this is an information session to help you navigate the ins and outs of applying to the Tri Agency (CIHR / NSERC /SSHRC) doctoral awards (CGRS-D). Learn about eligibility requirements, instructions for transcripts, selecting the correct Tri Agency and helpful advice on timelines and preparing your application.

For more information about funding resources, check out the Funding website.
For questions, please submit at ticket to the Funding team.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:11:13 -0400

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: How to Manage Your Time as an Overwhelmed Grad Student

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:28:31 -0400

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Carrie Hanson, Hannah Medley
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Struggling to stay on top of your academic research, professional development, and personal commitments? This practical workshop is designed specifically for graduate students to help you take control of your time. Learn effective day-to-day planning strategies, prioritize tasks with confidence, and build sustainable routines that support your long-term goals. Through hands-on activities and real-life examples, you'll leave with tools to reduce stress, boost productivity, and make time for what matters most.

After this workshop, you will be able to:

Maintain your short and long-term goals using an Individual Development Plan
Identify your areas of strength and opportunities for growth when managing your time
Reflect upon your personal, academic, and professional priorities to create an actionable to-do list and ideal week
Navigate personal obstacles to successfully implement your plan

This workshop counts towards the IDP requirement.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:28:25 -0400

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:33:24 -0400

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:40:05 -0400

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:21:23 -0400

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:25:15 -0400

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your 91�� Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.