Get career ready
Dal GradPD is your go-to hub to learn about professional development designed for your specific needs as a graduate student. Together with partners across the university and external providers, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) assembles an ongoing schedule of free workshops and events aimed to help you prepare for a diversity of careers.
The four pillars of the Dal GradPD program are dedicated to building skills necessary for success in any career — Communication, Career Intelligence, Health and Wellbeing, and Leadership — and are offered exclusively to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Upcoming Dal GradPD workshops and experiential learning
Professional Career Development Group
Graduating this year and feeling anxious about life after university or unprepared for an uncertain job market?
Attend this career development support group facilitated by a career counsellor to build a peer support network and confidence as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life!
Registration is now available on the MyCareer events calendar. Go to the next Friday on the events calendar to register, after which you will be contacted to confirm your eligibility and additional details. New registrations will be accepted weekly throughout the term, but space is limited, so students are encouraged to register early!
Date and time: Ongoing weekly; Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.
Partner: Bissett Student Success Centre Academic Advising and Career Services
Type: In-Person
Pillar: Career intelligence
Location: McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building
Professional Career Development Group
Graduating this year and wondering what you are going to do with your degree?
Feeling anxious about life after university or unprepared for an uncertain job market?
Attend this career development support group facilitated by a career counsellor to build a peer support network and confidence as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life! Bonus: Participants who complete the group may be eligible to add as an activity on their Co-Curricular Record!
The group will improve your confidence and skills in:
- Self-awareness, career planning and setting career goals
- Building hope and dealing with uncertainty in a changing job market
- Overcoming networking and interviewing anxiety
Partner: Career Services and Health and Wellness
Date: Mondays Februrary 2 - March 9, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location: Studley Campus
Research Camp for Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students
The Research Camp is designed to take you through the elements of research from basic to advanced. The program is offered through a combination of asynchronous modules on Brightspace and live sessions offered in-person, hybrid, or online through Teams. Modules may include short video lectures and interactive exercises to help you brush up on your literature searching, writing, information management, and research skills.
Partner: Dal Libraries
Date/time: Asynchronous and ongoing
Type: Online
Writing Centre Daily Pomodoro Sessions
The Writing Centre offers daily group online writing sessions every weekday morning. Join Writing Centre staff members, students, and other members of the Dal community to set writing goals and write against the clock in two 23-minute bursts to help you get started on your writing day. No preregistration or commitment is necessary. Come to as many or as few sessions as you like!
Partner: Writing Centre
Date: Weekdays
Time: 10:05 to 10:55 a.m. AT
Type: Online
Location: via BB Collaborate
Ombudsperson
The Ombudsperson Office is available to all Dalhousie students for free, confidential, impartial, and independent support to help resolve any university-related concerns. Some examples include:
• Providing general resource information and making appropriate referrals
• Identifying and explaining relevant university processes/policies
• Working with students to explore and strategize options for problem-solving
• Listening and providing an objective perspective
Partner: International Centre & Ombudsperson Office
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location: International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Drop-in immigration advising (in person)
The IC offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. If you need to book advising for longer than 30 minutes, you can book an appointment with an Immigration Advisor. Drop-in sessions are also available on the Sexton Campus (Melda Murray Student Centre) on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Partner: International Centre
Date: Monday to Friday
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location: International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Drop-in Writing Advising (in person)
Our International Student Writing Advisor will be at the IC for virtual and in-person writing appointments.
Partner: Writing Centre and International Centre
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AT
Type: In-person
Location: International Centre, 1246 LeMarchant St., Main floor
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: Online via Teams
The Galentine’s Games Night is designed to bring female-identifying graduate students together for a fun and welcoming night. The event will feature games and shared dishes from different countries, creating an inclusive space for connection, cultural exchange, and community-building among graduate students.
Max registration is 40--we will email if you are placed on the wait list.
Partners: International Centre, Grad Mentors
Date: January 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. AT
Type: In-person (location will be sent after registration)
Mental Health Awareness Week: Black Student Wellness Night: Expression through Colour
Join us for a creative mental health event centred on supporting Black students’ well‑being. Express yourself through arts and crafts like mood boards, decorated journal covers, and affirmation cards in a welcoming space focused on rest, joy, and self‑care. No experience needed—come as you are. All materials provided; feel free to bring your own journal.
Partner: BSAC
Date: January 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location: The Social - Basement of the old University Club (entrance facing Wickwire Field)
Copyright Quickchat: Public Domain
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
January 1st used to mean a new group of works would enter the public domain in Canada, but as of December 30, 2022, a twenty-year freeze on new entrants to Canada's Public Domain began. Canada's term of copyright changed from the author's life + 50 years to the author’s life + 70 years due to CUSMA trade negotiations. What does this mean for your research and education activities? Join the Copyright Office for a quick overview of what you need to know about Canada's public domain.
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
A, B, or C? Strategies for Multiple Choice Exams
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
There are so many resume tips and templates out there, it’s hard to know where to begin.
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, the Bissett Student Success Centre’s Career Advisor will introduce, or re-introduce you to resume fundamentals, including their purpose, structure, and content. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to begin building an effective resume.
Registration is encouraged. Register via myCareer’s Event Calendar. This workshop is for all current Dalhousie University and University of King’s College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Services
Type: Online via Teams
Do you have a resume, but are looking for ways to make it even better?
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, you’ll join the Bissett Student Success Centre’s Career Advisor in a guided evaluation of your resume. You will leave with an improved version of your resume, as well as the knowledge and skills to continue improving your resume.
Registration is encouraged. Register via myCareer’s Event Calendar. This workshop is for all current Dalhousie University and University of King’s College students as well as recent alumni
Partner: Career Services
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Services
Type: Online via Teams
Register for Naloxone & Opioid Poisoning Response Training
Facilitated by: Jonnie-Lyn Baron (she/her), Student Health Promotion Manager & Site Lead, Take Home Naloxone Program, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Who can attend? Naloxone training is open to everyone — Dalhousie and Kings students, staff, faculty, and community members.
What will I learn?
• Principles of harm reduction
• How to address stigma & use person first language
• Your rights under The Good Samaritan Act
• How to use Naloxone/Narcan Intramuscular and Intranasal kits
• How to identify & respond to a suspected opioid poisoning
Partner: Health and Wellness
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. AT
Pillar: Health & Wellbeing
Type: Hybrid
Location: In-person: Student Health & Wellness Centre, 1246 LeMarchant Street, Halifax, NS, 2nd Floor, Group Room 1
Online via Microsoft Teams (link included in confirmation and reminder emails)
Create your own Individual Development Plan
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personal roadmap that can identify personal and professional goals and objectives. In this interactive workshop we would reflect on our achievements, articulate our values, and explore future goals to develop an action plan moving forward in your academic and professional growth. This session will also introduce the Dal GradPD Certificate and how you can take part in this opportunity at Dalhousie.
Facilitator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Senior Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
Partner: FGS
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. AT
Type: Online via Teams
Dal Libraries Winter Orientation: Researching for the Literature Review
Do you have a course assignment that requires a literature review? This session will cover how to do in-depth and methodical searches. We’ll talk about what reviews are, why we do them, what the process looks like, and what supports are available through Dal Libraries.
Partner: Libraries
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Building a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
In this workshop, facilitators will introduce the pedagogical competencies and frameworks of Intercultural Teaching Competence (ITC) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), reflective tools that help guide instructors in designing courses and creating safe, interactive, flexible, and culturally responsive classroom environments.
The workshop will centre on a (virtual) “hands-on” activity where participants in small groups will arrange the “building blocks” of culturally responsive teaching by identifying the connections and overlaps of UDL and ITC. Then, together, we will reflect on, discuss, and strategize ways to incorporate these concepts into our course designs and teaching practices.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
DROP-IN: Professional Photobooth
Time to take or update your professional photo?
Swing by the Bissett Student Success Centre (4th Floor, Student Union Building; accessible by stairs and elevator) to take or update your professional headshot and LinkedIn profile photo. While you wait for your turn in front of the camera, connect with Peer Career Advisors or the Career Advisor to learn more about how to strengthen your LinkedIn profile and approach.
This is a drop-in event, registration is not required. Photos will be emailed to you within 5-business days.
This event is for all current Dalhousie University and University of King’s College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Bissett Student Success Centre, 4th Floor, Student Union Building
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
CLT Virtual Graduate Students & TAs Drop-ins (monthly)
Drop in anytime during the session if you have questions about your role as a TA, CLT’s workshops for graduate students, or the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) program. Whether you are navigating your first teaching assignment or looking to deepen your professional development, this informal space is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the supports available to you. No registration is required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Presentation and Speaking Skills
Do you need to deliver an oral presentation for class? Are you having trouble organizing your talk? Are you nervous about presenting to a group? This workshop will give you tips on choosing your topic, organizing your material, using visual aids, and delivering your presentation. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Goldberg 430
Whether you are working on a term paper, a grant proposal, thesis, or a piece of creative writing, knowing your audience is an essential component of the writing process. But how do we identify our audience, and what can we do to target our writing to them? This workshop will equip students with the skills to communicate effectively to different types of audiences.
Partner: Writing Centre
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type: Online via Teams
BUILD: Create Your Cover Letter
Cover letters are an important part of job applications, as they showcase your most relevant skills and experiences to employers. Learn the whys, whats, and hows behind creating an effective cover letter!
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, the Bissett Student Success Centre’s Career Advisor will introduce, or re-introduce you to cover letter fundamentals, including their purpose, structure, and content. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to begin writing effective cover letters.
Registration is encouraged. Register via myCareer’s Event Calendar. This workshop is for all current Dalhousie University and University of King’s College students as well as recent alumni.
Partner: Career Services
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Services
Type: Online via Teams
SHIFT: Using Your CV to Build Your Resume
Do CVs and resumes have similarities? Yes! Are they the same? No!
In this 30-minute virtual workshop, you'll join the Bissett Student Success Centre's Career Advisor in examining the differences and similarities between CVs and resumes. You will leave with increased awareness of what document to submit when prompted with a "Resume/CV" application field as well as concrete steps on how you can use your CV to build a strong resume.
This workshop is intended for grad students at Dalhousie University and University of King's College.
Partner: Career Services
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Do you think working in a group is a nightmare but you have to participate in a group project? This workshop will help you work effectively in a team environment by teaching you about group roles, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and how to avoid (and solve) common group work problems. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Short Answer and Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Studying 101: How to Study Effectively
Do you try to study and realize you don't know where to begin? Do you need guidance figuring out how to be successful in university? This workshop will provide you with a system and structure that you can apply to any course in order to achieve your overall academic goals. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Apuknajit Mid-Winter Feast Celebration
Please join us in the Ko'jua Okuom at the Killam Library for a mid-winter feast to celebrate Apuknajit! In Mi'kmaw culture, the beginning of February marks Apuknajit, when people gather to share food to get through the hardest month of the year.
4:30 p.m. - Welcome & and smudging
5:00 -6:00 p.m. - Feast! Traditional + contemporary
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Jude Gerrard (Millbrook First Nation)
Partner: Libraries
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health and Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location: Killam Library
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
This workshop focuses on word choice and its implications for effective writing. We’ll cover tone, clarity, using evocative verbs, how to use (and not use) a thesaurus, and other components of prose. Students will work on a sample text using the strategies explored in the workshop. Bring your own sample or we will provide one! No registration required.
Partner: Writing Centre
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type: Online via Teams
Get Focused: Concentration and Memorization
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Spring Writing Week for Graduate and Professional Program Students
Are you a graduate or professional student feeling isolated in your writing as you work on a thesis, dissertation, manuscript, or other paper? Join together as a community of writers during the Writing Centre's Online Quarterly Writing Week, Spring Session.
Build motivation and momentum, and find support, accountability, and consistency through daily check-ins with peers and experienced advisors. Check in online at 9 a.m., spend part (or all!) of your day writing on your own, and check back in at 4 p.m. Optional 30-minute online workshops are also available each morning after check-in.
This week is designed for a graduate audience but may also benefit senior undergraduates writing a thesis or preparing for a conference presentation.
Partner: Writing Centre
Date: February 9-14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and success! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell, Room 1201
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Building Your Narrative Story: Writing Effective Statements of Interest / Personal Statements
Facilitated by Janice MacDonald Eddington, Coordinator of Operations, Writing Advisor
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.
Partner: Writing Centre & PREP
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Managing Time and Avoiding Procrastination
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
2026 Webinar for Canadian Nursing Students - Why BC?
Discover exciting New Grad Nurse opportunities and supports waiting for you across British Columbia (BC) in this free, interactive, and information-packed webinar hosted by Health Match BC.
This webinar is specifically designed for recent and soon-to-be new graduates of Canadian Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse programs, and is a great opportunity for current nursing students!
Seven reasons why you should attend this webinar:
1) Connect with BC Health Employers
2) Understand the Registration Process
3) Explore Employment and Specialty Training Opportunities
4) Learn about Salary, Benefits and Premiums
5) Take Part in a National First
6) Explore Life in BC
7) Learn More About Financial Support Programs
Whether you're ready to start your career or just beginning to explore your options, this webinar is your chance to ask questions, connect with experts, and plan your next steps. Interested in connecting with the New Grad recruiter at Health Match BC? Create an account at www.NursingJobsBC.ca. Register today to reserve your spot!
Partner: Career Services
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Services
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
CLT Virtual Graduate Students & TAs Drop-ins (monthly)
Drop in anytime during the session if you have questions about your role as a TA, CLT’s workshops for graduate students, or the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) program. Whether you are navigating your first teaching assignment or looking to deepen your professional development, this informal space is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the supports available to you. No registration is required.
Partner: Libraries & PREP
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
Graduate Student Inquiring Minds
Are you a graduate, professional or mature student from any field looking to enhance your CV with meaningful professional development?
Interested in learning more about mental health and how to support yourself and others—both on campus and in your community?
Whether you're preparing for a career in academia, research, healthcare, education, or another path, this training offers valuable insights and practical tools to deepen your understanding of mental health and strengthen your ability to support others
Partner: Health and Wellness
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Copyright Quickchat: Fair Dealing in Detail, a Celebration of Fair Dealing Week
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
The Two-Part Test? The Six Factors of Fair Dealing? Fair Dealing Guidelines? What does it all mean? Join the Copyright Office as we celebrate Fair Dealing Week by taking a deeper look at all things Fair Dealing in the context of post-secondary education.
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Notetaking and Listening Techniques
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Register for Naloxone & Opioid Poisoning Response Training
Facilitated by: Jonnie-Lyn Baron (she/her), Student Health Promotion Manager & Site Lead, Take Home Naloxone Program, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Who can attend? Naloxone training is open to everyone — Dalhousie and Kings students, staff, faculty, and community members.
What will I learn?
• Principles of harm reduction
• How to address stigma & use person first language
• Your rights under The Good Samaritan Act
• How to use Naloxone/Narcan Intramuscular and Intranasal kits
• How to identify & respond to a suspected opioid poisoning
Partner: Health and Wellness
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. AT
Pillar: Health & Wellbeing
Type: Hybrid
Location: In-person: Student Health & Wellness Centre, 1246 LeMarchant Street, Halifax, NS, 2nd Floor, Group Room 1
Online via Microsoft Teams (link included in confirmation and reminder emails)
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Louise Gillis (she/her), Research Data Management Librarian, Kellogg Library
Good data management planning and practices are essential in research. More than that, they help fulfill granting body and publisher requirements. This presentation will provide you with an overview of research data management and introduce helpful resources including the free, online Data Management Plan (DMP) Assistant tool.
Partner: Libraries & PREP
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and success! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
A, B, or C? Strategies for Multiple Choice Exams
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Decolonizing Syllabi in Practice (TA focus)
This interactive workshop invites graduate students/TAs to take a fresh look at the syllabus as a living document rather than a fixed contract. Colonial legacies are often embedded in course design and curriculum structures, shaping what counts as valid knowledge, whose voices are prioritized, and how learning is evaluated. Together, we will critically examine how choices about readings, course guidelines, assignments, and grading structures can reproduce coloniality.
Through a collaborative Decolonizing Syllabi in Practice, we will reimagine how a syllabus can: (i) be seen as a living document; (ii) create space for diverse voices and epistemologies; (iii) encourage decolonizing learning environments; (iv) examine dominant norms embedded in course design and evaluation.
The session emphasizes a co-creative approach where participants explore the syllabus together with others, sharing strategies, and reflecting on what it means to approach the syllabus through a decolonial lens.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
What does writing mean in the age of AI? In this workshop, we’ll explore what Large Language Models (LLMs) have (or have not) changed about writing. Students will be provided with ideas and skills to write effectively in an era increasingly defined by automation. No registration required.
Partner: Writing Centre
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication.
Type: Online via Teams
Copyright Quickchat: Creative Commons Licensing, an Open Education Week Special!
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: In-person
Location: Rowe Building, room 5001
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Short Answer and Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Studying 101: How to Study Effectively
Do you try to study and realize you don't know where to begin? Do you need guidance figuring out how to be successful in university? This workshop will provide you with a system and structure that you can apply to any course in order to achieve your overall academic goals. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Get Focused: Concentration and Memorization
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
CLT Virtual Graduate Students & TAs Drop-ins (monthly)
Drop in anytime during the session if you have questions about your role as a TA, CLT’s workshops for graduate students, or the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) program. Whether you are navigating your first teaching assignment or looking to deepen your professional development, this informal space is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the supports available to you. No registration is required.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
A, B, or C? Strategies for Multiple Choice Exams
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell Building, Room 1201
Notetaking and Listening Techniques
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell Building, room 1107
Managing Time and Avoiding Procrastination
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Short Answer and Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Rowe building, room 5001
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Presentation and Speaking Skills
Do you need to deliver an oral presentation for class? Are you having trouble organizing your talk? Are you nervous about presenting to a group? This workshop will give you tips on choosing your topic, organizing your material, using visual aids, and delivering your presentation. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Copyright Questions Online Drop-In
Presenters: Jaclyn Chambers Page, Scott MacPherson
Flummoxed by Fair Dealing? Puzzled by public domain? Curious about Creative Commons licences? Pop into our online help room and ask about any copyright concerns that have been keeping you up at night!
Please note: copyright information shared in these sessions is not intended as legal advice and is provided as guidance for the use of works for educational and research purposes at Dalhousie University.
Partner: Libraries and Copyright Office
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Short Answer and Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Building Career Hope and Resilience as a Grad Student
The labour market is changing at a rapid pace and it can feel daunting to even the most educated and experienced job seekers. Attend this session focused on helping grad students build hope, resilience, and confidence as you prepare to launch your career. The session will include exploration of values and goal setting that will help move you in the direction of a successful future!
Partner: Bissett Student Success Centre Academic Advising and Career Services
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
Everyday EDIA Practices for TAs
This workshop introduces teaching assistants (TAs) to everyday equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) practices that are practical, grounded, and doable. Rather than viewing EDIA as an add-on, participants will explore how small, intentional choices in communication, facilitation, and assessment can meaningfully shape students’ learning experiences. Through brief case-based scenarios drawn from real teaching contexts, TAs will discuss how to respond to common challenges such as classroom dynamics. We will conclude with concrete pedagogical strategies that TAs can immediately apply in their tutorials, labs, and grading, including inclusive facilitation moves, accessible lesson planning tips, and approaches to fostering welcoming and supportive learning environments.
Students who are not currently TAs are also welcome to attend, as the workshop offers valuable preparation for future teaching roles and careers in academia.
Partner: Centre for Learning and Teaching
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams (link will be sent after registration)
Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and success! No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing
Type: Online via Teams
Get Focused: Concentration and Memorization
Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 30, 2026
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell building, room 1201
A, B, or C? Strategies for Multiple Choice Exams
Do you need help understanding how test questions are designed? Do you need some tips on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to taking multiple choice exams. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Notetaking and Listening Techniques
Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence, Communication
Type: Online via Teams
Short Answer and Essay Exams: Avoiding the Blank Page
Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Managing Time and Avoiding Procrastination
If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: Online via Teams
Do you think working in a group is a nightmare but you have to participate in a group project? This workshop will help you work effectively in a team environment by teaching you about group roles, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and how to avoid (and solve) common group work problems. No registration required.
Partner: Study for Success
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Pillars: Career Intelligence
Type: In-person
Location: Mona Campbell building, room 1107
Participate in the Dal GradPD certificate program
To help you navigate your PD journey, we have created a free certificate program to recognize your efforts and help you identify the opportunities you need to take you where you want to go.
What you’ll do during the certificate program:
Individual development plan (IDP) workshop: In this session, you’ll explore the skills and experiences you need to achieve your professional goals and map your plan to get there. IDP workshops will be held every month, so don't worry if you missed an earlier session. An asynchronous video of the IDP workshop is also available in the Dal GradPD Brightspace.
Pillars workshops: Participate in two hours of workshops from each of the Dal GradPD pillars: Communication, Career Intelligence, Health and Wellbeing, and Leadership. You can select from options provided by Dal GradPD partners or find other opportunities you think will best suit your goals.
Experiential learning: Take on four hours of hands-on experience from each pillar. Write a blog, go to a networking event, practice a time management strategy, organize an event – the possibilities are vast and the experiences priceless.
Professional identity workshop: Wrap up the certificate with this session that will empower you to articulate the value of the skills you've gained at graduate school to prospective employers.
When done, you’ll receive a certificate signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and recognition on your transcripts. More importantly, you’ll have developed a plan for where you want to go with your career and assembled the professional and personal skills you need to get there.
