REGISTER NOW: Graduate Writing Week GradWRITE Seminars | December 13 - 17, 2021

10 seminars to help grads and postdocs meet the demands of academic and professional writing. They’re free. They’re online. Registration is required.

GradWRITE seminars cover a variety of topics to help you learn about and successfully address the expectations involved in writing theses, dissertations, manuscripts, proposals, applications, literature reviews, abstracts, and more.

Our goal is to help you become an effective writer and communicator in your academic discipline and professional field. You may register for all seminars or select just the seminar that interests you.

The seminars are offered from December 13 - 17, 2021

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Contact Doug Campbell [email protected] if you have questions or require further information.

REGISTER NOW: Dissertation Writers' Retreat Online | December 9 - 10, 2021

Dissertation Writers' Retreats are designed to provide Western PhD candidates with dedicated time for intensive writing. Participating in the Retreat can help you make significant progress in writing your dissertation and help establish good writing habits.

DATE:  December 9 -10, 2021
TIME:  9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Retreat is an opportunity for participants to remove themselves from daily distractions and time demands to focus exclusively on dissertation writing. As well as dedicated writing time, there will be short check-in mini-seminars and support from expert writing advisors.

The Dissertation Writers' Retreat is specifically for writing your dissertation. Participants can register from the Own Your Future calendar on Western Connect.

What are past participants saying about the Writers' Retreat?  Read Gavin's blog HERE.

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Contact Doug Campbell [email protected] or Nafisa Gillani [email protected] if you have questions or need additional information.

REGISTER NOW: Exciting Course Offering! Indigeneity and Decolonizing Research | May 3 to June 11, 2021

Indigeneity and Decolonizing Research Online | May 3, 2021 to June 11, 2021

This course examines formations of colonization in and through research and knowledge traditions, and their effects on the cultural, intellectual, political, educational and economic wellbeing of Indigenous peoples.

Key Concepts

• Decolonization
• Indigenous research
• Indigenous Research Methodologies

How to enroll
Email [email protected] with your student number requesting enrollment in the course.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

The Government of Canada’s AI Advisory Council, Public Awareness Working Group has been tasked with engaging Canadians in a dialogue on AI.  We are seeking to build upon insights gathered through a recently completed pan-Canadian survey on perceptions towards AI and AI systems.

The Working Group is planning a series of virtual workshops in early 2021 to engage the public. Facilitation services will be required to support these events.  The workshops will utilize a methodology informed by the Montreal Declaration, and the Open Dialogue on AI Ethics.

These facilitated discussions will occur around the consideration of specific use cases, in which participants are invited to consider and discuss the ethical dilemmas posed by a particular AI application.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking highly motivated, graduate-level students for contracts beginning in February 2021 through until April 2021.

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Two types of roles are available:

Facilitators for multiple public deliberations workshops, providing assistance in data collection and workshop facilitation through the delivery of provided workshop materials to workshop participants.

FACILITATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

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Notetakers for multiple public deliberations workshops, providing assistance in data collection, note taking and report writing based on workshop content and input from workshop participants.

NOTETAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

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Application Deadline:  Monday, February 15, 2021.

The contracts will be hosted through the University of Montreal, which will serve as the students' administrative point of contact for the duration of the contracts.

Applicants are asked to forward their resumes to:
Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence Secretariat  | [email protected]

GRADUATE STUDENTS: Join the Conversation!

What are your hopes and dreams for Western? What priorities would you choose for Western’s next Strategic Plan?  Do you have ideas to help graduate students have a more transformative experience?

Help create a bold future for Western by sharing your ideas NOW.

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APPLY NOW: Graduate Student Internship Opportunities

The Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP) is an experiential learning initiative that allows students in research-based graduate programs to:

• Explore career opportunities both within and outside of your academic discipline.
• Enhance your employability and improve your transferable skills.
• Gain valuable experience for your resume and professional portfolio.
• Network with organizations and employers in various fields.

These full-time, paid internship opportunities can be 4-, 8-, or 12-months in length and begin in January, September, or May. Employers across multiple industries recruit graduate students at Western through the Graduate Student Internship Program. Read about Jessica's experience (PhD candidate in Art and Visual Culture) in the GSIP program HERE.

To be eligible to participate in the Graduate Student Internship Program you must:

• Be registered in a program that does not include a mandatory internship, co-op, practicum, or placement component.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. International students are not eligible to participate at this time.
• Discuss your intention to explore internship opportunities with your thesis supervisor(s) and/or graduate chair and confirm you meet your graduate program conditions for progression toward the degree. Participation in an internship requires that the student request a Leave of Absence from the graduate program for the duration of the full-time internship. To review the implications of taking a Leave of Absence please consult: https://grad.uwo.ca/administration/regulations/4.html.

APPLY NOW
After discussing your intention to explore internship opportunities with your thesis supervisor(s), follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Visit Western Connect.
2. Log in as a student using your Western ID and password.
3. Visit the 'Internship/Co-op' tab, then select the 'Undergraduate and Graduate tab'
4. A list of Western's internship programs will appear. Please select either the GIPD – Graduate Student Internships Program (Doctorate) or the GIPM Graduate Student Internship Program (Masters)
5. Complete admission application questions to request access to the online portal.
6. Once approved, review internship postings (check back often as employers may submit postings throughout the year).
7. Apply to internship postings according to instructions in each posting.

NOW RECRUITING
Careers & Experience is currently recruiting a hirewesternu PhD Campaign Coordinator to grow the number of employment and internship opportunities for PhDs. The successful candidate will develop and facilitate a targeted employer outreach campaign, design digital material, create a comprehensive communication strategy, and partner with Own Your Future to ensure that Western PhD students are competitive in today's labour market.

The deadline to apply for this position is December 6, 2020!

For more information, contact [email protected].

CALL FOR SPEAKERS: 58th Annual CAGS Conference, 1-5 February 2021

58th Annual CAGS Conference

Learning from the Present:  Transforming Graduate Education Post-Pandemic
February 1-5, 2021

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) is excited to announce that it will host its 58th Annual Conference in a virtual format from February 1-5, 2021. The title of this year’s conference – Learning from the Present: Transforming Graduate Education Post-Pandemic – reflects both the challenges and opportunities of our times. 

For nearly sixty years deans, associate deans, administrators, faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students have gathered at our annual conference to learn and share ideas about the future of graduate education in Canada. Despite the immense difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, CAGS is committed to continuing this longstanding tradition.

The 58th Annual CAGS Conference will include all of the elements typically featured at our in-person conference, as well as some new opportunities to share, learn, and connect with colleagues and friends. We are excited to leverage a sophisticated virtual platform to offer an expanded slate of workshops, panel presentations, and keynote addresses, as well as award ceremonies, special guest speakers, and interactive social events. The conference will bring together a diverse community of stakeholders from across Canada who share an interest in graduate education. The conference will be offered in both French and English, and each event will feature integrated remote simultaneous interpretation.

CAGS is currently accepting proposals for speakers and panel sessions to be presented at the 58th Annual Conference. We invite the submission of proposals in English and in French from researchers, administrators, faculty members, deans, and associate deans from CAGS member institutions, and are especially welcoming of proposals submitted by graduate students. Proposals for individual presentations as well as pre-formed panels of 3-5 speakers will be accepted for consideration.

Topics of discussion should relate to the conference themes of learning and transforming, and may include:

• Adaptation, resiliency, and perseverance
• Reimagining graduate education
• Transforming academic culture
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Inclusion, diversity, and equity
• Anti-black racism and racial equality
• Indigenization of the academy and support for Indigenous students
• Graduate supervision and mentorship
• Broadening perspectives on dissertations and the PhD
• Career awareness and professional development

Proposals from individual speakers and pre-formed panel sessions should include a working title, a brief description of the aims and goals of the presentation, and the name(s) and affiliations of the proposed speaker(s). To submit a proposal, please write to CAGS Administrator, Dinuka Gunaratne, at [email protected] using “CAGS 58th Annual Conference” as the subject line.

The deadline for submitting applications is December 18, 2020.

For more information about CAGS and our Annual Conference, please visit our website: https://cags.ca/annualconference/.

Tell Your Story: An Open Call to Graduate Students

Do you have a thought, a page, a poem, a dance, a song, or any other form of expression that conveys your sense of positionality within or outside of our Canadianism? The i am... project would like to work with you to capture your academic and/or creative expressions in a short video.

This fall, 25 graduate students will be selected to participate in an exciting opportunity to capture their creative reflection in a three-minute video exploring their sense of identity and belonging or not belonging. Open to graduate students from all Canadian universities, i am... is seeking students who have a story to tell, are open to learning at an accelerated pace, and are available between October 2020 and April 2021.

Successful participants will:

• Benefit from the creative mentorship of a Gemini Award-winning filmmaker
• Learn the newest methods of digital storytelling
• Produce a three-minute video for their creative portfolio
• Participate in a film premier of their work
• Contribute to a research project investigating Canadian identity through the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University
• Receive a $700 honorarium upon completion of their work

To learn more about the i am... project, please visit ryerson.ca/cerc-migration/iam/.

ONLINE WORKSHOPS: New and Returning TAs -- Summer-Fall 2020 Programming Dates for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

The Centre for Teaching and Learning is pleased to provide the new Summer-Fall 2020 Programming Dates for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. 

We hope that you incorporate any and all relevant programs into your Fall Orientation activities, and we encourage all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars (new and returning) to attend workshops designed to help them prepare for their teaching assignments.

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Teaching Assistant Training Program (TATP)
Register for August sessions HERE

This is a four-day intensive training program for new TAs. It features two microteaching sessions, as well as modules on fair grading practices, diversity in the classroom, leading discussions, holding office hours, lesson design, and giving feedback to students.

• Session 1: Mon-Thurs: August 10 - 13 – Registration Open!
• Session 2: Mon-Thurs: August 17 - 20 – Registration Open!
• Session 3: Tues-Fri: August 25 - 28 – Registration Open!
• Session 4: Thurs-Sun: September 10-13 
• Session 5: Thurs-Sun: September 17 - 20 
• Session 6: Thurs-Sun: September 24 – 27

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Perspectives on Teaching Conference
Registration coming soon

Wednesday, September 2 (9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) and Thursday, September 3 (9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
A two-day conference for all graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff designed to showcase teaching innovations at Western, and introduce instructors to best practices in student-centred instruction which can enhance the student experience. The theme for this Fall’s conference is mental health and wellness.

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TA Day
Registration coming soon

Tuesday, September 8 (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon)
Designed for both new and returning graduate students, this half-day conference provides an introduction to teaching at Western and helps them prepare for their roles as TAs. In addition to 3 hours of synchronous online sessions on the morning of September 8, a number of asynchronous learning modules will be released to registrants throughout the week, with most focused on TAing in the online environment.

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ABC Online Course Design Workshop for Course Instructors **New opportunity for experienced TAs
Register HERE

Friday, August 7 (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
This synchronous workshop (with one hour of asynchronous prep-work) will assist first time and early-career instructors to rapidly map their course for the online environment.
Please note: Participants in this workshop must be teaching a course in the Fall or Winter term

Permanent Resident Application Reimbursement Closed

As of May 1, 2019, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will no longer provide funds to help cover the costs of applying for permanent residency.