Important information to help you along your graduate journey. 

Introduction to Public Speaking tutorial

Wednesday, November 25 and Wednesday, December 2

These two successive tutorial sessions introduce participants to the skills necessary to speak confidently in public. During these two practical sessions participants will receive personal coaching and peer-tutoring in conjunction with ample opportunities to practice their public speaking skills. Read more

Embargo of Thesis 

If you are nearing completion of your graduate program and will need to request a publication delay of your Thesis, you should review the embargo policy for information about requesting an embargo of your Thesis.

Questions? Contact us for assistance at sgs@uleth.ca. 

Faculty of Health Sciences Research Assistant Position

Dr. Brenda Leung, Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care, is looking for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Assistant.

Reporting to Dr. Leung, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the ongoing coordination and management of multiple research projects. The primary purpose of the position will be to provide support in research related activities, including, but not limited to, developing research proposals and manuscripts, conducting literature search, writing up of literature reviews, perform basic data analysis, and other research related duties. Read more

Graduate Student Lending Enhancement in Library: Two Renewals on Main Collection Items

Effective November 16, 2015, graduate students are permitted two online renewals on Main Collection items (excluding non-current periodicals).

This change will allow graduate students to borrow an item for as long as 51 weeks provided there are no holds/recalls on the item. Items are still subject to a recall after the first three weeks in the initial loan period. Read more

Join the SGS in welcoming Experiential Learning Coordinator Stacey Leavitt

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that Stacey Leavitt (MA ’12, BA ’09) has joined the team as the Experiential Learning Coordinator. In this newly created position, Stacey will provide cross-campus facilitation, implementation, and coordination of the experiential learning components of various graduate programs, amongst other duties. Welcome back to the U of L, Stacey! Read more

SSHRC Storytellers now accepting applications

On November 19, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council launched the fourth annual Storytellers challenge. This initiative challenges post-secondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better. Visit the SSHRC website for further details.

Distinguished Teaching Award 2016 accepting nominations

The Distinguished Teaching Awards provide recognition to members of the academic staff who excel in teaching, and the award is accepting nominations until December 18, 2015. For more information, please visit the Distinguished Teaching Award website.

November PUBlic Professor Series

November's PUBlic Professor Series featured Dr. Craig Coburn, from the Department of Geography, as he discussed Understanding the Complexities of Imaging the Earth: The Challenge of Image Calibration. Learn more about Dr. Coburn's research and view his full presentation on the UNews website. 

Dr. Jennifer Copland, from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, will also be featured this month as she discusses Sitting and Stepping: The Health Implications of Our Daily Behaviour. This event will be held on Thursday, November 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at City Hall. 

These events are free and there is no need to RSVP—for more information, please visit the Faculty of Arts & Science website.

Spring 2016 Registration

All new and continuing graduate students are required to register online via the Bridge every term.

Registration for graduate students in the Spring 2016 term will re-open from December 14, 2015 to January 12, 2016.

See the Registration Guide for detailed information about how to register.

Coming up in the SGS

Looking for information about upcoming events in the SGS, including Final Thesis Examinations and award/funding application deadlines? Check your inbox on on Thursday, November 26 or have a look at the SGS Events Calendar any time to see what's happening in the SGS.