Important information to help you along your graduate journey.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Imagine trying to condense years of complex research and fieldwork into one-slide and a three-minute thesis. That’s the challenge (and opportunity) presented to graduate students in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT), an exciting academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills.

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Registration closes January 30, 2015 at 4:30pm

Animal Research Ethics Workshop

When: Monday, Jan 26, 9-10am
Where: B640

Workshop participants will be given a brief overview of the Canadian Council on Animal Care, and its role in oversight of the ethical use and care of animal in science throughout Canada. Participants will also be introduced to the internationally accepted tenet of the Three Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) that guides those using animals for scientific purposes. More

Human Ethics Workshop

When: Friday, Jan 23, 9-10am
Where: B640

You are invited to learn about the three ethical principles outlined in the Tri-Council Policy Statement and the role of the University ethics committees in supporting a framework of respect and mutual understanding between the researcher and research participants so that their respective roles, rights, and responsibilities can be properly understood. More

E-Thesis Submission

You are encouraged to review the revised thesis format regulations in the Policies & Procedures manuals.

E-thesis submission procedures for submitting a PDF copy of the final thesis document are available on the SGS website.

Questions regarding the e-thesis system should be directed to sgs@uleth.ca.

Course Changes

Students in the MA, MFA, MMus, MSc, and PhD programs are no longer required to use the Request for Course Change form to make changes to the Approved Program of Study form.

All course additions and deletions must be discussed with and approved by the Supervisor prior to registration.

Any changes to the Approved Program of Study form must be included in your next Progress & Standing report presented to Supervisory Committee Members and appear on the signed Progress & Standing form that is submitted to SGS.

President's Grant for International Community Engagement

This grant seeks to encourage greater interest in, and understanding of, less developed countries by supporting students who are interested in participating in international development work.

It will provide up to $5,000 for students to spend at least 3 months working in a paid or volunteer role in a developing country. More

Applications deadline is Jan 30 at 4:00 pm.

SSHRC Storytellers

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Storytellers contest is now accepting applications.

This contest is open to students who are pursuing research funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Submission period: Jan 5 to Jan 30, 2015

Visit the website for more information!

Wellesley Junior Fellowship 2015-2016

Application Deadline: March 1, 2015

Wellesley Junior Fellowship training program is now accepting applications for the 2015-16 Fellowship program.

Visit the Wellesley Institute website for information on how to apply.

Controlling Sexuality and Reproduction 2015 Conference

Call for Papers

This conference is to be held Aug 12-14, 2015 at the UofL. It will explore and challenge historical and current efforts to control certain kinds of sex and reproduction, and will examine what kinds of ‘normal’ values are being upheld.

250 word abstracts for single papers or individual presentations, and 500 words for panels should be submitted by midnight, February 15, 2015. More

GSA Logo Competition

The Graduate Students' Association is looking for a new logo and they need your help! Staff, students and faculty are eligible to enter this competition. More.

Distinguished Teaching Nominations

This award recognizes the central importance of teaching to the philosophy and goals of the University of Lethbridge and provides recognition to those members of the academic staff who excel in teaching. More

Nominations close Feb 1

Speaker Research Medal Nominations

This medal recognizes the central importance of research, scholarship and performance to the philosophy and goals of the UofL and provides recognition to those members of the academic staff who excel in these areas. More

Nominations close Feb 27

Distinguished Teaching Award 2015

This award recognizes the central importance of teaching to the philosophy and goals of the UofL and provides recognition to those members of the academic staff who excel in teaching. More.

Nominations close Feb 1

endMS Summer School

APPLY NOW for the 2015 endMS Summer School! Deadline for applications is 3 pm on Feb 3.

endMS Summer School is an annual one-week interactive education program that aims to enhance knowledge and skills in MS research among trainees. More

Creating a Lesson, Lecture, or Presentation

This practical workshop provides participants with skills necessary for creating a quality lesson, lecture or presentation plan, and the opportunity to apply those skills to begin producing a well-structured outline for their presentation.

It will be hosted in the Teaching Centre learning space (L 1126) and thus need to limit attendance at each session to 15 students.

If you have any questions about the Graduate Teaching Assistant Professional Development program contact Doug Orr at anytime.

Plan to attend one of these sessions, and please RSVP by clicking on only one of the links below to confirm your attendance for that day:

We’ll look forward to seeing you at one of these sessions.

Remember to login to the GTAPD Moodle website to check on your attendance record for the GTAPD program.

International Dinner tickets now available

The 22nd Annual International Dinner will be held on February 26. This year's theme is "From Cosmos to Canada: Visiting 7 Continents Making Science Documentaries" with guest speaker Geoff Haines-Stiles, senior producer and director for Carl Sagan’s classic PBS series, COSMOS.

Tickets are now available - please visit the U of L International website for more information.

Mitacs Workshop: Career Professionalism

When: Saturday, February 28, 2015
Time: 9am – 5pm
Where: AH 175

Gain an in-depth understanding of appropriate personal and professional work-place behaviors that facilitate effective communication, build your reputation, and lead to career advancement. Click here for complete details and to register.

Mitacs Workshop: Foundations of Project Management I

When: Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2015
Time: 9am – 5pm
Where: AH 175

Gain a clear understanding of the planning, scheduling, leadership and team-building tools necessary to manage a successful project. Benefit from experiential learning by working in groups to develop a project. Click here for complete details and registration information.

Community University Research Exchange (CURE) 2015

The third annual Community University Research Exchange (CURE) event will be held on March 20.

The Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) invites researchers from all disciplines to submit a 150-word abstract for a completed research project, a project in progress or a project being planned that involves an external community partner. The project is to be presented as a poster during CURE 2015 on March 20.

To register as an attendee or as a participant, or for more information on CURE, please visit the ORIS website.

Coming Up in the SGS

Scholarships and Awards

Mitacs Graduate Accelerate
Value: $15,000/year for 4-6 months
Eligibility: graduate students; Canadian, PR, international
Deadline: on-going

Dr. Gary McPherson Memorial Scholarship
Value: $2000
Eligibility: Canadian/PR
Internal Deadline: Jan 23

AB Human Rights & Multiculturalism
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: Canadian/PR
Internal Deadline: Jan 27

Arts Graduate Scholarship
Value: $15,000
Eligibility: Canadian/PR
Internal Deadline: Jan 27

President's Grant for International Community Engagement
Value: up to $5,000
Eligibility: Canadian/PR
Internal Deadline: Jan 30

Women’s & Gender Studies Graduate Essay Prize
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Canadian/PR/international
Deadline: Nominations close Feb 1

Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement - CIHR and NSERC
Value: up to $6,000
Eligibility: holding NSERC or CIHR CGS Master, Doctoral or Vanier
Agency Deadline: Feb 2

W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Open Scholarship
Value: $8,500
Internal Deadline: Feb 2

W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Travelling Scholarship
Value: $10,500
Internal Deadline: Feb 2

endMS Summer School
Value: up to $1050
Eligibility: full time Masters or Doctoral student
Internal Deadline: Feb 3

Canadian Meat Science Association Scholarship
Value: $3,000
Eligibility: Canadian/PR/international in MSc or PhD
Internal Deadline: Feb 12

Alberta Innovates – Tech Futures Scholarship
Value: $26,500 (masters) and $31,500 (PhD)
Eligibility: Full time, Canadian, permanent residents and International students
Deadline: Feb 26

Funding Opportunities

Thesis Defences

Feb 10 - Lars Brinkmann: PhD Biosystems and Biodiversity

Calendar of Events

Jan 23 - Human Ethics Workshop

Jan 26 - Animal Research Ethics Workshop

Feb 3: Endnote Session: Part 1

Feb 4 - Creating a Lesson, Lecture, or Presentation

Feb 5 - Endnote Session: Part 2

Feb 5 - Creating a Lesson, Lecture, or Presentation

Feb 9 - Creating a Lesson, Lecture, or Presentation

Feb 26 - 22nd Annual International Dinner

Feb 28 - Mitacs Career Professionalism Workshop

Mar 14-15 - Mitacs Foundations of Project Management I Workshop

Mar 20 - Community University Research Exchange (CURE)

Mar 20 - 2015 3MT Finals

Mar 20-21 - Meeting of the Minds Conference

Mar 30 - Endnote Session: Part 1

Apr 1 - Endnote Session: Part 2

SGS Events Calendar

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