Graduate Student News

Job Opportunity: Anti-Black Racism Education Program Coordinator

Carleton's Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities is looking to hire a graduate student to facilitate its Anti-Black Racism Education Program. The coordinator will lead the delivery of workshops and presentations to students, staff and faculty. The goal of the program is to increase awareness of anti-Black racism and build skills to mitigate its impact on Carleton community members.

In addition to facilitating workshops, the coordinator will be responsible for expanding the program and developing a comprehensive collection of educational resources and materials. Some nominal and related administrative services will also be provided as part of this function.

Qualifications:

• Current Carleton graduate student
• Strong knowledge of anti-Black racism and critical race theory and its application in professional development
• Experience working with human rights, equity and inclusion issues – particularly work within African, Black and Caribbean communities
• Passionate about contributing to positive social change and a strong commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism
• Strong research and writing skills
• Organized, collaborative, and good interpersonal skills
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Able to communicate key concepts in a clear, accessible, and inclusive manner
• Knowledge in adult learning methodologies
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually

Pay: $30 an hour – between 15 to 20 hours per month

Start date: April 2026

How to apply: Please send cover letter, CV and contact information for two references to equity@carleton.ca by Friday, March 13.

This job posting is also in the MySuccess portal. For more information, please email: equity@carleton.ca.

Conduct Research Abroad with Mitacs GRA

Looking to enhance your education with an international experience? The Mitacs GRA awards $6,000 in travel funding for a 12-36 week research visit to any of the eligible countries outside of Canada. Whether it’s for your thesis or a faculty-led project, this is an incredible opportunity to work on your professional development, gain critical intercultural skills, and elevate your career prospects.

There are only 10 spots available so act fast! Please contact mobility.programs@carleton.ca as soon as you intend to apply.

Application deadline is March 31!

Book Launch on March 2

The Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub is holding a book launch event on March 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.

Chancellor's Professor Robert J. Coplan has written The Joy of Solitude and will discuss his new book. 

For more information on this free public event, click here.

Chet Mitchell Memorial Lecture: Constructing Modern Slavery: Law, Capitalism and Unfree Labour

This in-person event will be held on March 4 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in 2017 Dunton Tower.

Constructing Modern Slavery: Law, Capitalism and Unfree Labour illustrates how legal meaning is shaped by cultural political economy and how law’s technicalities, in turn, shape what we understand as unfree labour. This lecture will be given by Professor Judy Fudge from McMaster University. 

For more information and to register, click here. 

Research Fellowships in the Indo-Pacific

For students with research on the Indo-Pacific region or interested in visiting an Indo-Pacific country for research: Carleton International has opened a call for applications for research fellowships at institutions in the Indo-Pacific region. Graduate students from any discipline are invited to apply. Placements in several specialized fields and research areas are also offered. Successful candidates will receive $10,000 for travel and living expenses.

See SCIPP Student Fellowships for more information. The deadline for applications is April 8. 

President's Town Hall: Launch of Towards Carleton@100

A special President's Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Fenn Lounge in Teraanga Commons to launch Towards Carleton@100!

Towards Carleton@100 will shape the university's direction and define priorities as we approach our centennial anniversary in 2042. Join us to learn about the process, discover how you can participate and contribute your ideas as we begin shaping an inclusive and impactful future for Carleton, together.

Click here to watch a video message from President Tettey and to register.