TheGraduate@Carleton
Date of Publication: Oct. 1, 2026
News
Throwback 2026
Throwback is Carleton’s annual homecoming celebration happening Oct. 1 to 4. Throwback is a dedicated weekend for students, alumni, staff, and community members to gather on campus and celebrate the university’s traditions, progress and future. Check out the schedule of events here. The highlight of Throwback is cheering on our Carleton Ravens as they take on the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees during the legendary Panda Game.
Master's Students Awards Workshop
Applications for Tri-Council Master’s scholarships are due soon! Our workshop on Oct. 7 will provide you with information regarding the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s program, funded by Canada’s three main research agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Please click here to register.
Go Beyond
Your Degree with the Global Citizen Scholar Program
Want to connect what you're learning in your degree to the real world while building skills for your future career? Carleton’s free Global Citizen Scholar Program is a flexible program you can complete alongside your degree, helping you develop practical, cross-disciplinary skills that go beyond the classroom. Register in
Brightspace by Dec. 4.
TA Pedagogical Training Hub
Find training resources for Teaching Assistants (TAs) here.
Bike Thefts on the Rise
Campus Safety Services has seen an increase in bicycle thefts on campus this past month. Thieves are targeting bikes that are secured with cable locks or left in unsecured areas, taking only seconds to cut through inadequate locks. Click here to get more information and tips on how to protect your bike.
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Fall Career & Networking Fair on Oct. 7All Carleton students are encouraged to attend the in-person Fall Career & Networking Fair on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Raven's Nest (in Alumni Hall). Learn about full-time, part-time, co-op, and future roles. Even if you’re not job hunting now or an employer you’re interested in isn’t hiring at the moment, understanding what’s out there helps you plan ahead. View the employer lists alphabetically or by faculty/department, and learn about employers with the employer cheat sheet. Employers at the fair interested in grad students include Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Department of National Defence, NexGold Mining Corp., Calian and more. If you have any questions or require accommodations for a disability to attend, please email: careerfair@carleton.ca. |
Funded Research Visit to the University of Murcia for Doctoral StudentsPhD students in any field are invited to apply for a funded research visit at the University of Murcia under the Erasmus+ program. The program provides funding for the flight and a monthly allowance for a 3-month visit during the spring/summer of 2027. Applicants can choose their own advisor or be matched with one based on their research area and topic. A list of PhD programs at Murcia is available here. For more information on the program and details on the call, please visit the Erasmus+ webpage. Questions? Contact Sylvie Jasen (sylvie.jasen@carleton.ca) at Carleton International. The deadline for applications is Oct. 5.
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GSA Carleton: Graduate Students' Association
GreenShield Student Health & Dental Plan
Beginning this year, all opt-in enrolments and opt-out requests will be completed through our new Student Benefits Portal. This new platform, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and Student First by Prosum, will deliver a simpler, more secure and convenient experience while giving you access to important information about your student benefits coverage, programs and services, all in one place. The Opt-In/Opt-Out Period is on now until Oct. 10. Click here for details.
GSA Workshops
Missed an online workshop? Click here to watch them.
Architecture PhD Student Sally El Sayed Awarded iBET Momentum Fellowship
The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism is proud to congratulate PhD student Sally El Sayed on being named the 2026 recipient of Carleton University’s iBET Momentum Fellowship.
The iBET Momentum Fellowship recognizes exceptional doctoral students whose research demonstrates the potential to address complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The fellowship supports emerging researchers as they pursue innovative work that bridges engineering, design, technology and the built environment.
Upcoming Deadlines
Oct. 9: December examination schedule available online. Exam schedule for fall term final and fall/winter mid-terms.
Oct. 12: Statutory holiday. University closed.
Oct. 26 to 30: Fall break, no classes.
The academic dates and deadlines are prescribed by the University Senate. These dates are available at the University calendar website. Dates relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges are available at the Student Accounts website.
CUAG Fall 2026 Exhibition LaunchThe Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) is hosting a fall exhibition launch party on Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check out the two fall exhibitions: Faisa Omer: Threading Roots and Joi T. Arcand: ᑳᐃᓯᓈᑿᐦᑭ ᐃᑘᐏᓇ kā-isinākwahki itwēwina: The Shape of Words. Click here for details on the launch party.
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New Adventures Anthology Now AvailableIn August 2026, the Department of University Athletics and Equity and Inclusive Communities launched the short story anthology, New Adventures, New Paths: Telling Our Stories. Written by eight Carleton Ravens, the anthology promotes healthy masculinity through stories about co-operation, connection and care. The book is now available for sale in the University Bookstore, with proceeds going to the Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Centre.
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A Video Message from President Tettey on Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging
TheGraduate@Carleton Newsletter
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