TheGraduate@Carleton

February 5, 2026 Edition

Graduate Student News

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Contest is On!
Carleton's 3MT Contest is officially open! Graduate Studies will be holding training sessions in February and the contest will take place in March. To find out more and sign up for the 2026 3MT mailing list, visit our 3MT page.

Apply for the 2026 Student EDI Research Award
Graduate students from all faculties are invited to apply for the 2026 Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award by March 23. This award provides $10,000 in funding and faculty mentorship for a four‑month EDI‑focused research project running from May 1 to Aug. 31.

Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an opportunity for our community to learn and celebrate the cultural diversity and achievements of Black Canadians from the past, present and future. Visit the Black History Month webpage throughout the month for events, stories and more as Carleton highlights Black leadership, achievements and experiences.

Community Safety Office
Did you know Carleton has a Community Safety Office dedicated to safety, inclusion, and engagement? Located in 223 Teraanga Commons, the office offers a drop-in safe space every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with appointments available. Services include safety education, crime prevention resources, personalized consultations, and community-building support for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across campus. For more information, click here.

The Capital Hoops Classic is Tomorrow
The annual Capital Hoops Classic between the Carleton Ravens and Ottawa Gee-Gees takes place tomorrow, Feb. 6, at The Arena at TD Place. Cheer on your Ravens as they battle for crosstown supremacy.

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Upcoming Deadlines

For the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office Academic Dates page.

Feb. 13

Last day of early winter classes.
Last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned in early winter courses.
Last day that can be specified by an instructor as a due date for term work for early winter courses.
April examination schedule available online.

Feb. 16
Statutory holiday. University closed.

Feb. 16 to 20
Winter break, no classes.

Global Champions: Ravens Win Basketball World Cup
Two Grad Students Among Elite Team of Four

Under the sweltering heat of Brasília’s mid-November sun, four members of the Ravens women’s basketball team took to the international stage at the 2025 FISU 3×3 Basketball University World Cup, facing down fierce competition and securing the championship title for the first time in Canadian university history.

Ingrid Matteau, Tatyanna Burke (MBA), Dorcas Buisa and Noelle Kilbreath (MA Religion and Public Life), members of Carleton’s 2024-25 U SPORTS national championship team, reunited in Brazil’s capital to take on university teams from Spain, China and Ukraine.

The Ravens swept through all three games on the final day of competition to take home the title for the first time in program history, and the first time that a Canadian school has won the University World Cup title.

Read the Entire Article Here

Graduate Students' Association: Services, Advocacy and Support

Student Services
Click here to see the Student Services available to graduate students as well as award application information.

Mike's Place
Winter pub hours are:

Monday and Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Panel on The Place of AI in the City: Intelligent Machines and the Changing Shape of Social Relationships

As our day-to-day interactions with AI become increasingly more frequent and complex, artificial systems are beginning to occupy roles that once belonged only to other humans. This panel explores what it means to relate to AI socially: whether social connections with artificial systems can be genuine, what might be missing if they are not, and how these interactions may reshape human expectations of companionship, care, and trust. Along the way, the discussion will situate these questions within a broader examination of what today’s AI systems can and cannot do, and what the future trajectory of AI might look like.

This event will be held in person at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on Monday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 p.m .to 9 p.m.

Click here for more information and to register.

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International Students: Info from our Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)

Study Permit Survival Guide
Join the GO-ISSO for an informative workshop that highlights your essential roadmap to understanding and maintaining your study permit status. Participants will learn how to avoid serious consequences like loss of status or future immigration ineligibility while gaining the confidence to manage their studies responsibly. The session also offers networking opportunities to connect with fellow international students and build a supportive community. Two different sessions will be held, a virtual one on Feb. 11, and an in-person session on Feb. 19.

For more information and to register, click here.

Carleton Achieves Gold Rating for Sustainability Performance

Carleton University has once again achieved a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), demonstrating sustained leadership and continued progress in campus sustainability.

Eight Evenings for People Who Love Politics & Cinema

REEL Politics is an eight-film series by the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs offering fun, earnest, and occasionally surreal takes on political life, with guest observations at each screening. Proceeds support the Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internship and Scholarships at Carleton’s Political Management program. Join us for films that entertain, inform, and inspire—free popcorn included.

Starts Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bytowne Cinema.

Learn More and Register Here

ACT: Career Support for Students with Disabilities

Through Accessible Career Transitions (ACT), Career Services offers specialized career-readiness programming for students who identify as having a disability. Meet with an ACT Advisor to receive individualized, adapted and ongoing guidance from a strengths-based approach. Topics addressed during ACT Advising appointments and resources provided to students may include:

Career exploration
Job search and networking strategies
Resume, cover letter and interview preparation
Professionalism throughout the job search and employment process
Workplace accommodations and disclosure of disability
Employment support for students who are working
Integrative and student-centered counselling related to work and disability

ACT Advising is available to current students by appointment only. Students must first be registered with ACT to book an appointment.

To register, please complete the registration form.

Canadian Cancer Society: 2026 Research Training Awards Master's Competition for Black and Indigenous Students

The CCS Research Training Awards – Master’s program is designed to support the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. This program aims to build inclusive research capacity by fostering interdisciplinary learning, knowledge translation, mentorship, and engagement opportunities.

Award value: Up to $30,000 per year with an additional training budget of $2,500/year.

Duration: 1 to 2 years

Mandatory abstract deadline: Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. EST

Applicants must self‑identify as Black and/or Indigenous. Applicants must be enrolled in or have applied to a graduate program, officially starting (or will be ongoing) at the funding start date (Sept. 1, 2026), with a significant autonomous research component at a Canadian institution.

Learn more: Visit our website, download the abstract registration guide and/or email research@cancer.ca with any questions.

Poster for Political Science Graduate Conference