Graduate Student News

Health and Counselling Services: Open Group Sessions

Crafting Your Calm – Mindfulness Stress Relief
Discover the art of relaxation with Crafting Your Calm, a unique therapy group blending creativity and mindfulness to help reduce stress. Join us once a month for a calming, hands-on experience. When: Mondays monthly (Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Where: CTTC Building, Room 1501. 

Queer Support Group
A support group and safe space for anyone identifying as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Join for support, resources, and community! When: Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 6, Nov. 20, and Dec 4.

How to register for Open Groups: 
Register by visiting Input Health or email GroupTherapy@cunet.carleton.ca for more information.

Awards Information

Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Applications must be submitted through Carleton Central by Nov. 19.

Adrian D.C. Chan Award for Volunteer and Community Service
Prof. Adrian D.C. Chan established this annual award issued to a full–time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an Engineering program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The award recognizes voluntary involvement and community engagement at Carleton University, outside the classroom, and in the community at large. Applications are now open. For details and how to apply click here. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.

2025 CU-PSAC Postdoctoral Fellow Research Award Competition
Compete, showcase, and be recognized! This competition celebrates Carleton’s most outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows. Applications will be evaluated on the quality and impact of research, publications, creative work, and contributions to Carleton. Up to 12 successful applicants will compete in presenting their research to a general audience. Five winners will each receive $1,350 for research or professional development. Deadline is Nov. 10. More info here.

FPGA Student EDI Research Award

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) Student EDI Research Award celebrates outstanding student projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in research. Open to all eligible undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the award highlights work that promotes inclusive knowledge and practice.

Applications are due by Nov. 10.  Learn more here. 

Funded Summer Research Visits in Japan

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science offers the JSPS Summer Program for Canadian graduate students and postdocs to visit a Japanese university or research institute for 2 months (June to August).

JSPS covers travel expenses and provides an allowance. It’s a great opportunity to see Japan and conduct research with experts abroad. The deadline for Summer 2026 is Dec. 3.

Students from all disciplines are invited to apply. More information and details are available here, or contact Carleton International at mobility.programs@carleton.ca.

Lunch and Living Well Series on Nov. 5

You are cordially invited to MeWeRTH’s (in collaboration with Healthy Workplace) Lunch and Learn Living Well Series.

Prof. Johanna Peetz will be speaking about how money affects relationships on Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in Dunton Tower, Room 2017.

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 as well as resume and interview preparation. 

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.

International Students: Immigration Advising at the GO-ISSO

 International students! Do you know:

• When you should apply to renew your study permit and what documents you should include? 
• How much work you can do in Canada, when and where?
• That changes to your registration or academic status can affect your ability to stay in Canada to complete your studies and afterward?

And did you know that you can discuss these and other immigration questions with licenced advisors at the GO-ISSO? We have the knowledge and are authorized by Canadian law to provide immigration guidance to students. Bring your questions to us any time…earlier is better, so you can make informed decisions.

• Visit the 4th floor MacOdrum Library – walk-in service 1 p.m. to (approximately) 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Request an appointment for an in-person or virtual meeting
• Email us: immigration.advising@carleton.ca
• Check out our website and online learning resources (application guides, etc.)

Author Meets Readers | Overseen or Overlooked?

On Thursday, Nov. 6, join the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs for Author Meets Readers for a discussion on the book, Overseen or Overlooked?, by authors Philippe Lagassé, Stephen M. Saideman and David P. Auerswald.

This book explores the similarities and differences among the world’s democracies in how legislatures influence civil-military relations.

Find out more and register here.

Exam Schedule Now Available

The fall 2025 final exam schedule is now available. You can find the schedule on the Scheduling and Examination Services website, through your Carleton360 account and the Carleton Mobile app. 

The final exam period will take place Dec. 8 to Dec. 20.

Examinations are normally held all seven days of the week.

Upcoming Deadlines

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

Oct. 20-24
Fall break. No classes.

Nov. 7
Last day to withdraw from late fall term courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Nov. 15

• Last day to request formal exam accommodations for December full fall, late fall, and fall/winter examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.
• Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses.

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Canada Foundation for Innovation Awards $1.2 Million to Carleton University Researchers

Nine Carleton University researchers have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). The projects focus on a range of topics, including solutions for plastic pollution, mental health, heritage conservation and sonic arts.

The CFI JELF funds state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to mobilize knowledge, spur innovation and commercialization, and empower the talented minds of a new generation.

The total of $1,262,931 awarded by CFI will contribute to projects totalling over $3.3 million to provide the equipment necessary for driving forward research development. The CFI funding represents up to 40 per cent of the total, with additional funds anticipated from the Ontario Research Fund and other sources.

Carleton Researchers Win buildingSMART International Award for Digital Twin Project

A team of researchers with the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) have won a 2025 buildingSMART International (bSI) award in the Professional Research category for their project, An Integrated Open-Source Digital Twin Platform for Federal Built Assets in Canada.

This marks the first win for a Canadian organization at the bSI awards. As a top authority on the digital transformation of the built environment, bSI develops and maintains open standards for Building Information Modelling (BIM).