Building the mindsets, systems and support for sustainable progress in thesis-based programs (GradProSkills workshop)

This training is offered by GradProSkills. It is only open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 

Advance registration is required.

Graduate studies involve more than academic ability and hard work. As you move into increasingly independent research, you may face competing expectations, greater autonomy, uncertainty, and decisions about your academic and professional direction.  Developing the right mindset, and support systems can help you navigate these challenges, make the most of your graduate experience, and prepare for what comes next.

Designed for thesis-based masters and doctoral students, this interactive workshop invites you to reflect on how you approach your graduate studies and consider the mindset shifts and behaviours that can support your academic, personal and professional growth. Through reflection, discussion and practical activities, you will explore how to balance independence with seeking support, respond constrictively to feedback, build meaningful relationships, and make intentional choices about your development. You will also identify practical steps you can take to strengthen your approach and prepare for the next stage of your journey.