graduate students News Archive

October 29, 2024 — 
Faced with the university shut down in 2020 due to Covid-19, chemistry professor Rebecca Davis and PhD candidate Hunter Sturm, from UM’s Davis Research Group, had to re-examine their work processes and goals to continue moving forward with their research program.

October 29, 2024 — 
By taking part in Career Month you can kick-start or boost your career planning and develop your career management skills. Sessions offered can help you: explore your career options, learn how to tailor your resumé or effectively utilize LinkedIn to support your job search.

October 17, 2024 — 
The first Sunday of November is always a special time for the St John’s College community. It’s a time when we bestow honorary degrees in recognition of those who have made significant contribution to both St John’s community and the country. It is also when we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as well as our scholarship and bursary recipients. For the 2024 convocation on November 3, SJC is proud to recognize Rt Rev. Helen Kennedy, Dr. Evelyn Forget, and Mr. Jim Ripley. Each of these individuals has had a significant impact on our community, whether as students, on the Council, or in our chapel.

October 10, 2024 — 
Arriving in Canada for the first time is a scary feeling for many international students, including St John's resident Rei Shibue. The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources student studying for his master's in microbiology felt isolated when he arrived in Canada. He did not know what to expect but was excited to get started. "When I first arrived in Canada, I felt alone. I didn't have any friends or know where to go on campus; I was just trying to figure out my way." 

October 10, 2024 — 
A new CubeSat from the University of Manitoba's STARlab has recently been announced with the mission of monitoring space debris.

October 7, 2024 — 
The doctoral psychology student aims to resolve the “treatment gap” that sees more people suffering from challenges with their mental health than are being treated.

October 7, 2024 — 
Levasseur-Puhach plans to develop a culturally specific mental health program for Indigenous mothers based on knowledge gathered from the women themselves

October 1, 2024 — 
The Inspire Mentorship Program at the College of Pharmacy prepares graduate students to navigate their career journeys as they approach the end of their programs.  “We do all of this because we want to see each other succeed,” said Nitesh Sanghai, a PhD student and program coordinator. “When you are finishing your program, it can feel like you are at the edge of a cliff.” 

September 16, 2024 — 
Experiential learning (EL) is when you learn by doing. It means practical, interactive experiences in and outside the classroom. These experiences can happen anywhere: in class, at the workplace, on the land, or in a community setting.

September 10, 2024 — 
The Student Wellness Centre operates on a drop-in basis and provides an opportunity for students with an interest in health and wellness to connect with each other.