Education & Training
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- Meeting links will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies the day before the event.
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Introduction to Evidence Synthesis
Facilitated by Robin Parker, PhD MLIS
WK Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Wednesday October 22, 2025
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Increase their knowledge of Evidence Synthesis methods, including how to interpret published syntheses
- Be able to identify the key steps in Evidence Syntheses
- Understand the importance of developing an Evidence Synthesis Protocol
Description
This introductory session will cover some distinctions between different evidence synthesis methodologies, such as systematic and scoping reviews. By highlighting resources to guide interpretation of published reviews and detailing the common methodological steps involved in evidence syntheses, learners will be better prepared to use evidence syntheses and to be involved in evidence synthesis projects. Workshop participants will be directed to guidance for conducting reviews and standards for reporting evidence syntheses as well as further instructional resources to continue their learning. Examples will be drawn from health and medical topics.
Research Ethics Series
Facilitated by Hillary Ferguson, MHE, PhD Manager, Research Ethics, Office of Research Services
Friday, November 7, 2025
Please Review: TCPS-2 training -
A refresher on research ethics in the historical context, as well as information on how research ethics are handled nationally and locally. It is also intended to prepare students for conducting more ethically minded research and for navigating REB systems.
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Speaking to Non-Academic Audiences
Facilitated by Pauline Dakin, Assistant Professor, University of Kings College
Thursday, November 20, 2025
This session will include:
- Media Training: Maximize the impact of your research
- Tips of how to talk to the media so that your research can be explained to, and be understood by, non-scientists.
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Managing Scholarly Identify
Facilitated byLouise Gillis (she/her), Research Data Management Librarian, Kellogg Library
Thursday December 11, 2025 10:30am-12:00pm
Managing Scholarly Communication
ORCiD, Research Gate, Google Scholar…of all the professional platforms available, what do you need? This session will consider the benefits of managing your professional identity and which tools will make your life easier (and which will waste your time)?
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Responsible Conduct of Research
Facilitated by Eileen Denovan-Wright, PhD, Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine
Wednesday January 14, 2025
Responsible conduct of research training is mandated by the tri-council funding agencies for all new researchers. This 1.5-hour workshop will use small-group discussions of cases relevant to current research issues, such as authorship, data management, and conflict of interest.
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Building Your Narrative Story: Writing Effective Statements of Interest / Personal Statements
Facilitated by Janice MacDonald Eddington, Coordinator of Operations, Writing Advisor
Wednesday February 11, 2025
Responsible conduct of research training is mandated by the tri-council funding agencies for all new researchers. This 1.5-hour workshop will use small-group discussions of cases relevant to current research issues, such as authorship, data management, and conflict of interest.
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Research Data Management
Facilitated by: Louise Gillis (she/her), Research Data Management Librarian, Kellogg Library
Wednesday February 25, 2026 10:30am-12:00pm
Good data management planning and practices are essential in research. More than that, they help fulfill granting body and publisher requirements. This presentation will provide you with an overview of research data management and introduce helpful resources including the free, online Data Management Plan (DMP) Assistant tool. Â
This is a virtual session. The meeting link for this session will be distributed by the Faculty of Graduate Students the day before this session.
Graduate and medical students receive a transcript notation after attending 7 PREP sessions.
We are also open to exploring other possible offerings – if you have a suggestion for an education session, please contact us.
