Graduate students can develop professional skills and qualities sought by employers through many resources on campus.

From cultivating a teaching portfolio and integrating ethics into your research, to preparing for careers outside academia, there are sessions and workshops year-round to help you now and in the future.

Make yourself competitive in the global market by starting your professional development the day you arrive on campus, not when you're done your dissertation.

Check out our professional development resources in the following categories:

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research offers workshops for faculty and graduate contact staff who are taking on the challenges of graduate education.

Two to three workshops are normally held annually, each geared to different roles (new grad coordinators, new supervisors and new academic staff) however all involved in graduate administration are welcome to attend.

Topics covered can include: admissions, funding and scholarships, supervision and mentorship, plus student recruitment.

Watch for FGSR notices about upcoming workshops.

Additional Campus Resources:

• Human Resource Services
• Learning Shop
• U of A Professional Development