Student Newsletter

Oct. 22 | Workshops take place 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM and 12:30 - 2:00 PM

This national program encourages young people to explore health sciences and all the exciting career options available. Each event features informative displays, a captivating keynote lecture, interactive workshops, and a thought-provoking career panel discussion.

Over 200 students from secondary schools in Calgary and its surrounding area are expected to attend. The objective of the day is to expose them to different careers while sparking their interest in considering a career in health care and health sciences. A perfect outreach opportunity.

We are currently looking for presenters to host an engaging workshop in the morning and/or afternoon representing your field of work. We welcome anyone with a passion for their field of study and an interest in outreach (faculty, researchers, clinicians, technicians, or grad/undergrad students) to join us in this exciting initiative to educate and engage curious minds.

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

• Small interactive group sessions offer students the opportunity to learn more about a particular health care field from the presenters
• Workshops take place 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM and 12:30 - 2:00 PM
• Presenters can sign up for either or both time slots (same presentation with two different groups of high school students)
• Presenters are responsible for their own room and equipment bookings – but we can help if you need assistance.
• Please note that the capacity of the event, depends on the sum of each workshop’s capacity
• Looking for ideas? Our  "Tips and Tricks" and  2024 workshop catalogue may be of help!

These events are very well received by participants and are an important part of how they explore their career options. We track and share all student feedback with presenters and the panel members. 

More information, including the submission form, on our website at: https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/ucalgary/presenters

Deadline for registering as a Workshop presenter is Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Anyone with questions is welcome to contact me by email at jaguero@cdnmedhall.ca

The Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST) is updating the Indigenous Peoples’ section of the UCalgary IRISS ethics application, guided by TCPS2 Chapter 9 and Indigenous research best practices. Graduate students conducting Indigenous research are invited to share their feedback at one of the upcoming sessions.

Session Option:

• October 23, 2025 | 10–11 a.m. | Online

Register here.
Questions? Contact irst@ucalgary.ca.

The 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant funding opportunity is a first 'early action' in response to this externally identified knowledge mobilization priority in recognition of the importance of time, trust, sustained and meaningful engagement, and the involvement of diverse perspectives in sparking research co-production.

The primary purpose of this initiative is to foster the creation and strengthening of research partnerships that reinforce trust and mutual understanding between researchers, knowledge users (including people with lived and/or living experience, policy makers, decision makers, and health providers), Knowledge Holders, communities, and health and community organizations (including public health).

Full application: RSO Internal Deadline is 12 p.m. noon on October 20, 2025

Contact: Lindsey Hritzuk at https://research.ucalgary.ca/opportunity/2025-catalyst-grant-partnering-impact-2025

A new research project by Vibrant Communities Calgary, in collaboration with W21C, is exploring how Calgarians living on low incomes access no-cost mental health supports and aims to co-create equity-focused policy recommendations. The project team is looking for individuals who may be interested in contributing as a steering committee member, co-investigator, or research participant.

Faculty members and graduate students with relevant expertise — particularly in Indigenous approaches to mental health — are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

For more information or to express interest, please contact Tessa Penich at tessa@vibrantcalgary.com by October 31.

The Postdoctoral Match-Funding Program supports UCalgary faculty in recruiting outstanding postdoctoral scholars. The program provides up to $25,000 per year for up to two years to help attract and retain top researchers.

Deadline: November 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT
Contact: fellowships@ucalgary.ca
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