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Graduate Matters

BY ZYRENE ESTALLO | AUG 08 2023

In part one of this two-part series, the author presents an overview of English proficiency tests used for admission to Canadian graduate programs.

BY MERAB MUSHFIQ | JUL 27 2023

An international grad student and university staff member shares her best advice.

BY KARIM ABUAWAD | JUL 10 2023

In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.

BY KARIM ABUAWAD | JUN 27 2023

In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.

BY MICHELLE HAHN-BAKER & SIDNEY LEGGETT | JUN 07 2023

Current recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarship share tips and experiences from the application process.

BY NADIA LANA | MAY 15 2023

Former Three-Minute Thesis competitors share their winning tips for summarizing years of research to engage any audience.

BY CERYL TAN & E. IDIL TEMEL | MAY 02 2023

The word often provokes fear, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

BY CINDY TRAN | APR 21 2023

Concordia University’s Creative Reuse Centre demonstrates how one student used her degree to transform a passion into a major project with real-world impact.

BY CHELSEA CHEN | MAR 30 2023

By clarifying your goals, creating a detailed study plan, and maximizing the many resources that are available, you will increase your chances of doing well on this test.

BY KELLY BURCHELL-REYES | MAR 20 2023

A step-by-step guide to exiting unhealthy research groups.

BY MAGGIE MCCUTCHEON | FEB 28 2023

This time can help you grow your art practice, while you also gain new experiences and expand your network.

BY ZYRENE ESTALLO | FEB 08 2023

These four tips for well-being from an international student will help keep you warm, prepared, active and productive when the thermometer dips.

BY GAD SABBATIER | FEB 01 2023

There’s lots of support out there – if you know where to look.

BY NIEM HUYNH & MATTHEW STIEGEMEYER | JAN 06 2023

The Graduate Matters column has evolved in its first five years and is looking for new contributors.

BY KELLY BUCHELL-REYES & SEVAG PILAVDJIAN | NOV 28 2022

This is the final instalment in our two-part series where experienced teaching assistants offer guidance to both first-timers and veterans looking for new ideas.

BY KELLY BUCHELL-REYES & SEVAG PILAVDJIAN | NOV 04 2022

Experienced teaching assistants offer guidance for first timers and veterans looking for new ideas.

BY SAM LUONG | OCT 03 2022

Don’t let a small area hold you back – you can still have an efficient workspace.

BY CINDY TRAN | SEP 12 2022

Don’t be afraid to ask an employer for a list of potential questions that might be asked of you.

BY KELLY BURCHELL-REYES | AUG 19 2022

International student Rani Saggere describes her experience pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of New Brunswick.

BY KELLY BURCHELL-REYES | AUG 02 2022

Guiding questions to facilitate your quest for a collaborative student-supervisor relationship.

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