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Graduate Student Events

Throughout the year, the Faculty of Nursing hosts events specifically for our Nursing graduate students.  Monthly events are listed below. 

Graduate Student Events

Month-by-month listing of UCalgary Nursing Graduate Student Events.  

Mountain Standard Time  (MST) 


August 2024


Faculty of Graduate Studies Orientation

August 28 (zoom)

Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

Graduate Certificate Orientation

August 29

6-7 PM (zoom) 

Hosted By: Nursing Graduate Office

Master of Nursing Thesis-based Orientation

August 29

7-8 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office


September 2024


Master of Nursing Course-based Orientation

September 4

6-7 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Applying for Ethics using IRISS

September 19

10-noon (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office

Workshop: Persuasive Argument for Research Grants/Scholarships

September 23

10-noon (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office 


October 2024


Systematic Review Workshop 1: Setting Yourself Up for Success

October 1

11-1PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources

Systematic Review Workshop 2: Developing Your Data Collection Strategy

October 8

11-1:30PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources

Systematic Review Workshop 3: The Next Steps - Translating, tracking, reporting and study selection

October 15

11-1PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources

Wellness Series: Heal from the Inside Out

October 16 & 20, November 20 & December 4

6-7 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: NP Mental Health & Wellness Clinic 

Workshop: Traditional Thesis vs Manuscript-based Thesis

October 17

1-2 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office 


November 2024


Funding Town Hall

November 6

Noon-1 PM  (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Using Qualtrics for Surveys

November 7

10 AM -noon (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office

Workshop: Exploring Indigenous Research Methodologies

November 20

6-7 PM  (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Wellness Wednesday - QiGong Workshop

November 27

1200-1300 PF122 

During this session we will learn about QiGong, a traditional practice that blends breath, movement, and focus to boost energy and restore balance. This session will challenge you to think about how you can apply it in your nursing practice and have the opportunity to try it. 


January 2025


Doctor of Nursing (DN) Orientation

January 9

5-6 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Doctoral (PhD) Orientation

January 9

6-7 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Leadership Wellness Hub: Transforming your Personal Leadership

January 22 - February 12 (four consecutive Wednesdays)

6-7 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: NP Mental Health & Wellness Clinic

Master of Nursing Information Session

January 29

6-7 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Leadership Wellness Hub: Reclaim your Personal Leadership

4 part series

Dates: TBD 

Hosted by NP Mental Health & Wellness Clinic 


February 2025


Developing Research Grant Budgets

February 6

10 - noon (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office

Searching the literature

February 12

1-3 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources

Workshop: Traditional Thesis vs Manuscript-based Thesis

February 27

1-2 PM (zoom) 

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office


March 2025


Nursing Research Day

March 6

1:30-4PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office 

Check out last year's event here!


April 2025


Publishing panel

April 2

12-1 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Career trajectories

April 16

12-1 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office


May 2025


Nursing Story Slam

May 8

6pm-9pm 

Cenovus Energy Great Hall - Rosza Centre  - UCalgary 

Open to the public, free admission

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office

More details here

PhD & Doctor of Nursing Information Session

May 14

6-7 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office

Applying for Ethics using IRISS

May 22

10 AM -12 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Research Office 


June 2025


Master to PhD Transfer information session

June 3

6-7 PM (zoom)

Hosted by: Nursing Graduate Office