Graduate Student Events
The Faculty of Nursing hosts events throughout the year specifically for our Nursing Graduate Students.
Monthly events are listed below.
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
August 2025
FGS Student Orientation
Thursday, August 28, 2025
TBD - via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Graduate Studies
At Graduate Orientation (GradO) you'll discover resources and meet the people that will help you succeed at the University of Calgary
Graduate Certificate Student Orientation
Thursday, August 28, 2025
6 - 7 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
For Nursing students enrolled in the Fall 2025 Graduate Certificate program.
Master of Nursing Thesis-based Student Orientation
Thursday, August 28, 2025
7 - 8 PM MST via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
For Nursing students enrolled in the Fall 2025 MNTB program.
September 2025
Master of Nursing Course-based Student Orientation
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
6 - 7 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
For Nursing students enrolled in the Fall 2025 MNCB program.
Indigenous Nursing Student Welcome
Thursday, September 18, 2025
TBD - via Zoom
Hosted by: Dr. Michelle Scott Paul - Faculty of Nursing Indigenous Education
Workshop - Applying for Ethics using IRISS
Thursday, September 18, 2025
10 AM - Noon MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Marc Hall - Faculty of Nursing Research Office
In this workshop you will learn how to create an ethics application using IRISS, including tips, the required documents to upload and the various resources available (e.g., checklists, websites, guidelines) including operational approvals you may require. How to submit the application to the ethics board.
Workshop - Crafting a Persuasive Argument for Research Grants/Scholarships
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
10 AM - Noon MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Dr. Nicole Letourneau - Faculty of Nursing
This workshop will define and practice the process of creating a persuasive argument in support of nursing research questions.
October 2025
Workshop: Systematic Review - 1/3 part series
Workshop 1: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Thursday, October 1, 2025
11 AM - 1 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources
The workshop will cover what is needed to plan your systematic review (or other evidence synthesis review) and create a review protocol that can be used to guide you through the review process. This is a hands-on session where attendees will work on activities throughout, in order to engage with the content and learn the related skills
Workshop: Systematic Review - 2/3 part series
Workshop 2: Developing Your Data Collection Strategy
Thursday, October 9, 2025
11 AM - 1 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources
This workshop will cover the key concepts/skills needed to create a data collection strategy for your review project. Creating a comprehensive search strategy that is designed to capture as many relevant studies as possible and is validated using a test set, is similar to designing your data collection method in an experimental study. It requires careful planning as well as knowledge of how databases work. This is a hands-on session.
Workshop: Systematic Review - 3/3 part series
Workshop 3: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Thursday, October 16, 2025
11 AM - 1 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Libraries and Cultural Resources
This workshop will cover the remaining steps of the data collection phase of your systematic review/knowledge synthesis review project and introduce you to the study selection process. This is a hands-on session.
Manuscript versus Traditional Thesis
Thursday October 16, 2025
1 PM - 2 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the two main thesis formats: the traditional thesis and the manuscript-based thesis. Participants will learn the key structural differences, the advantages of each approach, and how to choose the best format for their research and academic goals. Whether you’re deciding on a thesis format or preparing to start your writing, this workshop will offer valuable insights to help guide your decision-making process
Student Funding Scholarship Townhall
Thursday October 30, 2025
Noon- 1 PM MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
An overview of funding opportunities for students including timelines, eligibility, and requirements.
November 2025
Workshop: Qualtrics Fundamentals
Thursday November 6, 2025
10 AM - Noon MST - via Zoom
Hosted by: Nursing Research Office
During this Zoom workshop you’ll learn about the many different types of questions you can use (multiple choice, text entry, matrix, etc.), how to administer and test your survey, the choices of survey options and security features, examining your raw data, and how to use reports to summarize your survey data using graphs and tables.
January 2026
Thursday January 8
Doctor of Nursing Orientation
5PM - 6PM via Zoom
Hosted by: Graduate Nursing Office
For Nursing students enrolled in the Winter 2026 DN program.