Altitude

With six modules and 20 workshops, all bilingual, Altitude is designed to meet the most pressing needs of graduate students (master’s, PhD and postdoctoral).

Overview

  • Managing your research project 

  • Writing your thesis  

  • Public speaking 

  • Taking care of your mental health 

  • Developing or acquiring skills for the workplace 

You must be enrolled in a master’s, PhD or postdoctoral program at uOttawa.

  • Develop your skills and increase your employability 

  • Improve your communication skills (spoken and written)  

  • Manage your research project confidently and improve your thesis or research paper writing techniques  

  • Learn the skills you need to work abroad  

  • Take care of your mental health and find a balance between your work, studies and personal life 

  • Attend at least six of the 10 workshops offered

  • Complete the program assessment survey

  • Submit a self-reflection essay about your experience at the end of the program

  • A certificate of completion
  • A microprogram logo easy to integrate in your email signature, CV or LinkedIn profile

Registration

Registration is now open for the winter term until February 8, 2022
To register

Dates and topics

January 27, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Post-pandemic reality of work

March 10, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Sharpen Your Career Tools: The Future of Work, Resumes, LinkedIN and your Online Reputation Management

March 3, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - What is Research?

March 24, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Managing my Research Project

February 24, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Master's/PhD Thesis Writing

March 17, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Let’s Speak about Public Speaking

February 10, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Networking Tips for the Global Workforce

February 3, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Looking After Your Mental Health and Well-Being

February 17, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - School, Work, and Life Balance

March 31, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Stress Management