Monthly Nursing Research Rounds 

Usually the last Thursday of the month 

12 noon to 1pm 

The speakers presents in English and/or French (based on their preference) 

Questions from participants are welcome in English or French 

The Graduate Programs Administrative Assistant sends calendar invites to all graduate students and professors. 

TIPS – Thesis in Progress meetings 

Weekly on Thursdays 

3pm to 4pm (or ends earlier) 

Participation is in English or French (based on individual preferences) 

For more information or to join this group, please contact Falonne Elimo at [email protected] 

Purpose: To support and facilitate graduate student progress with conducting their thesis/dissertation work, fostering a sense of community, and accountability amongst them. Each attendee is invited to write 1 or 2 commitments in a shared tracking sheet (Google Doc) for moving their thesis forward within the next 1 week.

CRHN’s Works In Progress (WIPs) meetings 

Virtually, last Wednesday of each month 

Purpose: WIPs are monthly trainee/researcher focused events to present, receive feedback and/or brainstorm any aspect of their research.  Grad students are welcome to use this venue to prepare and practice for a thesis defence or other presentations.  Faculty members are welcome to present and discuss any research or methodological issues they would like to receive feedback/input on.  

For questions or inquiries, please contact Shannon Daugherty: [email protected]

CRHN-Community of Practice (CoP) 

Virtually, the second Wednesday of every month @ 1.30 pm 

Purpose: to provide an opportunity for graduate students in nursing and rehabilitation sciences to connect, share resources and hear from invited guest speakers on topics determined by the CoP group.  

For questions or inquiries, please contact Shannon Daugherty: [email protected]

Critical Reading & Discussion Group 

Virtually every 3 weeks:  January 8th, January 29th, February 19th, March 12th, April 2nd, and April 23rd. 

Purpose:  to read and discuss texts by philosophers and critical thinkers that are not from nursing or healthcare. Through an exploration of these texts, we hope to arrive at new understandings and perspectives of the world within which we find ourselves. 

For questions or inquiries, please contact Shannon Daugherty: [email protected].

Graduate Nurses’ Association (GNA) 

A number of events are provided to support graduate students (e.g. working with your supervisor, social mixers) 

For questions and inquiries, please follow the newsletter or contact the GNA by emailing: [email protected]