Academic Skills Programs & Events
Learning at university is about more than earning grades. It's about developing the skills, confidence, and connections that support your success. Our programs and events offer practical strategies, interactive workshops, peer learning opportunities, and resources to help you thrive throughout your academic journey. We invite you to explore what's available, get involved, and discover new ways to strengthen your learning at Trent. Stay up to date about all of our events by following us on Instagram: trentuacademicskills
Fall 2026 Orientation Week Workshops
Orientation Week Workshops introduce new students to essential university skills, including time management, effective reading strategies, note-taking, academic success resources, and campus support services. These sessions are designed to help students navigate the transition to university, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for a successful first year.
Homeroom for First Year Students
Find community and strengthen learning skills by meeting weekly with other students and Academic Skills Instructors at Homeroom.
Study Cafe for Mature & Transfer Students
Join a weekly gathering for mature and transfer undergraduate students who seek community as well as dedicated time and space for academic development.
Academic Skills Events
Special Writing and Study Events
Join fellow students for dedicated writing and study opportunities, explore planning and exam preparation tools, and learn techniques to help you stay focused, organized, and confident throughout the semester.
Undergraduate 3-Minute Paper (3MP) Competition
3-Minute Paper (3MP) is an exciting competition that challenges undergraduates to present their work to others, in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, in just three minutes.
Workshops and Events for Graduate Students
Academic Skills works closely with graduate students to help them develop as scholars and writers as well as teaching assistants through monthly workshops and one-day retreat events.
Graduate Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)
The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) presents Masters and Ph.D. students with the ultimate challenge: to explain their complex and highly specialized research and ideas to a general audience in just three minutes, using only one Power Point slide.
Educating Students about Academic Integrity
All Trent students have access to the Academic Integrity Module to learn about the university's academic integrity policy and procedures.
Academic Skills Tool Kit
The Academic Skills Tool Kit is an academic support program design to help students navigate the demands of, and thrive within, the university learning environment. Student can find the Tool Kit intergrated in to their Blackbord Course