A monthly event designed to bring together graduate students and faculty in collaboration and discussion about academia
Past topics include feminism and scholarship; interdisciplinary and community-based approaches to food and environmental justice; grant writing and scholarship applications; reference letters; anti-Black Islamophobia; photovoice and knowledge mobilization; Blackness, humour and resistance in Canada; engaged scholarship on work, migration, and racialization; interdisciplinary research that makes a difference; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; research ethics; navigating academic writing and publishing as a graduate student; finding ethical space in re-search methods; strategies for writing, overcoming blocks, and building connections with fellow IDSR students
Here is the schedule of events for the 2025-2026 IDSR Seminar Series:
Friday, February 13th, 9:00-10:30 am
Join IDSR PhD Candidates Md Nazmul Alam and Lisa Ditschun at the next IDSR Seminar Series
Naz will share his insights into qualitative data analysis and Lisa will draw on justice‑based perspectives to consider ways that interdisciplinary research can become more robust, accountable, and socially responsive.
Register for the Zoom link at: https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/b_PnNxD6S3GMjci38ysrIQ
Friday, January 16th postponed. New date and time TBA
Successful publishing with Dr Abeer Omar
Are you ready to turn your research and reviews into impactful publications? This session will guide you through the essentials of academic publishing, including paper types, manuscript preparation and structure, and practical tips to increase your chances of acceptance. Whether you’re just starting or aiming for high-impact journals, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to publish successfully. In addition, there is an opportunity to connect with professors in the field to work on publications.
Friday, September 12th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Exploring Graduate Funding Options
Jane Rennie, Graduate Finance Officer, joined us to share insights into available funding programs and how to navigate the application process. The seminar also featured a panel of successful graduate students who offered practical advice, shared their experiences, and provided tips and tricks for crafting strong funding applications.
Friday, October 17th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: IDSR Program: AMA with Dr. Naomi Nichols
Dr Naomi Nichols shared tips for staying on track, making the most of program resources, and navigating challenges along the PhD journey.
Friday, November 14th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Creating teaching portfolios
Dana Capell, Senior Education Developer from Trent’s Teaching Commons, presented a hands-on seminar on creating effective teaching portfolios, to highlight your teaching philosophy, showcase classroom experience, and present your unique strengths as an educator.
The inaugural IDSR Exit Seminar, presented by PhD Candidate Md Nazmul Alam. Nazmul presented Seeing hijra Aging in Bangladesh: Lived Experiences of Late-Life and Healthcare Precarity. Following the presentation participants were invited to interact in a valuable Question and Answer period to discuss the study's methodologies and findings.