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
We are excited to announce the schedule of events for the 2025-2026 IDSR Seminar Series
Register in advance for Zoom at https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/857OK49FQQe9JnsdHud7yA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.
Friday, November 14th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Creating teaching portfolios
Getting ready for the academic job market? Join Dana Capell, Senior Education Developer from Trent’s Teaching Commons, for a hands-on seminar on creating effective teaching portfolios. Tailored for PhD candidates and soon-to-be graduates in interdisciplinary studies, this session will help you highlight your teaching philosophy, showcase classroom experience, and present your unique strengths as an educator. Learn practical strategies for organizing your materials, reflecting on your teaching practice, and preparing a portfolio that stands out when applying for teaching positions.
10:30 am: Md Nazmul Alam IDSR Exit Presentation
We are pleased to announce the inaugural IDSR Exit Seminar, presented by PhD Candidate Md Nazmul Alam. Nazmul will present Seeing hijra Aging in Bangladesh: Lived Experiences of Late-Life and Healthcare Precarity. Following the presentation participants are invited to interact in a valuable Question and Answer period to discuss the study's methodologies and findings.
Friday, December 12th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Academic knowledge management using linked notes and How to synthesize data and coding strategies
Speakers/Guests: IDSR PhD Students
Friday, January 9th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Successful publishing
Speakers/Guests: Dr Abeer Omar
Friday, February 13th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: How to incorporate justice perspectives in your research
Speakers/Guests: IDSR PhD Students
Friday, March 13th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Topic: Creative Knowledge Mobilization
Speakers/Guests: IDSR PhD Students
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.