Just won an award? Conducting intriguing research? The Department of University Communications (DUC) offers regular media training workshops in which you can learn more about how to promote your research effectively to the media. These workshops are promoted on a regular basis in TheGraduate@Carleton e-newsletter that is distributed to all grad students. Upcoming dates include: ... more
Do you know an outstanding educator? If so, please nominate this Carleton University professor for a Capital Educators’ Award. For more information and to complete the nomination form, please visit http://www.onfe-rope.ca/programs/capital-educators-awards Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.... more
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs IS hosting two information sessions for senior PhD students who want to learn more about Postdoctoral Fellowships in Canada. This workshop will provide a general overview of the Postdoctoral Fellow landscape in Canada. BOTH OF THESE SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL! Dates: Tuesday, February 5th, 3:00-4:00 OR Thursday, February 14th, ... more
Note: See details at end of story about Feb. 28th Cotutelle Info. Session. It’s been one year since Carleton struck its first Cotutelle agreement. These agreements allow our PhD students to study and research at two universities and, upon graduation, obtain two diplomas recognizing their PhD degree. Carleton now has eight agreements in place and ... more
**This is part of our ongoing series on services for grad students at Carleton. Although the term has barely begun, you may find yourself in need of some writing and study skills assistance. Learning Support Services (LSS) at Carleton helps both graduate and undergraduate students by providing a number of programs and services. These include: ... more
Carleton University architecture graduate, Raymond Chu, was shortlisted for the international Graduate Architecture Award 2012 sponsored by Detail magazine. Chu submitted his thesis project, extra Extra SMALL! (XXS), which examines new minimal dwelling units in Hong Kong for the very poor. “The opportunities and support I received from Carleton plays a significant role in my ... more
Late last year, Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) released a report entitled Challenges Associated with Community Development in Apartment Buildings. In a news release, the organization said this “is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about making apartment living safer in Ottawa.” The report was written by Carleton graduate student Julie Pilson. Pilson, who ... more
Applicants may apply for $100,000 seed grants which can later be scaled with a grant of up to $ 1,000,000. The deadline for applications for Round 5 of the Stars in Global Health program is February 6, 2013. The application process consists of a two-page concept with a two-minute video. An example of funded projects ... more
The Fall term has come to a close. We hope that you have had a satisfying and successful semester. We look forward to engaging with you next term. We know that graduate school can be challenging so we hope that you take some time to applaud all of your achievements. We’d like to share a ... more
A team of Carleton researchers is trying to find out why so many computer games shy away from using nonlinear storytelling techniques – that is, techniques that help present stories out of chronological order. Traditional media like films and novels use all kinds of interesting nonlinear techniques, like those found in Run Lola Run, Groundhog ... more
