Professional Development
GATE is here to help you get the most out of your graduate education.
As part of GATE we offer graduate students and postdocs with professional development opportunities to ensure success in graduate work and beyond. These opportunities allow you to enhance your graduate experience. There are four pivotal domains of professional growth that inform the programming and opportunities FGSR delivers and supports: effective communication, entrepreneurship and leadership, teaching and mentorship, and wellness and equity.
During the fall semester, we provided graduate students with several exceptional professional development and networking opportunities:
- Dr. Keshen's Chamber of Commerce Executive Event: an exclusive chance for graduate students to connect with top CEOs from across Saskatchewan. Participants heard directly from industry leaders at Crown Corporations and major Saskatchewan organizations, gaining invaluable insights into leadership and industry trends.
- Reverse Career Fair (RCF): the tables are turned, and employers come to you. Graduate students who completed one of the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) courses were eligible to participate. This unique fair featured employers from major Saskatchewan businesses, including Mosaic, Nutrien, Farm Credit Canada, Cultivator, TD, ISM, ISC, and the City of Regina. It was a remarkable success, with two students receiving interviews and one securing a job offer.
- Tuesday Talks, presented by GATE: occur on the last Tuesday of each month. These sessions, moderated by Bruce Anderson, GATE’s Academic Lead, offer students the opportunity to engage with esteemed leaders from the Saskatchewan ecosystem. These informal discussions provide a welcoming space for mentorship, networking, and innovation.
- Entrepreneurship Week: the first-ever at the University of Regina, featured a range of events, including panel discussions and networking opportunities. It was designed to connect, collaborate, and build the Saskatchewan ecosystem, focusing on introductory and exploratory information about entrepreneurship.
- Partnerships: GATE partnered with various Saskatchewan businesses such as WESK, AVRO Aerospace, Cultivator powered by Conexus, SK Startup Institute, Economic Development Regina, and Startup TNT.
See below for more opportunities to get you started:
Centre of Experiential and Service Learning
Beyond Grad School
Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, online platform that helps graduate students like yourself make the most out of your investment and build your career. From video lessons on career exploration, to writing application materials, to interviewing and negotiating for that next career step. Beyond Grad School’s unique curriculum is designed by learning specialists and experts in career development to help you through each stage of your job search.
Graduate Teaching Enhancement Course (GTEC)
Tuesday Talks Presented by GATE
Tuesday Talks, presented by GATE, occur on the last Tuesday of each month, offering a unique opportunity for students to engage with esteemed leaders from the Saskatchewan ecosystem. These discussions, moderated by Bruce Anderson, GATE’s Academic Lead, provide a welcoming space for mentorship, networking, and innovation. Attendees can enjoy snacks while connecting with like-minded individuals.
Digital Research Skills Certificate Program
