📢ATTN: University of Toronto students📢
Check out some of the in-person/virtual workshops that UofT offers to help you optimize your student life 👇
School-Based Workshops
What are they? On-campus workshops are educational sessions offered by various departments and organizations within a university. These workshops cover a wide range of topics, from academic skills and career development to personal growth and wellness.
How can they benefit students?
• Skill Development: Students can enhance their academic and professional skills, such as time management, research methods, resume writing, and interview techniques.
• Networking Opportunities: Workshops provide a platform to connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
• Personal Growth: Workshops on topics like mental health, stress management, and leadership help students navigate personal challenges and build resilience.
How to access them? Students can access on-campus workshops by signing up through their student portal (Folio/CLNx).
Library Workshops
What are they? Library workshops are educational sessions offered by the university library. These workshops focus on research skills, citation management, academic writing, and utilizing library resources effectively.
How can they benefit students?
• Research Proficiency: Students can learn how to navigate academic databases, conduct literature reviews, and find reliable sources for their assignments.
• Academic Integrity: Workshops on citation management tools like Zotero and EndNote help students avoid plagiarism by properly citing sources.
• Efficiency: Learning how to use library resources efficiently can save students time and improve the quality of their work.
How to access them? Students can sign up for library workshops through the University of Toronto Library's website. These workshops are often free and may be available in person or online.
Research Workshops
What are they? Research workshops provide guidance on conducting academic research, including how to formulate research questions, design studies, analyze data, and write research papers. They often include training on using citation management tools and understanding research ethics.
How can they benefit students?
• Research Skills: Students gain practical skills in designing research projects, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings.
• Academic Success: These workshops help students produce higher-quality research papers and theses, which can improve their grades and academic standing.
• Preparation for Advanced Studies: For students considering graduate school, research workshops provide foundational skills that are essential for advanced academic work.
How to access them? Research workshops can be found on Folio/CLNx.
Career Workshops
What are they? Workshops, info sessions, etc. that provide insight into future career paths. In my experience, they have panel-style events where professionals answered pre-determined questions on their careers. There was also a question period (where attendees asked questions).
How can they benefit students?
• Guidance: Students engage with professionals and receive guidance and ideas on what to do with their degree
• Discover Next Steps: Students can discover careers and paths that they were not aware of
• Prepare for Next Steps: Students can get help to prepare for various aspects of obtaining a job/starting their career (e.g., job search, networking, etc.)
How to access them? Check out the Academic Advising & Career Centre's website, CLNx, and advertisements on campus to learn when these on-campus and/or virtual workshops run. Career workshops are open to current students and alumni.
Written by:
Chloe Gergi | UofT '26
Tayla Sylvester | UofT '25
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