Making the transition from campus to the working world is a big deal. But as exciting as it is, it can also be a stressful shift.
Get prepped for Life After University by joining these live, online sessions from the conference. From handling post-grad uncertainty to getting your resume job hunt ready, you’ll hear from experts and U of A alumni who will arm you with advice to help you succeed on your post-university journey.
Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) will count attendance at any of the conference sessions as Professional Development hours requirement for Grad Students.
Upcoming Online Workshop
Hero Mode On! Helping you tell your Professional Story
Monday, October 6, 2025 Noon - 1 PM (Online)
An energizing, interactive workshop designed to help participants uncover, articulate, and apply their most powerful strengths: the skills, traits, and perspectives that make them stand out. Through guided reflection, collaborative exercises, and practical application, participants will leave with a clear “Hero Statement” they can confidently use in interviews, leadership conversations, and everyday challenges.
How to Create a Podcast
This pre-recorded webinar provides clear steps and demonstrations to help you create your own podcast. Topics include gear needed, recording and editing tracks, distribution, organization and tone.
Matt Rea (‘12 PhD) is the founder, host and editor of the 雅伎著’s WTJ? Podcast. The podcast has been running monthly for 6 years and has over 42,000 plays in that time. Matt is also an Adjunct English Professor at the 雅伎著.
To access this incredible resource, you must be verifiable as a 雅伎著 grad and agree to update your email address with the 雅伎著.
In order to have the webinar sent to you,
Upcoming Online Webinar
Working in Canada after Graduation In Mandarin Chinese and English
November 26, 2025 (Online)
11am-12pm - session in Mandarin Chinese
12-1pm - session in English
During this session, an International Student Specialist will provide information about the PGWP program (i.e. the eligibility requirements for PGWP program, the application process, work authorization after program completion and after PGWP application is submitted to IRCC.) Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic presented in the session.
Xiaobing Lin, International Student Specialist and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor, International Student and Visitor Services, 雅伎著. She worked as an Assistant Professor of English in Chinese universities for 12 years before studying and working at UAlberta many years ago. She has been working in higher education and international education for over 20 years with rich experience in international student advising and immigration advising.
Lubna Ahmad is an International Student Specialist at the 雅伎著 since 2010 and an RCIC in good standing since 2014. She grew up in Scotland and has worked as a teacher and educator in the United Arab Emirates and Canada for over 20 years working with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. It was through her Master of Education studies at the 雅伎著, that Lubna realized her passion for working and helping international students at the post-secondary level. In her current role as an International Student Specialist, Lubna has been supporting international students with their immigration and non-immigration issues, providing immigration consultation to campus stakeholders and advocating for students within Campus and the Government when needed.
Registration Link coming soon!
Webinar Topics
Virtual sessions with practical guidance on:
- Job hunting
- Leveraging soft skills
- Networking
- And more!
Attendance and location:
- All current students and recent alumni are welcome!
- All sessions will be held virtually.
- Recordings of the Conference are available until June 30, 2024 and eligible for PD credit from Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS).