Career Fairs
Career fairs at McGill are organized by a variety of groups across campus, including the Career Planning Service (CaPS), faculty-specific career offices, academic departments, and student associations. These events offer students excellent opportunities to connect with employers across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Bitesize MTL: Old Port & China Town
Join ISS and other fellow international students on the Bitesize MTL: Old Port & China Town event. First, we will visit Montreal's China Town and perhaps grab a bite at one of the restaurants.
Bitesize MTL: Mont Royal Walk
Join ISS and other fellow international students on the Bitesize MTL: Mont Royal Walk event.
Submission Deadline: TechIdea Pitch Competition
The TechIdea Pitch competition encourages McGill students, working in teams, to propose new technologically-based ideas/solutions that solve real world problems. This year's pitch competition is taking place on January 29th, 2026 during the John D.
Jack Hughes (Concordia)
Planning with Purpose
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at McGill. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Info Session
Want to be able to explain your research to your family and friends? Need a quick elevator pitch on what impact your research will have? The 3 Minute Thesis / Ma Thèse en 180 Secondes competition is for you!
Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #1 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101
This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.
Date: Jan. 14, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
Sledding on the Mountain
Join ISS and other fellow international students in the Sledding on the Mountain event. Together, we will hike up Mont Royal and enjoy the scenic view of the city skyline, and wrap up with the main event of going sledding!
Augustine Wigle (McGill )
Title: Doubly-Robust Bayesian Estimation of Individualized Treatment Rules Using Network Meta-Analysis.
Abstract
Jennifer Balakrishnan (Boston University)
Title: Quadratic Chabauty for modular curves
How to Manage Your Time as an Overwhelmed Grad Student
Struggling to stay on top of your academic research, professional development, and personal commitments?
Budgeting and Expense Planning
This webinar will show you how to create a budget given your income level. It covers the main pitfalls of not budgeting and will show you ways to stay on track.
Goal Setting with Your Supervisor
How can a grad student talk about what they really want in life with their supervisor?