The U of C Graduate Conference

The U of C Graduate Conference is a campus-wide multidisciplinary conference, the first of its kind in Canada. Held over a 3-day period, the conference highlights the best graduate student research being conducted on campus and promotes the development of the graduate student community. In addition to showcasing their research, graduate students will have opportunities to connect with industry members and the larger Calgary community. The conference will feature: interactive sessions; panel discussions; workshops; a wine & cheese networking event; Opening Speaker Jorge Cham; Sessional Speaker Dr. Mostafa El-Sayed; Keynote Speaker the Right Honourable Joseph Clark; and an Awards Banquet (with over $3500 awards!).

Why you should get involved?

• It’s an excellent opportunity to practice presentation skills.
• Improve your skills by presenting your research to a non-expert audience.
• Take advantage of an exceptional chance to branch out into the graduate student community.

Key Dates

• April 9, 2010: Abstract Submission Deadline
• April 28, 2010: Delegate Registration Deadline
• May 5-7, 2010: Conference

Contact Information

For general inquiries, to sponsor or to volunteer at the conference contact:

• Zahra Amini (Conference Director):

For questions about submitting an abstract or registering for the conference as a delegate, please contact:

• Conference Submissions Committee:

Register for Conference

• Registration is now closed.

Call for Volunteers

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