51吃瓜app

Call for Abstracts: 15th annual Graduate Research Symposium 
As part of Research Week 2025, we are pleased to invite graduate students from all disciplines to submit abstracts for the 15th Graduate Research Symposium. This symposium celebrates the diversity of research at 51吃瓜app. It offers graduate students an opportunity to share their work, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and contribute to the rich intellectual exchange that defines our academic community.

Event Details

• Dates: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 and Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
• Venue: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, P-107

Deadline for Abstract Submission 

• January 31, 2025

Presentation Format

This event consists of dynamic, informative 12-minute presentations that highlight the impact of your research. Following each presentation, students will be given a 3-minute Question and Answer period to clarify points or elaborate on areas of interest.

Who Should Apply?

We invite graduate students from all fields—humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, arts, business, and beyond—to submit abstracts. Whether your research is grounded in scientific methods, creative approaches, theoretical analysis, or applied work, we welcome submissions that:

• Engage with diverse research methodologies:
  • Including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, action research, and creative practices.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration:
  • We encourage research that bridges multiple disciplines, tackles complex problems, and seeks to combine approaches for innovative outcomes.
• Contribute to both theoretical and practical knowledge:
  • Whether your research is exploring foundational theories, proposing new models, or focusing on practical applications in real-world settings.
• Demonstrate practical impact or potential:
  • Submissions should reflect the potential for practical application or contribution to the development of new ideas, technologies, or solutions in your field.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Word Limit: 100-150 words
  • Your abstract should clearly articulate the research questions, methodology, findings (or anticipated outcomes), and broader implications of your work.
• Biography: 100 words 
  • Include a brief biography outlining your education, general interests, and current research.
• Your professional photo

How to Submit

• Please submit your abstract and biography to graduatestudies@laurentian.ca by January 31, 2025. Ensure your submission follows the provided guidelines for formatting.
• To register for the symposium, please fill out the .

Why Participate?

• Celebrate the Impact of Research:
  • The Graduate Research Symposium is a key event within 51吃瓜app’s Research Week, highlighting the passion, creativity, and dedication of our graduate students.
• Foster Collaboration:
  • Engage with graduate students, faculty, and professionals from various disciplines. This symposium is a place to exchange ideas, spark new collaborations, and enrich your research perspective.
• Enhance Your Communication Skills:
  • Presenting your research provides a valuable opportunity to develop your academic and professional communication skills, critical for future career and research dissemination.
• Receive Constructive Feedback:
  • Present your research in an open, supportive environment, receiving valuable feedback that can help shape and refine your work.
• Showcase Your Contributions:
  • Share your innovative research with the Laurentian community, gaining recognition for your academic achievements.

Additional Information

• Awards and Recognition:
  • Prizes will be awarded to outstanding presentations, recognizing excellence in communication, innovation, and impact across all research methods and disciplines.
• Virtual Option:
  • A virtual presentation option is available only for graduate students enrolled in online degree programs who are unable to attend in person.

For Questions or More Information, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies, at graduatestudies@laurentian.ca

3MT© Competition

Are you a graduate student with a passion for research? Want to challenge yourself to communicate your incredible work in just three minutes? Then the Three Minute Thesis (3MT©) competition is for YOU!

What’s 3MT©?

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT©) competition provides graduate students with an opportunity to refine skills that can be transferred after graduation to diverse career paths. Distilling research into a clear form, without over-simplifying or making it overly-complex, and highlighting the wider implications of the research are important skills to carry into post-graduate employment and public service.

Why Participate?

• Boost your visibility:
  • Present your research to an audience beyond your department.
• Develop valuable skills:
  • Improve your ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms.
• Network and gain feedback:
  • Connect with peers and mentors who are also passionate about research.
• Win Prizes:
  • The top presenters will receive exciting awards and recognition.

Who Can Participate?

• All current graduate students (Master's and PhD).
• Any discipline, all fields of research are welcome!

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: Friday February 14, 2025
• Competition Date: Thursday February 27, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:30pm

How to Apply:

1. Register via the
2. Start preparing your 3-minute presentation with one static slide.
3. Get ready to share your research with the world!

Additional Information

• The winner will go on to represent the 51吃瓜app at the provincial final. 
• More information can be found in the

Need Help? Check out our ‘‘Present with Intent’’ workshop on Friday January 24^th for tips and tricks on how to craft the perfect pitch!

GRADflix Competition

Are you a graduate student with a passion for your research and a flair for creativity? Want to bring your work to life in a short video? Then GRADflix is the perfect opportunity for you!

What’s GRADflix?

GRADflix is an exciting competition where graduate students create a short video (1 minute) showcasing their research in an engaging and accessible way. It’s a fun and creative challenge to explain your research to a broad audience, from fellow students to the general public!

Why Enter GRADflix?

• Increase your visibility:
  • Share your research with a wider audience.
• Boost your communication skills:
  • Learn how to communicate complex ideas in a fun and simplified way.
• Win prizes:
  • The best videos will be awarded exciting prizes.
• Gain feedback:
  • Receive valuable feedback from judges and peers on your communication style.

Who Can Participate?

• All current graduate students (Master's and PhD).
• Research from all disciplines is welcome—get creative!

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Video Submission Deadline: February 24, 2025 (before 4:30pm)
• Competition Screening Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm

How to Apply:

1. Register via the .
2. Create your 1 minute video showcasing your research.
3. Submit your video to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (graduatestudies@laurentian.ca) and get ready for the screening event!

Need Help? Check out our ‘‘Creating Videos for GRADflix’’ on January 24^th for tips on how to make a compelling and engaging video!