Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Graduate student research sharing and exchange event

The graduate student research sharing and networking exchange event is an opportunity for graduate students from across the Canada to share ideas, knowledge and research.

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Overview

  • What is the exchange?

    Hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, the graduate student research sharing and exchange is a two-day event that welcomes students from the univiersities of Regina, Saskatchewan and Lakehead to UM's campus for presentations, networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

    Throughout the weekend, students will have the opportunity to engage in workshops, panel presentations, and group discussions. They will also be able to present their own work in oral presentations.

    This event is a great opportunity for students to network and connect with emerging and experienced researchers within and beyond of their own fields.

    Subject areas

    The exchange focuses on work across five subject areas

    • Physiology
    • Sport, exercise and health psychology
    • Sociology, history, philosophy and physical education
    • Recreation, leisure and tourism
    • Motor control, learning and biomechanics
  • A man standing on stage in front of an audience during a presentation

Participant information

  • a FKRM student presenting to a judges about their research

  • Who can participate?

    The graduate student research sharing and exchange event is open to any graduate student studying in one of the five focus areas. Undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about what research in action looks like are invited to join as well. However, only graduate students are eligible to participate in the oral presentations.

    There is no cost to participate in the graduate student research sharing and exchange. Participants will have access to all panel discussions, oral presentations and networking events. Participants will also have meals provided during the event.

    Participants are responsible for covering their own accommodations during the event.

  • Accommodations

    Students visiting from outside Winnipeg are invited to stay at UM's Pembina Hall Residence on the Fort Garry campus. Pembina Hall is a short, five minute walk from the exchange event area at the Active Living Centre.

    Cost: $100.65 (tax included) - due upon check in

    Details: 

    • Single room
    • Private washroom
    • Free wifi

  • Meals

    Meals for event attendees are free. 

    Meals included:

    • Dinner on June 12
    • Breakfast on June 13
    • Lunch on June 13

    Gluten-free and vegan options are available. 

    All meals will be served in the Agora of the Active Living Centre.

  • Contacts

    The event is organized by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management graduate studies program and FKRM's graduate student association, GSKARMA.

    If you have any questions, you can reach out to:

Events

Keynote address

The graduate student research sharing and exchange is excited to have Dr. Janet Lawson delivering the keynote speech during the welcome event on Friday, June 12.

An Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Lawson's research explores the participation experiences of persons with physical disabilities in sport and exercise. Lawson draws on her own experiences working for the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Athletics Canada to inform her work.

Networking opportunities

This two-day event aims to give graduate students the opportunity to connect with other researchers across fields. Throughout both days, there will be chances to mingle and chat with students, faculty members and outside partners. These informal moments are a great way for students to make connections with the diverse range of attendees.

Oral presentations

Oral presentations

Graduate students are invited to give short oral presentations about their research. These will be four to five-minute oral presentations, followed by a short question period. Participants may include up to three slides to accompany their presentation.

Completed and in-progress projects or proposals will be accepted for presentation.

Slide details

Slides can include:

  • Topic background
  • Project rationale
  • Research questions
  • Methods
  • Results 

Please include contact information on the final slide. All slides must be in Microsoft PowerPoint to ensure technological consistency. Slides should be submitted to gskarma@umanitoba.ca by June 5, 2026.

Professional development sessions

Professional development session one

Date: Saturday, June 13

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Professional development session two

Date: Saturday, June 13

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

  • Session A: Promoting yourself and your work
  • Session B: Alternative fields after grad school with Marieke Gruwel (FKRM Research Coordinator) and Daniel Araujo (policy analyst)

 

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Schedule

Friday, June 12

Event

Time

Location

Registration3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.ALC Agora
Dinner5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ALC Agora
Welcome and opening keynote6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.ALC Agora

Saturday, June 13

Event

Time

Location

Registration8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.ALC Agora
Breakfast8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ALC Agora
Oral presentations9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 
Break10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
Oral presentations11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Lunch12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.ALC Agora
Professional development session one1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Break2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
Professional development session two2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 
Closing3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Registration

Participation registration

Program
Would you like to reserve a room at Pembina Hall for the duration of the event?
What professional development session are you interested in attending?

Please note that your selection is only used to estimate attendee number for each session. Your choice doesn't restrict you from changing your decison at a later time.

Session one - Saturday, June 13, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Session two - Saturday, June 13, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Are you participating in the oral presentations?
Which subject area best aligns with your presentation?
Do you have any dietary restrictions?