Event

The Office of Graduate Studies and Research invites academic staff and researchers on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to the inaugural session of the Professorial Mentorship Caucus Series, a platform designed to strengthen mentorship, advance research excellence, and reinforce a vibrant academic culture across the University.

Event Details

-          Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2026

-          Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

-          Venue: Zoom

-          Registration: Click here to register

Panelists

-          Professor Duraisamy Saravanakumar (Chairperson)

-          Professor Roger Hosein

-          Professor Shirin Haque

-          Professor Jerome De Lisle

-          Professor Christine Carrington

About the Series

The Professorial Mentorship Caucus positions Professors as key drivers of mentorship, supporting less experienced academic staff and graduate research scholars. As senior scholars and institutional leaders, Professors play a pivotal role in cultivating a high-performing, research-intensive academic community.

Objective

This series creates a collegial space for Professors to share expertise, foster scholarly growth and strengthen our institutional culture of excellence through mentorship and collaboration.

This distinguished panel of well-respected Professors will share insights and practical perspectives on excelling in research supervision and mentorship.

Save the Date – Session Two

Please also save the date for the second session in the series:

-          Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

-          Topic: Converting Graduate Research into Impactful Publications

Early registration is encouraged.

Join us as we build a stronger mentorship culture and support excellence in research and scholarship.