Year: 2021

Analyze your stats with R- UBC Library Research Commons

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The UBC Library Research Commons integrates open-source data-discovery tool Geodisy with Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR)

The new release is an important step forward in creating a uniquely-powerful visual data-discovery tool for researchers across Canada.

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Great opportunities in our geographic information and technology series

Geospatial analysis & visualization with Python

Thursday, June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Understanding spatial data: map projections

Tuesday, June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Visualizing data in ArcGIS online

Thursday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us to learn Mendeley or Zotero

Using Mendeley for citation management

Thursday, June 3 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Using Zotero for citation management

Thursday, June 10 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Join us to gain fundamentals in digital scholarship

Statistical analysis with R

Friday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join us to gain fundamentals in digital scholarship

Introduction to Docker

Monday, June 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to the Unix Shell

Monday, June 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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Literature reviews

Writing (Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication)

GradUpdate – Designing your Graduate School Strategy, Graduate Writing Retreat, Writing Personal Statements, Virtual Job and Volunteer Fair, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Designing your Graduate School Strategy, Graduate Writing Retreat, Writing Personal Statements, Virtual Job and Volunteer Fair, and more.
Seats still available

 

Interviews
Wednesday, Jun 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Virtual Defence Procedure
Wednesday, Jun 2 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM Register

Getting the Most Out of Your Academic Experience: Designing Your Grad School Strategy
Thursday, Jun 3 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register

Project Management (Mitacs Training)
Monday & Tuesday, Jun 7&8 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Must commit to both full days | Registration by lottery, to be drawn Tuesday, Jun 1 @9:00 AM
Additional Events and Opportunities

 

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

 

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Thursday, Jun 10 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Register
CAREER EXPLORATION

 

Your Next Step Virtual Career Fair: How to Prepare
Monday, Jun 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn more

UBC Virtual Job and Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, Jun 9 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Featuring 50+ employers who are looking to fill openings for both paid and volunteer positions
Register

Your Next Step Virtual Career Fair – Now What? Leveraging Your Experience
Thursday, Jun 10 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn more
COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

 

Can We Cut Emissions Fast Enough? With Joyce Msuya, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNEP Deputy Executive Director
Wednesday, Jun 9 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM Register

Panel Moderators and Rapporteurs needed for “Re-Imagining Agenda 2063: A Socio-Legal Foundation for the Africa We Want” Conference
Apply by Friday, Jun 11 | Conference is June 21 – 24 Learn more
RESEARCH SKILLS

 

Introduction to Docker
Monday, Jun 7 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

Understanding Spatial Data: Map Projections
Tuesday, Jun 8 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Visualizing Data in ArcGIS Online
Thursday, Jun 10 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Register
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

 

WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
Thursday, Jun 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

Clear, accurate, concise writing
Monday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Personal statements: writing
Tuesday, Jun 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Graduate Writing Retreat
Wednesday & Thursday, Jun 9 & 10 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Register

 
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