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Network for Intercultural Competence to facilitate Entrepreneurship (NICE)
A MULTI-UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP IN-DEMAND INTERCULTURAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS.
Program dates: March 2 – beginning July (flex)
Program cost: Free
Application deadline: February 9, 2022
Grow your intercultural and entrepreneurial skills and gain global experience without needing to travel. The Network for Intercultural Competence to Facilitate Entrepreneurship (NICE) program is a multi-university global collaboration that aims to empower students with critical 21st century skills. The four-month virtual learning journey from March to July, 2022 includes interactive online modules, facilitated group discussion, project work and an optional virtual presentation session. Students collaborate with peers from multiple disciplines and universities across Europe to apply learning to real-world global challenges – such as climate action, health and wellbeing, and clean and efficient energy. A facilitator from one of the partner universities supports student teams. Students receive a certificate upon completion.
Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline are welcome to apply online.
For more information and to apply: https://global.ubc.ca/network-intercultural-competence-facilitate-entrepreneurship-nice
Questions: Daniella Weber, Associate Director Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Vice Provost International (Daniella.weber@ubc.ca).
Are you a graduate or undergraduate student working on research in LFS?
Submit your abstract to this year’s Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference!
The Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference is a one-day, student-organized conference designed to showcase the diverse graduate research and work taking place in our faculty. This conference aims to highlight the excellent work of our graduate students by providing an opportunity to present at a formal and interdisciplinary academic conference.
Where: Online (registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link)
When: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
How: Submit your abstract here by Feb 7th | Register for the conference here by Feb 28th
Info: Presenter information can be found here
This one-day event will include an interdisciplinary plenary address, poster and oral presentations, lunch, and an award ceremony. Awards and cash prizes will be presented for outstanding oral and poster presentations.
If there are any questions about the conference or abstract submission, email lfsgrads@gmail.com.
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Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Council
The Oral Examination for the Degree of
Master of Science
(Food Science)
Lanxin Mo
” Understanding the Swelling Behavior of Individual Starch Granules Using ParCS ”
Monday, February 7th, 2022 – 2:30 PM
Virtually
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/94620216917?pwd=VEl0YlpBd2ZucXNGeVJKbStoS2VlZz09
EXAMINING COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. S. Wang
Supervisory Committee:
Dr. J. Frostad – Supervisor
Dr. A. Pratap-Singh – Committee member
Dr. S. Hatzikiriakos – Committee member
Defense Committee Composition
Dr. J. Frostad – Supervisor
Dr. A. Pratap-Singh – Committee member
Dr. S. Hatzikiriakos – Committee member
Dr. B. Stefanska– External
GradUpdate In this issue, 3MT@UBC 2022, Effectively Articulating your Research, Negotiating Job Offers, Overcoming Perfectionism, Common Academic Expressions in English, and more. |
Special Event – Three Minute Thesis 2022 |
Present your Research in 3MT |
Registration now open |
Short, sharp and to the point: communicating your research in three minutes (or less!) Negotiating Job Offers Overcoming Perfectionism Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Whys and Hows of your Research |
Seats still available |
Events and Opportunities |
A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below. Visit community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar. |
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS |
Take part in the Effective Mentorship of Racialized Graduate Students (EMRGS) project Choosing the Right Citation Management Tool for your Research |
CAREER EXPLORATION |
Humanizing Tech – Arts Careers after Graduate School Higher Education Pathways Beyond the Professoriate Unique long-term GAA role at UBC Sauder Employer Virtual Info Sessions |
RESEARCH SKILLS |
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION |
Common Academic Expressions in English 14-Day Writing Challenge |