GradUpdate

In this issue, Public Scholars Initiative info session, Climate Solutions Research Collective Solutions Scholars pitch event and summit, PGWP workshop, Non-faculty Careers in Academia, Careers Outside of Higher Education, 14-Day Writing Challenge, and more.

Registration Open

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 – 1 pm

Register

Seats available

Negotiating Job Offers
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 3 – 4 pm Register

Imposter Phenomenon
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 2 – 4 pm Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  I’ve also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time.
Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

Solutions Scholars Project Pitch Event
Hybrid | Climate Solutions Research Collective “accelerator” style event | open to everyone interested in climate research at UBC
Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2 – 4 pm Register

Climate Solutions Scholars Summit
In-person | Thursday, Apr 18 | 2 – 4 pm Register

CAREER

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop
Online | Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation | Register for one session only:
Tuesday, Apr 16 | 10 – 11 am Register
Thursday, May 2 | 2 – 3 pm Register
Wednesday, May 22 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Exploring Non-faculty Careers in Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 17 | 10 – 11 am Register

Careers Outside of Higher Education
Online | This CIRTL webinar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines
Friday, Apr 19 | 1 – 2 pm Register

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Understanding stress
Feeling end-of-term stress? Find helpful resources for understanding stress or check out the various health topics for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

RESEARCH

Intro to data visualization with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 18 | 9:30 – 11 pm Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Apr 22 – May 5 | Join ncfdd for free via UBC’s subscription, then register by Apr 12.