GradUpdate

In this issue, part-time work in grad studies, Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections, Building your project network map, Introduction to Data Management Plans, September Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops, and more.

Part-time work, Sep – Apr

Part-time work in grad studies
Sep to Apr | Paid positions, up to 10 hours/week | Positions include:

• Digital and Social Media Assistant (Job ID 979324)
• Marketing & Recruitment Assistant (Job ID 979322)
• Web Development Assistant (JobID 979330)
• Doctoral Examination Student Assistant

These and many other work learn positions at UBC are open to graduate students. For full details, and to apply check out CareersOnline. Jobs will be posted from Jul 29 – Aug 19, but many hire as applications come in.

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.

LEADERSHIP

Refined project communication plan
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 7 | 10 am – 12 pm  | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Enhance your communication skills”.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Aug 8 | 6 – 9 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Advance your reach”.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

RESEARCH

Data Bites – Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)
Online | Tuesday, Aug 6 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm Register

Introduction to the Unix Shell
Online | Tuesday, Aug 6 | 1 – 3 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Wednesday, Aug 7 | 1 – 3 pm Register

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Thursday, Aug 8 | 1 – 3 pm Register

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 9, 11 & 16 | 9 am – 5:30 pm Apply now.
Online | Sep 10, 14, 21 & 28 | various times Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections
Hybrid | Wednesday, Aug 7 | 10 – 11:30 am Register