GradUpdate

In this issue, Business Writing, Beyond Saving, Giving Highly Effective Feedback, and more.

Registration now open

Business Writing (Mitacs Training)
Wednesday, Apr 28 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), Info Session (repeat)
Friday, Apr 30 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | If your work involves innovative forms of scholarship; engaging communities and other partners for a tangible positive social impact; or more career-relevant forms of scholarship, attend to learn how to apply to join the UBC PSI

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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

Graduate Game Plan
Online guide that provides step-by-step advice for attaining academic and career success Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

Mapping your Career Journey: Lessons on Academia to Industry and Beyond
A s2bn Vancouver-Victoria Chapter event | Friday, Apr 23 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn more

Teaching Assistantships, MPPGA Program
Apply by Apr 30 for 2021 Summer | Apply by May 31 for 2021 Winter Learn more

Beyond Prof Annual Career Conference for PhDs: Day 1
with fees | Saturday, May 01 | 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM PDT
8:00 – 9:00 AM: How to Explore Career Options that Leverage Your Education
9:15 – 10:15 AM: How to Find Your Best Career Fit
10:30 – 11:30 AM: How to Translate Your Academic Skills & Experience
11:45 – 12:45 PM: How to Find Mentorship & Why You Can’t Job Search Alone
Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Financial Wellness Peers: Beyond Saving
Monday, Apr 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

Finding the data: Indigenous Peoples
Wednesday, Apr 28 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Tips for Giving Highly Effective Feedback
Thursday, Apr 29 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
June 1, 6, 12 & 19 | Waitlist registration now open and will close on Thursday, May 27 at 4:30 PM PDT Register
Visit CTLT’s website for additional sessions

Pre-Teaching as Research Internship Workshop
Drop-In for Application Support & Feedback | Friday, Apr 30 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Learn more

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing Resources
Annotated academic texts, print and video guides, and more Learn more