UBC Sustainability Scholars Program Information Session 

Are you a UBC graduate student? 

Are you interested in . . .

·       applying your research skills to solving real-world sustainability questions and challenges?

·       getting paid while gaining valuable professional work experience?

·       developing applied sustainability skills and knowledge under the guidance of a mentor?

·       building a professional network of sustainability practitioners? 

If this describes you, please attend the UBC Sustainability Scholars information session on Thursday January 31 at 5:15 pm. At this session representatives from several of our partner organizations will speak about the kinds of opportunities Scholars can have while working in the program. We will also have former scholars and mentors there to answer your questions about what you can expect as a Scholar and what kinds of opportunities the program offers in terms of skills and job prospects. 

When: Thursday January 31, 2019 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: CIRS Building, 2260 West Mall, UBC Campus, BC Hydro Theatre (main floor)

 Register Here

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Karen Taylor 

Program Manager | UBC Sustainability Initiative

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Room 2343, 2260 West Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Phone 604 822-9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | www.sustain.ubc.ca 

 

Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Value: $40,000 stipend plus $20,000 travel allowance per year, for up to 3 years

UBC applicant deadline: 11:59pm (Vancouver time) on Friday, January 18, 2019

Up to 20 Trudeau Scholarships are awarded each year to support doctoral students pursuing research related to one of its four founding themes: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, and People and their Natural Environment. Trudeau Scholars are highly gifted individuals who are actively engaged in their fields and expected to become leading national and international figures.

Eligibility

·        Doctoral students already accepted into or in year one, two, or three of a full-time program in the humanities or social sciences whose work relates to one of the Foundations’ four themes

·        Although priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, up to 25% of Scholars in a given year may be non-Canadians (permanent residents or foreign nationals) enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution

Applications are submitted via the Trudeau Foundation application portal:

·        Create an account online at: https://trudeaufdn.fluxx.io/apply/scholars

·        For University Name, enter “The University of British Columbia”

·        For Faculty or Department, enter the chosen UBC graduate program

·        Registrants will receive a username and password in 4 business days (applicants should check their spam/junk folder)

·        Once account access is granted: Complete the application form, request three letters of reference, and upload transcripts

·        After applying, applicants should email natalie.thorson@ubc.ca with their full name, UBC student number, and the name of their graduate program to ensure that their application is linked to UBC

Please note that there is no graduate program nomination process. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will convene an adjudication committee composed of UBC faculty members to review applications and select UBC’s nominees to the national competition.

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/trudeau-foundation-doctoral-scholarship

Check out community.grad.ubc.ca for the following opportunities:  

Foundations of Pedagogy 1 (Jan 8 – Mar 5), registration open | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/5495

SPSS Part 1 Workshop, Dec 12 | community.grad.ubc.ca/event/5311

MSFHR Research Trainee Info Session (for late stage PhDs), Dec 13 | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/5498

Citation Management: Mendeley, Zotero, Dec 14 | community.grad.ubc.ca/event/5408

Google AI Impact Challenge, apply by Jan 22 | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/5487

Essay Competition to attend St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland, apply by Feb 1 | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/5497

Thank you,

Jacqui. 

Jacqui Brinkman, MSc
Director of Graduate Student Professional Development
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus |  Musqueam Traditional Territory
170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 827 4578 | Fax 604 822 5802
jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca | @ubcgradschool
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/

 

 

Waitlist registration opens Dec 10 for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) January 27, Feb 2 & 3, 2019.  The ISW is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence.  It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience.  Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop. The ISW is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation. In addition, graduate students in STEM departments are eligible to become CIRTL associates upon completion of the workshop.   

 

IMPORTANT: The workshop runs from 8:15am-5:00pm. Please note you must attend all three days for the complete duration of the workshop, i.e. the entire 24-hour workshop.

 This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the January 27, Feb 2 & 3, 2019 ISW please go to the following link and sign-up: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-january-27-february-2-3-2019/

 Waitlist registration will close on Thursday January 24, 2019 at 4:30pm. By clicking this link, you are signing up for the waitlist only, however this does not register you for the workshop. IF you are accepted into the workshop, you will be contacted by our office after registration closes. 

Elisa Herman
Events Assistant
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
214-1961 East Mall  | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 827 4871
elisa.herman@ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT

http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca

We are pleased to share with you the details of the 2019 Nexus Interdisciplinary Conference,

wicked Problems and Interdisciplinary Problem Solving

This solutions-oriented conference will be of interest to students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who can showcase their research and major projects addressing wicked problems. Students looking to gain volunteer experience can apply to be a peer reviewer for conference submissions or to help out with logistics on the day.

The conference will be held at the University of British Columbia on March 22, 2019.

The deadline to submit an abstract is: December 30, 2018.

Students can submit an abstract and/or sign up to peer-review or volunteer for the 2019 Nexus Interdisciplinary Conference.

We attached posters in PDF and JPEG versions to be shared with students via your department emailing list, newsletter, website, or preferred modes of communication.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to be in touch.

Thank you for your help promoting this exciting conference with students in your faculty!

Sincerely,

Maya Lefkowich & Jennica Nichols, Conference Co-Chairs  

wicked Problems and Interdisciplinary Solutions

Nexus 2019 Interdisciplinary Conference | Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program

nexus.isgp@gmail.com