GradUpdate

In this issue, Finding and Applying for a Job, Neural Networks and Deep Learning (stats), Policy Reports, Project Management (Mitacs), Research Article Introductions,  Open Access Publishing, Negotiations in Academia, and more.

Registration open

Finding and Applying for a Job
Online | Wednesday, Nov 1 | 2 – 3 pm

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Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Online | Friday, Nov 3 | 10 am – 2 pm

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Policy Reports
Hybrid | Friday, Nov 10 | 12:30 – 2 pm

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Project Management (2 days), Mitacs Training
Note: Due to the high demand for this workshop and limited seating, we will admit students via drawing all registered names from a hat.
In-person attendance for both full days is required.
In-person | Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov 14 & 15 | 9 am – 5 pm

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Seats available

Applying for Scholarships for your Master’s program
For prospective or current 1st year full-time, research-based master’s students. Online | Thursday, Oct 26 | 2 – 3 pm Register

Op-eds for Policy
Hybrid | Monday, Oct 30 | 12:30 – 2 pm Register

This week! Special Event

National Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
Online | Tuesday – Thursday, Oct 24 – 26 | 10 am – 1 pm PST
4th annual Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network event
Free, through UBC’s Sponsorship | Sessions include:

• What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (Keynote)
• Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
• Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
• Planning Your Postdoc
• “Who am I?”: Claiming Your Professional Identity
• Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
• Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
• Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
• Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!
• Interview STAR!

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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

Open Access Publishing
Online | Tuesday, Oct 31 | 11 am – 12 pm Register

Systematic, Scoping & Related Reviews Workshop Series: Getting Started and Structured Searching
Online | Wednesday, Nov 1 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

CAREER

Entrepreneurship for Arts Graduate Students (Panel)
In-person | Tuesday, Oct 24 | 5 – 7 pm Register

Knowing Your Worth: How to Approach Negotiations in Academia
Online | NCFDD webinar | Thursday, Nov 2 | 11 am – 12 pm
Join via UBC’s subscription, then register.

Employer Info Session
In-person | Rivian | Monday, Oct 30 6 – 7 pm
Virtual| NetApp | Wednesday, Nov 1 12 – 1 pm

TEACHING

Teaching with Transparency: Evidence-Based Approaches to Foster Student Motivation and Engagement
Online | CIRTL webinar | Thursday, Nov 2 | 9 – 10:30 am Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Oct 29, Nov 4 & 5 | 9 am – 5:30 pm Apply
Check out additional upcoming ISWs.

Creating Accessible Open Educational Resources (OER): OER Tools and Platforms
Online | Thursday, Nov 2 | 11:30 am – 1 pm Register

Graduate Teaching Practicum
Online | Nov 2023 – April 2024 | Various dates Apply

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Research Article Introductions: Mind the Gap
Hybrid | Wednesday, Nov 1 | 10 – 11:30 am Register