GradUpdate

In this issue, Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research, Writing Retreat for Research Masters, Communications and Presentations for Policy, H5P Symposium, Sustainability Ambassadors Program, Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium, Introduction to Data Management Plans, and more.

Registration Open

Interactive Key Messaging Workshop: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 1 – 2 pm

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A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am – 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 – 2 pm (consultations)

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Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 – 2 pm

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Presentations for Policy
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 – 2 pm

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Seats available

Cover Letters
Online | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 4 – 5 pm Register

Speaking as a Scholar: Telling Your Research Story
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

Captivate Your Audience (Keynote, Interactive Workshop)
Join communication expert Ivan Ruiz for an energetic keynote and workshop to learn strategies for confidently sharing complex ideas jn a compelling narrative. Thursday, Feb 15 | 9 – 10:15 am (keynote), 10:30 am – 12 pm (workshop) 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

Call for Abstracts: 21st Annual Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium
In-person | Friday & Saturday, Mar 22 & 23 | Abstracts are welcomed from students across faculties, institutions, and campuses to reflect on how Indigenous knowledge is shaping your reality in academia.
Learn more and submit by Friday, Feb 16

Apply to be an Adjudicator at MURC
UBC’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference is seeking Adjudicators In-person | Saturday, Mar 16 | Shift options from 8 am – 7 pm Apply by Friday, Feb 16

CAREER

Black Futures Social
Black Graduate Student Network Event | Connect with Black alumni working in various sectors, gain insights for navigating your professional journey
In-person | Friday, Feb 16 | 5 – 7 pm RSVP

Capitalize on Career Uncertainty
Online alumniUBC webinar | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Join your Graduate Student Society Executive
Paid part-time positions, including President, VP External Relations, VP Students, and VP University & Academic Affairs
Learn more and submit your nomination form by Friday, Feb 16

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 – 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

RESEARCH

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

Data Bites – Introduction to Data Management Plans
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm Register

TEACHING

Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Online | Tuesday, Feb 20 | 12 – 1 pm Register

2024 H5P Symposium
Online | Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 21 & 22 | 9 am – 2:45 pm
Wednesday, Feb 21:

• 9:00 am – 9:50 am: Keynote: How Interactive Videos Support Learning
• 10:00am – 11:30am: Interactive Videos in Practice
• 11:30pm – 12:30pm: Community Chat: Ask a Technology Developer
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Writing and Creating Formative and Inclusive Questions in H5P

Thursday, Feb 22:

• 9:00am – 10:00am: H5P in the Age of AI
• 10:00am – 11:50am: Creating Effective Feedback in H5P
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Community Chat: Ask an Educational Developer
• 1:30pm – 2:45pm: Closing Plenary: How H5P Is Being Used at UBC

Learn more and register.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Sustainability Ambassadors Program
An immersive leadership experience for UBC students interested in personal, collaborative, and community-engaged learning | Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Apply by Feb 18

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 – Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today