GradUpdate

In this issue, Peer writing groups, Sep – Apr part-time on-campus work, CTLT Summer Institute, CGS-D and Vanier Proposals: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Incorporating REDI into your project, GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101, Best practices for file naming, and more.

Registration open

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 – 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 – 5 pm

Register

Part-time work on campus

GAA position in PharmSci
1 year position with UPROOT team | support several educational and research projects related to decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy.
$30/hr, 20-30 hrs/wk | Learn more and apply by Aug 16.

Part-time work learn positions for graduate students
Sep to Apr | Paid positions, up to 10 hours/week | Positions include:

Arts Amplifier

• Curriculum Development and Communications Assistant (Job ID: 979361)

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

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

Graduate Student Society

• Survey Coordinator
• Advocacy Coordinator
• Acadia Food Hub Coordinator
• Event Production Assistant
• System Administration Assistant

Learning Exchange, Downtown Eastide

• Animating Connections & Student Podcasting Assistant
• Digital Literacy Assistant
• English Conversation Program Assistant

These and many other work learn positions at UBC are open to graduate students. For full details, see CareersOnline. Postings close Aug 19, but apply soon as interviews are on a rolling basis.

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.

CAREER

Social Insurance Number (SIN) virtual info session, clinic
For newly arriving international students who will need SIN in Canada or Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who do not have a SIN.
Online info session | Thursday, Aug 15 | 10 – 11:30 am | Register
In-person SIN clinic | Aug 29 – Sep 5 | UBC Life Building | Register

LEADERSHIP

Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Aug 15 | 6:30 – 9 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion”.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

RESEARCH

Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming
Online | Tuesday, Aug 13 | 12:30 – 1 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Wednesday, Aug 14 | 1 – 3 pm Register

Is Machine Learning Suitable for Your Projects?
In-person, interactive workshop tailored for non-STEM students & researchers
Saturday, Aug 24 | full day starting at 9 am Register

TEACHING

GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101
Online | Wednesday, Aug 14 | 12 – 1 pm Register

CTLT Summer Institute
Online and in-person | Aug 19 – 22 | various times | View all sessions and register. Sessions include:

• The TA-Faculty Relationship (for TAs),
• Building Authentic Assessment for Learning,
• Written Assessment in the Era of GenAI,
• Designing Inclusive and Engaging Collaborative (Writing) Assignments,
• Intro to the Indigenous Learning Pathways Training Program,
• Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and OER,
• and many more.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

CGS-D and Vanier Proposals: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
Hybrid | Wednesday, Aug 14 | 10 am – 12:30 pm Register

Framing your project in a masterful presentation
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 14 | 10 am – 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Refine your writing and presentation skills”.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge