GradUpdate

In this issue, Leveraging your Strengths to Strategize for Success, Applying for Scholarships for your Master’s progam, CGS-M Masters: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, National Career Symposium for Grad Students, Academic Integrity Week, and more.

Registration now open

Applying for Scholarships for your Master’s program
Friday, Oct 22 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Register

Leveraging your Strengths to Strategize for Success
Includes a free Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment
Wednesday, Oct 27 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Register

Seats still available

Job Search
Thursday, Oct 14 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Register

Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
Hosted by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network | Free to UBC graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Oct 18 – 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Various keynote sessions, workshops and panels Register

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

Free stats advice for graduate students
There is still time to request free stats advice from statistics grad students taking STAT 551 this term. Learn more about submitting your 1-page project.

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Monday, Oct 18 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM Register

CGS-Master’s Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
Thursday, Oct 21 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education Symposium
Friday, Oct 22 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Register

CAREER EXPLORATION

Employer Virtual Information Session: PwC
Tuesday, Oct 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register

Alumni Office Hours with Tamara Osseiran, Product Designer II, Yahoo!
Thursday, Oct 21 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM Learn more

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

Effective Relationship Building
A Student Biotech Network Industry Ready Workshop
Wednesday, Oct 20 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM Register

RESEARCH SKILLS

Introduction to Research Data Management
Tuesday, Oct 19 | 10:00 – 11:15 AM Register

DH@UBC – a walking tour of resources
Wednesday, Oct 20 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Register

Basics of Data Visualization
Thursday, Oct 21 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
Nov 23, 27, 28 & Dec 4 | various days and times | Register by Nov 18
Learn about additional upcoming sessions.

Academic Integrity for Teaching and Learning: Insights for Ethical Practice
Tuesday, Oct 19 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM Register
This session is part of UBC’s Academic Integrity Week.

Identity Matters: Connecting Power, Privilege and Bias to Anti-Racism Work
Wednesday, Oct 20 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Fostering Meaningful Connection with Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives
Classroom Climate Series | Thursday, Oct 21 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

WordPress & Wiki Clinic
(Drop in) Thursday, Oct 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing Consultations
In person or written feedback | various days and time now through April | Book a consultation