GradUpdate

In this issue, Program for Open Scholarship and Education, TA Institute, Part-time work opportunities, IDRC Research Award, Project Communication, and more.

Seats still available

Grad Wellness Series: Career Uncertainty
Thursday, Dec 9 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM 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

Use your research creatively to solve global challenges
Apply by Feb 1 | International Development Research Centre research award
One year paid, full-time research position | May 2022 to April 2023 Learn more

Program for Open Scholarship and Education
Register by Jan 18 | Online four-month flexible and blended program
Learn about Open Education, Open Scholarship, and Open Research Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

Your Brand Matters
A Science to Business Network event | Tuesday, Dec 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register

GSS Survey Coordinator
Apply by Dec 7 | 5 hrs/wk | Jan to Aug 2022 | $22.67/hr Learn more

GSS Office Assistant
Apply by Dec 15 | 10-15 hrs/wk | Jan to Dec 2022 | $22.67/hr Learn more

Classroom Climate and Equity & Inclusion – Graduate Student Facilitator
Support learning on Indigenous topics and support equity and inclusion issues in the classroom.
Apply by Jan 6 | 10 hrs/wk | Jan to Dec 2022 | $30/hr Learn more

Social Media Best Practices Project – Asian Studies
Part-time internships | 2-3 hrs/wk | $32.66/hr
Q&A with Dr Rea | Thursday, Dec 9 | 2:00 – 2:45 PM Learn more

Explore LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Course topics include business and communication skills, leadership, technical skills (Excel, R), Job Searching, Wellness, and more | Available free Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CRA Webinar on Income Tax for International Students
Friday, Dec 17 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Learn more

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Refined Project Communication Plan (Mitacs Training)
Asynchronous course requirements must be completed prior to synchronous session.
Wednesday, Dec 15 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

Research Commons Consultations
One-to-one support with Citation Management, Data Management, Digital Scholarship, Copyright, Open Access, and more Book

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

January 2022 TA Institute
Jan 17 – 21 | for TAs only
Register; Topics include:

• Cultivating Connection and Community
• UBC Early Alert Program Orientation
• Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
• Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members
• Race and Classroom Power Dynamics
• Presentation and Lecturing Skills
• An Introduction to Researching Your Own Teaching
• Adapting the Classroom Environment for Flexible Teaching Models
• Time Management Skills for Graduate Students and TAs
• Leading Online Synchronous Discussions
• Marking, Feedback, and Assessment for Learning, and more.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing Consultations
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication offers in person and written feedback writing consultations for diverse writing situations: academic, creative, professional, and technical. Learn more