GradUpdate

In this issue, Soft Skills for Working in a Diverse Environment, Interviews, Doctoral Defence Procedures, Sustainability Internships, Getting Through Grad School Support Group, Podcasting, TA Institute, CRA Tax webinars, and more.

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Keys to Flourishing in Grad School including Career Planning from the Start
This session is part of GradStart Welcome. Current grad students are welcome to attend for a refresher on enhancing your academic plan for success within your program and into your post-degree career.
Tuesday, Jan 11 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

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Soft Skills for Working in a Diverse Environment
Wednesday, Jan 19 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM

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Interviews
Wednesday, Jan 19 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

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Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Thursday, Jan 20 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM

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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 SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund Brainstorm & Writing Session
Thursday, Jan 13 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
ISI Fund’s Stream 3 Student-led Proposals: Up to $50k | Apply by Jan 27 Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

UILO is hiring: Technology Transfer Officer Positions
Graduating soon and have an interest in transitioning away from bench work? Apply by Jan 18 Learn more

Sustainability Scholars Program
Paid Internship Program | Apply by Jan 30 Learn more
Attend an information session on Wednesday, Jan 12, 12:00 – 1:30 PM or Thursday, Jan 20, 5:00 – 7:00 PM to learn more. Register

Employer on Campus Event: Isaac Operations
Tuesday Jan 18 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM Register

Exploring Careers Outside of Academia & Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Arts Amplifier Event for Social Sciences and Humanities | Thursday Jan 20 | 12:30 – 1:50 PM Register

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Getting Through Grad School with Grace & Grit
Online Support Group | Tuesdays Jan 18 – Apr 5 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM | Join one or all sessions Register

Canada Revenue Agency Webinars for Students
Post-secondary & Financial Literacy: Wednesday Jan 12, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
International Students: Tuesday Jan 11, 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Scam Awareness – Be scam smart: Thursday Jan 13, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Digital Services for Individuals: Tuesday Jan 18, 6:30 – 7:15 PM
Learn more about each session, additional dates and how to register.

RESEARCH SKILLS

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Monday, Jan 17 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM Register

Introduction to R and RStudio
Wednesday, Jan 19 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Project and Time Management
A Mitacs Training event | Tuesday, Jan 18 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Asynchronous components to complete prior to synchronous session Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

January 2022 TA Institute
This collection of free online professional development workshops is for UBC graduate student TAs. The sessions highlight teaching fundamentals, adapting teaching strategies, technologies and approaches for online and hybrid classes, and interdisciplinary and experiential learning.
Jan 17 – 21 | various times | Learn more and register.
Download a full schedule of events.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

SSHRC Storytellers
Submit a 3-min video or audio clip or 300-word text or infographic | Prizes for top 25 Apply by Monday, Jan 24 @2PM PST

Communicating your science through podcasting interviews
The Unscientific Method workshop | Mondays Jan 17, 24, & 31 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM Learn more.

The Art of Science Journalism
The Phil Lind Initiative | Thursday, Jan 20 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM Register to watch the broadcast live.