GradUpdate

In this issue, Copyright for your Thesis, Financial Distress & Managing Your Money in Grad School, Arts Careers in Publishing, P/T work learn opportunities, Common Academic Expressions in English, and more.

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Copyright For Your Thesis
Online | Tuesday, Mar 22 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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Financial Distress & Managing Your Money in Grad School
Online | Grad Wellness Series | Wednesday, Mar 23 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM

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Three Minute Thesis Final
Meet this year’s top 10. Join to listen, learn, and be fascinated. And, vote for your People’s Choice.
Online | Wednesday, Mar 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

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Developing and Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice
Join this session to learn more about Dr. Pacheco-Vega’s Top 10 Tips for improving your academic writing.
Online | Wednesday, Mar 16 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Register

Introduction to Statistical Concepts VI: Mixed Effects Models
Online | Thursday, Mar 17 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Scholarship Information Session
UBC’s flagship scholarship program to encourage and fund impactful, cross-disciplinary, multi-sectoral doctoral research, the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), is accepting applications from Mar 28 to May 20. Public Scholars enjoy academic support, professional development and networking opportunities, and up to $20,000 in funding.
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Register

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

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM Register

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Publishing – Arts Careers after Graduation
Online | An Arts Amplifier event | Tuesday, Mar 15 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Learn more

Part-time work at Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
3 work learn positions – Marketing & Recruitment Assistant, Digital & Social Media Assistant, Communications Assistant
Up to 20 hrs/wk | May to August | Apply by Mar 20 Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Canada Revenue Agency Webinars
Online | Topics include Scam Awareness, Benefits & Credits (General, for Newcomers, for Indigenous Peoples, for Family Caregivers), and more | various dates and times Learn more

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Applying the Principles of Sound Leadership and Team Building (Mitacs Training)
Asynchronous course on “High performing leadership and teams” must be completed prior to attending synchronous session.
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

Bash scripting for beginners
Online | Thursday, Mar 24 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
Apr 19, 24, 30 & May 1 | various days and times | Register by Apr 14
Learn about additional upcoming sessions.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Common Academic Expressions in English
In person or online | Wednesday, Mar 23 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more