GradUpdate

In this issue, Public Scholars Info session, Using theatre scenes to discuss graduate supervision, Resiliency, Exploring the Education Literature, Designing for Transformation, P/T work opportunities, and more.

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Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Scholarship Information Session
Online | Friday, Apr 22 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
UBC’s flagship scholarship program to encourage and fund impactful, cross-disciplinary, multisectoral doctoral research, the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), is currently accepting applications for its 8th cohort. Public Scholars enjoy academic support, professional development and networking opportunities, and, not least, up to $20,000 in funding. Apply by May 20th.

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Using Theatre to Reimagine Graduate Supervision
Online | Grad Wellness Series | Screening of short scenes followed by discussion on navigating student, supervisor interactions
Wednesday, Apr 27 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM

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Harnessing your Resilience for Thriving in Grad School and beyond
In person | Thursday, Apr 28 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
From a participant “As I’m preparing to write my thesis, this workshop was an incredible opportunity to build resiliency skills that I will use to finish my degree strong, as well as carry forward beyond my education”

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Seats available

Interview and Negotiation
Online | Employer Panel | Tuesday, Apr 12 | 4:00 – 5:15 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

Designing for Transformation
A free non-credit course to empower transformative change – weaving systems design, social innovation, regenerative development & rooted in eco-social justice.
Module 1: Planting Seeds | May 17, 24, 31 | Register by May 10
Module 2: Growing Roots and Shoots | various dates in June and July
Learn more

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Let’s Talk Science is hiring
2 positions | May 1, 2022 – Apr 30, 2023 | 10 hrs/wk | $18.40/hr
Climate Change Program Coordinator Learn more
SMaRT Program Coordinator Learn more

Research Project Coordinator (Grad Academic Assistant)
May 1, 2022 – Apr 30, 2023 | up to 20 hrs/wk | up to $2800/mo at $35/hr
Apply by Apr 12 @noon Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Exploring the Education Literature
Online | Teaching as Research workshop
Tuesday, Apr 19 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

National Communicating Science Workshop
ComSciConCAN 2022 | Aug 12 – 14
Hybrid | Free | For graduate students | Apply by Apr 18th Learn more