GradUpdate

In this issue, Breaking Patterns of Procrastination, Supervisory Relationships Case Studies (authorship and leaves), Anti-racism Response Training, Designing for Transformation,and more.

Registration open

Breaking Patterns of Procrastination
Online | Tuesday, May 3 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Register

Leveraging your Strengths to Strategize for Success
Online | Wednesday, May 4 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Includes a free To 5 Strengths Assessment through Gallup.

Register

Seats still available

Using Theatre to Reimagine Graduate Supervision
Online | Grad Wellness Series | Video case studies on authorship and leaves, with discussion re: fostering effective supervisory relationships
Wednesday, Apr 27 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Register

Harnessing your Resilience for Thriving in Grad School and beyond
In person | Thursday, Apr 28 | 2:00 – 5:00 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

No Money, No Connections, No Problem! Career Persistence While Making Ends Meet
Thursday, May 5 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM Register

P/T Social Media Manager Position
For advicetoascientist.com | Paid Learn more

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

“What’s Happening in Ukraine?” A Panel Discussion
Hosted by UBC Sauder MBA Class of 2023 | Online or in person
Thursday, Apr 28 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Anti-Racism Response Training Program (A.R.T.)
Online | Canadian Association for Graduate Studies workshop series for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows | $35
Wednesday, Apr 27 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM Register

RESEARCH SKILLS

Consultation support for your Research
Get help with Citation Management, Digital Scholarship, Data Management, GIS, Copyright, and more Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

TAR Application Help Drop-In
Online | Teaching as Research Workshop
Friday, May 6 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Register

TAR Graduate Student Stipend Award
Receive a stipend for your Teaching as Research project
Apply by May 15

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

WriteNow, Online Supportive Writing Community
From facultydiversity.org | Available through UBC’s subscription | Fees apply ($195USD until Apr 28)
12 weeks | May 16 – Aug 7| Register