GradUpdate

In this issue, Designing your Grad School Strategy, Access to LinkedIn Learning, Careers in Industry (STEM), Common Academic Expressions in English, and more.

Registration now open

Getting the Most Out of your Academic Experience: Designing your Grad School Strategy
Online | Wednesday, May 25 | 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.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Designing for Transformation
Are you working on a complex challenge/s and searching for ways to empower transformation – grounded in social, racial and ecological justice and community-engaged research? Join this free, non-credit course for learning and applying approaches from systems design, social innovation and regenerative development; rooted in decolonization, anti-racism, equity and justice.
Module 1: Planting Seeds | May 17, 24, 31 | Register by May 16 (today!)
Module 2: Growing Roots and Shoots | various dates in June and July
Learn more

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Careers in Industry for Stem Grads
Online | Hosted by Elsevier | Tuesday, May 17 | 10:00 AM Register

Building Your Project Network Map
Online | Mitacs Training | Asynchronous course “Advance your Reach” must be completed prior to synchronous course
Tuesday, May 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more

LinkedIN Learning
Do you know you have access to free, online professional development including short videos, audio, and course on topics including:

• Business Skills including finance, teamwork, strategic thinking, etc.
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving and analyzing data
• Career Exploration
• Technical Skills like Excel, R, SPSS, coding and design

Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Getting Through Grad School with Grace and Grit
Online Support Group | Tuesdays, May 17 – Jul 26 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM
Attend one or all sessions Register

RESEARCH SKILLS

Tools, Screening Criteria, and Appraisal
Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series
Online | Thursday, May 26 | 1:00 – 2:45 PM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Exploring Complex Classroom Dynamics Using Case Studies
Online | Tuesday, May 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Common Academic Expressions in English: Basic Functions
Online | Tuesday, May 24 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Register

DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
Online | Wednesday, May 25 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Register