GradUpdate

In this issue, GradStart workshops begin, CTLT Summer Institute, Using Planet imagery in your research and curriculum, Masterful presentations, and more.

GradStart Events (for recently started or incoming graduate students)

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online |  Tuesday, Aug 23 | 9:30 – 11:30 am | Learn more and register.

Ask Me Anything: GSS Grad Student Panel
Online | Monday, Aug 29 | 4:30 – 6 pm | Learn more and register.

Contributing to an Inclusive Environment at UBC
Online | Tuesday, Aug 30 | 3:30 – 5 pm | Learn more and register.

Note that you must enroll in GradStart to access registration links. Check out the full schedule of events. Questions? E-mail the GradStart Welcome team.

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.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Fraud and Counterfeit Currency Awareness for International Students
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) event
Online | Wednesday, Aug 24 | 10 – 11 am Learn more.

RESEARCH

Thematic meeting with Planet
In person | Join for conversation on current or potential use of Planet imagery
Wednesday, Aug 24 | 1 – 2 pm Register or
Thursday, Aug 25 | 11 am – 12 pm Register

Introduction to Planet and Planet Explorer: How to Harness the Power of Daily Imagery
In person | Wednesday, Aug 24 | 2 – 4 pm Register
In person | Technical Office Hour Drop-In | Wednesday, Aug 24 | 4 – 5 pm Register

Introduction to Planet’s Satellite Constellations and Science Applications
In person and Online | Thursday, Aug 25 | 3 – 5 pm Register

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
Online | Sept 19, 24, Oct 1&2 | various times Register by Sept 14
Learn about additional upcoming sessions.

CTLT Summer Institute
Aug 22-26 | Online and in person | Various sessions and topics
Check out the schedule of events or visit the Summer Institute to learn more and to register.

Framing your project in a masterful presentation
Mitacs Training | Online | Asynchronous “Refine your writing and presentation skills’ must be completed prior to registering for synchronous session
Wednesday, Aug 24, 10 am – 1 pm Learn more.

Curriculum Discussion with Planet
In person | Thursday, Aug 25 | 10 – 11 am Register.