GradUpdate

In this issue, Doctoral examination and defence procedures, free stats advice, Foundations of Pedagogy, p/t work opportunities, CGS-D proposal writing, and more.

Registration Open

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral examination and defence procedures
Online | Wednesday, Sep 7 | 2 – 3:15 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

Free Stats Advice for Graduate Students
Receive consultation on your project through STAT 551
Learn more and submit your 1 page project description.

CAREER

UBC SAGE Indigenous Graduate Student Coordinator (GAA position)
12 hours/wk | $28/hr | Sep to Apr
Learn more and apply by Aug 31.

Media Relations Work Learn Position
10 hours/wk | Paid | Sep to Apr
Learn more and apply by Sep 5.

The C&RA Experience: Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Training Program
McGill University Health Centre Research Institute program | For health/life science trainees
Info sessions Wednesday, Aug 31, 9:30 am ET or Friday, Sep 16, 12 pm ET
Learn more or check out the program poster. Apply by Oct 4.

TEACHING

Foundations of Pedagogy
In person | Oct to Nov 2022 | 8 sessions
At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom, with emphasis on alignment of learning objectives, activities and assessment. Registration closes Sep 19.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

CGS-D Proposal: crafting a compelling research story
In person and online | Wednesday, Sep 7 | 2 – 4 pm Register