GradUpdate

In this issue, Friedman Award for Scholars in Health info session, Choosing a research project that matters to you, Writing consultations, Using Mendeley, Foundations of Responsible Research, TA Institute, and more.

Registration now open

Information Session: Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
Online | Thursday, Dec 15 | 10 – 11 am

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Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project that Matters to You (and the world)
Online | Thursday, Jan 12 | 12 – 1:30 pm
Hear practical tips from Drs Mullaney (Stanford) and Rea (UBC)about how to uncover the ‘why’ of your research project, how to approach your literature review, and how to communicate the significance of your research.

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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

World’s Challenge Challenge
Student teams compete by presenting to a panel of academic and community leaders on a global challenge and how they plan to solve it.
$1000 cash prize + advance to international competition | Apply by Jan 2
Learn more

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Dec 19 | 9 – 10:30 am Register

CAREER

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand courses available for career-ready skills such as business finance, leadership, and more as well as technical skills such as R, Excel, SPSS and many, many more. Learn more

RESEARCH

Foundations of Responsible Research
Online resources and short course on topics such as Mentorship & Supervision, Data Management, Authorship & Publishing, and more. Learn more

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | February 5, 11 & 12 | 8 am – 5 pm Waitlist registration opens Dec 16 at 9 and closes Feb 1.
Learn more about all upcoming Instructional Skills Workshops.

Save the date: January 2023 TA Institute
In-person and online | January 16 – 19 | A collection of workshops designed to support TAs, including:

• Lecturing and Presentation Skills
• Teaching with Integrity
• Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Don’ts
• Accessibility-centred Design: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
• Teaching in a Time of Racial and Cultural Tension (How does Race and Culture Impact Your Teaching)
• Social Class in our Classes: How can I Support Students as a TA
• and more.

Learn more.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing Consultations
In-person or written feedback consultations | available through Dec 16
Book an appointment