GradUpdate

In this issue, Doctoral Exam and Defence Procedures, Applying for a Vanier or CGS-D Scholarship, Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning, Common Academic Expressions in English, and more.

Resource Highlight

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Wednesday, Aug 9 | 2 – 3:15 pm

Register

Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship – Competition Details and Application Procedures
Online | Thursday, Aug 10 | 1 – 2 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

Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences
This UBC Micro-certificate equips learners with highly sought-after skills critical for the Canadian and international life sciences, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, medical device and pharmaceutical sectors.
Blended program | 2 courses, 10 weeks each | begins Sep 11 | Fees applicable Learn more

GAA, Developing Training for Culturally Safe Experiential Learning Env’t
Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Education or relevant discipline? Assist the Entry-to-Practice PharmD program with developing a training workshop addressing anti-racism & assoc. topics for pharm practice educators.
$32.66/hr | 8-10 hrs/wk | 8 months Apply by Jul 26

RESEARCH

Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Aug 2 | 12 – 12:45 pm Register

Introduction to R and RStudio (beginner)
Online | Wednesday, Aug 2 | 1 – 2 pm Register

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
Online | Sep 5, 9, 10 & 16 | various times
Apply by Aug 30 | See all upcoming sessions.

Student Feedback Session for Video Needs
Online | Thursday, Aug 3 | 10 – 11 am Register

CTLT Summer Institute:
Fundamentals of teaching & learning
The Institute is a forum for new members of the teaching and learning community to collaborate, network and engage in knowledge exchange.
In person and online events | Aug 21 – 25 | various times
Check out the schedule of events and register

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Online training in core competencies for industry
Mitacs training courses are organized in bundles and students must complete an online self-paced e-learning module before registering for a facilitated session. Upcoming sessions include:

• Project and time management | Pre-requisite is “Spur up your project  and time management skills” | Jul 25 | 3 – 5:30 pm EDT
• Incorporating REDI into your project | Pre-requisite is “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion” | Jul 27 | 12 – 2:30 pm EDT

and many more…See July, August schedule

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Common Academic Expressions in English: Basic Functions
In person or online | Wednesday, Aug 2 | 10 – 11:30 am Register