GradUpdate

In this issue, Exploring Career Options for Students in Research-based Programs, Intro to Policy Communications, DIY Media Series for Instructors, Writing Consultation hours, Literature Reviews, Facilitating Challenging Discussions in the Classroom, and more.

Registration open

Exploring Career Options for Students in Research-based Programs
Online | Wednesday, Sep 20 | 1 – 2 pm

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Introduction to Policy Communications
Join this first in a series of policy workshops for a discussion on how to create and disseminate effective, inclusive, and powerful policy writing
Hybrid | Monday, Sep 25 | 12:30 – 2 pm

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Seats available

Copyright for your Thesis: How to Use Images and Other Material
Online | Thursday, Sep 14 | 11:15 am – 12:45 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

Science for Sustainability: A dialogue with academic and economic leaders
Join TRIUMF and national leaders for a unique panel discussion exploring how basic sciences support sustainability and green innovation
In-person, downtown Vancouver | Monday, Sep 11 | 6 – 8 pm Register

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Monday, Sep 18 | 4:30 – 6 pm Register

CAREER

GSS Election Nominations: VP External Position
13 hrs/week | $17,778/annum | Email brief bio by Sep 20. Learn more

Maximizing your Experience to Propel your Career with the Team Lead Global Talent Acquisition @ Electronic Arts
Alumni Office Hours | In-person | Tuesday, Sep 19 | 3 – 4 pm Register

Employer On-Campus: FDM Group
Online | Monday, Sep 25 | 12 – 1 pm Register

RESEARCH

Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Monday, Sep 18 | 1 – 1:45 pm Register

Introduction to Web Mapping with Leaflet
In-person | Tuesday, Sep 19 | 1 – 3 pm Register

Spatial Network Analysis with QGIS
In-person | Friday, Sep 22 | 1 – 3 pm Register

TEACHING

Approaches to Prompting (30+30)
Delve into effective prompting techniques for generative AI within the context of higher education | Online | Monday, Sep 18 | 11 am – 12 pm Register

Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Online | Monday, Sep 18 | 1 – 2:30 pm | For anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices.Register

CTLT Generative AI Support Clinic
Online Drop-in | Thursdays, 1 – 2 pm | Register for Sep 13 or Sep 20.

DIY Media Production Series
In-person | Join UBC Studios for this series developed for UBC instructors:

• Intro to Creative Briefs: Tuesday, Sep 19 | 10 am – 11:30 am
• Intro to Scripting and StoryBoarding: Wednesay, Sep 20 | 10 – 11:30 am
• Intro to Production: Thursday, Sep 21 | 1 – 3:30 pm
• Intro to Photography: Friday, Sep 22 | 10 – 11:30 am

Teaching Discomfort: Facilitating Challenging Discussions in the Classroom
CIRTL webinar | Thursday, Sep 28 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Register by Sep 21

EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments
Online | Thursday, Sep 21 | 10 am – 12 pm | For new or returning TAs at UBC-V Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
In-person or online | Thursday, Sep 21 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

Writing Consultations
In-person or online | Sep 11 – Dec 15 | various locations and times
Learn more and book your consultation