GradUpdate

In this issue, Liu Scholars Program,Writing with Integrity: Citing Like An Insider, Fostering Student Belonging through Inclusive Language, Thriving in Grad School Support Group, Join Tables in R, and more.

Seats available

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
Re-scheduled from Sept 13
Online | Thursday, Oct 5 | 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning
This webinar will introduce basic concepts behind the machine learning algorithms, their difference from statistical methods and the most common type of problems that can be tackled with machine learning algorithms.
Online | Friday, Oct 13 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

Other sessions in this series include:
Oct 20, Introduction to Predictive Performance Assessment Register
Nov 3, Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning 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

Liu Scholars Program
$2000 award | available to current doctoral students
The themes for 2023-24 are (1) climate policy; (2) environmental policy; (3) energy policy, energy transition, and/or energy in development; (4) global food security; (5) international trade; and (6) international human rights.
Learn more and apply by Friday, Oct 27.

CAREER

UBC Career Days
In-person, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Wednesday, Oct 4 and Thursday, Oct 5 | 11 am – 3:30 pm Learn more

Employer On-Campus
In-person | GHD | Tuesday, Oct 10 | 6 – 7 pm Learn more
In-person | Gov’t of Canada: Public Service Commission | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 12 – 1 pm Learn more
In-person | Metro Vancouver | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 6 – 7 pm Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Thriving in Grad School Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Thriving in Grad School is an in-person support group for graduate students to connect with each other in a nonjudgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In person | Wednesdays, Oct 25 – Dec 6 | 3 – 4:15 pm | attend one or more Learn more

RESEARCH

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 12 – 2 pm Register

Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 1 – 1:30 pm Register

Join tables in R
Online | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 2 – 3 pm Register

TEACHING

CTLT Generative AI Support Clinic
Online Drop-in | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 1 – 2 pm Register

Fostering Student Belonging through Inclusive Language
CIRTL workshop series
Online | Wednesday, Oct 11 and 25 | 9 – 10:30 am Register

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Anti-Racism and Solidarity in University Settings
Online | Thursday, Oct 12 | 10 am – 12 pm register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing with Integrity: Citing Like An Insider
Hybrid | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 10 – 11:30 am register