GradUpdate
In this issue, Explaining Your Research Outside Your Discipline (Arts and/or STEM), Project Management, Caring for Yourself in Grad School, Graduate Writing Retreat, and more. |
Registration now open |
Putting it into words: the why’s and how’s of honing the key messages of your research – STEM Tuesday, Feb 9 | Q&A with panel on the many ways research communication can help you excel in graduate school and beyond. Panel: 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Interactive key messaging workshop: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Project Management (2 Days) |
Seats still available |
Putting it into words: the why’s and how’s of honing the key messages of your research – Arts and Humanities Tuesday, Feb 2 | Q&A with panel on the many ways research communication can help you excel in graduate school and beyond. Panel: 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Interactive key messaging workshop: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Learn more |
Additional Events and Opportunities |
The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development |
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS |
Microsoft 365 Office for Students Free for download for current UBC students | Licensing is changing so you may need to update Learn more Graduate Orientation to the Library Choosing the Right Citation Management Tool for Your Research |
CAREER EXPLORATION |
Employer Virtual Info Session: Konrad Group Tuesday, Feb 9 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Learn more Employer Virtual Info Session: BC Partners in Workforce Innovation How to find a job you’ll love |
COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING |
Sustainability Ambassadors Program Apply by Feb 8 | Sept 2021-April 2022 commitment Learn more |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
Caring for Yourself in Grad School Tuesday, Feb 11 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Learn more |
RESEARCH SKILLS |
Introduction to Voyant Tuesday, Feb 9 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Learn more Introduction to OSF Automating your backups in Linux and MacOS |
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT |
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Register by Feb 10 | Sessions on Feb 16, 20, 21, 27 | various times Learn more Teaching Online With Canvas |
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION |
Graduate Writing Retreat Tuesday, Feb 9 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Learn more Introduction to Podcasting 14-day Writing Challenge |