GradUpdate

In this issue, Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship, Volunteering for GradStart 2022, Writing in STEM: Rewriting for Clarity in Complexity, Paid climate change guest lecture teaching opportunity, and more.

Seats still available

Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship – Competition Details and Application Procedures
Online | Thursday, Aug 04 | 11:00 am – 12:00 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 SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund-Special Fund for Graduate Research Virtual Information Session
Online | Friday, Jul 22 | 1:00 – 1:30 pm | Apply for fund by Jul 28 Register

CAREER EXPLORATION

LinkedIn Learning
Do you have professional development or skills training goals for your summer? LinkedIn Learning has a plethora of online learning available from Excel to project management and leadership to business finance to effective presentation and communication and more. Learn more

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

Call for volunteers – GradStart Welcome 2022
Help us welcome new graduate students to UBC!
Thursday, Sep 1 | Various 2 hr shifts between 11:30 am and 6:30 pm
Learn more.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CRA Benefits & Credits for International Students
Online | Canadian Revenue Agency session | Thursday, Jul 28 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm Learn more

Apply to become a Graduate Student Wellbeing Ambassador (GWSA)
Work with Health Promotion & Education, university collaborators and fellow Ambassadors to support and promote graduate student health and wellbeing.
Learn more about the program’s goals, GSWAs responsibilities, and eligibility criteria and apply.

RESEARCH SKILLS

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Thursday, Jul 28 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm  Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Paid guest lecture opportunity: Climate Change
Climate Teaching Connector is recruiting experts to deliver paid guest lectures in undergrad classes. Learn more and apply by Thursday, July 28.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing in STEM: Rewriting for Clarity in Complexity
In person | Thursday, Jul 28 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Register.

Mastering the Elevator Pitch
Mitacs Training | Asynchronous session “Boost your Career” must be completed prior to synchronous session
Online | Wednesday, Jul 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm Learn more
For additional Mitacs sessions in July, see community or visit Mitacs Training to learn more about all upcoming available courses and how to register through EDGE.