Research Grant Opportunity for Topics relating to The Intersection of Trade, Environment, and Food Security

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Please find attached information with respect to a research grant opportunity on the intersection of trade, environment, and food security. Building on two very successful previous Fellowship Programs, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is pleased to announce it will be conducting its third Doctoral Fellowship Program.

2022-09-13-2022-2024 CAPI Doctoral Fellowship Program Call for Proposals and Cover Letter EN

Could you please circulate this to your students currently engaged in a Ph.D. program?

Thank you for your cooperation.

Elise Bigley

Director, Planning and Engagement | Directrice, Planification et engagement | E: bigleye@capi-icpa.ca

Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) | Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA)

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Call for Applications-Sustainability Scholars paid internships available now

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – UBC SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARS (PAID INTERNSHIPS)

The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability-themed applied research projects.

We are currently accepting applications for over 25 UBC Sustainability Scholars internships that will commence October 17, 2022. UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply.

Successful candidates will work under the guidance of a mentor at the partner organization, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing organizational sustainability goals. Each Scholar receives $25 per hour to complete 250 hours of work.

For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website. If, after reviewing the information on the website, you have further questions, feel free to reach out to sustainability.scholars@ubc.ca

Applications will be accepted until midnight Sunday September 18.

We also appreciate your help in circulating this notice to anyone in your grad student network that may be interested!

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Karen Taylor  MA (she, her)
Manager, Sustainability Scholars Program | Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2343 – 2260 West Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 822 9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | https://sustain.ubc.ca/scholars

GradUpdate – Exploring career options for students in research-based programs, fraud awareness for international students, Common academic expressions in English, Inclusive Teaching, Literature Reviews, and more.

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Dear graduate program staff, with cc to advisors,

 

Please forward this weeks’ GradUpdate to your graduate students.

 

Please also note the GradStart webinars and events continue this week and information, including registration, is available here: https://orientation.grad.ubc.ca/events/ .  Event highlights include:

Sep 12, 6 pm: Ask Me Anything: GSS Grad Student Panel

Sep 13, 9:30 am: Keys to Flourishing in Grad School including Career Planning from the Start (PhDs)

Sep 13, 12 pm: Navigating Your Health at UBC and Beyond

Sep 14, 12 pm: The Ins and Outs of Academic and Scholarly Integrity at UBC

Sep 15, 3 pm: Indigenous Graduate Student Welcome

Sep 14, 4 pm: GSS event: All Things Health & Dental Plan (StudentCare Q&A)

…and more.

Have a wonderful week,
Jacqui.

 

 

In this issue, Exploring career options for students in research-based programs, Fraud awareness for international students, Common academic expressions in English, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Exploring career options for students in research-based programs, Fraud awareness for international students, Common academic expressions in English, Inclusive Teaching, Literature Reviews, and more.

Registration Open

 

Exploring career options for students in research-based programs
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1 – 2 pm

Register

Seats available

 

Submitting your thesis
Online | Thursday, Sep 15 | 10 – 11 am Register

Copyright for your thesis: how to use images and other material
Online | Thursday, Sep 15 | 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

 

Choosing a citation management tool and migrating from RefWorks
Monday, Sep 19 | 4 – 5:30 pm
Register
CAREER

 

Info Session: City of Vancouver
In person | For Engineering students
Wednesday, Sep 21 | 6 – 7:30 pm Register

GAA position: Geospatial Information and Technology
Work with the Research Commons | This position is open to all graduate level students currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program | $22.67/hr
Apply by Sep 15

Celebrating the Diverse Career Paths of EDST Alumni Initiative: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In person | Saturday, Sep 24 | 2 – 3:30 pm
Learn more and check out the online catalogue of alumni profiles, stories, and career journeys.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

Canada Revenue Agency webinar on tax and benefits for post-secondary students
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm Learn more

GSS UBC Farm Tour
Learn about sustainable farming while connecting with other grad students
In person | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Register

Canada Revenue Agency webinar on tax and benefits for international students
Online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm Register

Fraud Awareness for International Students
Online | Hosted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Wednesday, Sep 28 | 10 am – 12:30 pm Learn more and Register

RESEARCH

 

Python for ArcGIS – Working with ArcGIS Notebooks
Prior knowledge of Python is highly recommended
In person | Friday, Sep 23 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Register

Automation and scripting in bash for absolute beginners
In person | Friday, Sep 23 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

TEACHING

 

Identity Matters: Connecting Power, Privilege and Bias to Anti-Racism Work
For students, faculty and staff in instructional positions | Mandatory asynchronous pre-work required
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
For students, faculty and staff in instructional positions
Online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 9:30 – 11 am Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

Common Academic Expressions in English: Basic Functions
In person and online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
In person and online | Thursday, Sep 22 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

 

Workshops and events
Services
Resources

 

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Jacqui Brinkman, (hear it pronounced ) MSc (She,Hers)
Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 827 4578

jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca | grad.ubc.ca/