Year: 2023

Thesis Defense – Applied Animal Biology – MSc – Joseph Krahn

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Applied Animal Biology)

Joseph Krahn

“Agonistic interactions in dairy cattle”

Friday, September 15, 2023 – 10:00 AM

MacMillan 350

 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. A. Frommel

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. M. von Keyserlingk – Supervisor
Dr. D. Weary – Committee member

Dr. S. Benson-Amram – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. M. von Keyserlingk – Supervisor
Dr. S. Benson-Amram – Committee member

Dr. A. Protopopova – External

Workshop with open registration

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Another workshop that may be of interest for you!

Exploring Career Options for Students in Course-based Programs
Online | Thursday, Sep 21 | 4 – 5 pm
Register at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/23417-exploring-career-options-students-course-based-programs

Thank you,
Jacqui.

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/

GradUpdate – 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

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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

Register

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

Register

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:

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

Upcoming CNS Webinar! Journal Publishing Workshop: Improve your chances of getting published

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Journal Publishing Workshop: Improve your chances of getting published

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 13:00 – 14:00 ET

Click Here to Register for this Free Webinar!

Are you an author looking to enhance your scientific publishing skills?

Don’t miss our exclusive Author Workshop designed to empower researchers like you! Join us on Tuesday, September 26th to gain valuable insights into the publishing process, learn how to craft compelling manuscripts, and navigate the peer-review journey with confidence. This workshop is designed to help both seasoned researchers and those just starting their scientific careers.

  • Gain insights into what editors are looking for in manuscripts
  • Learn how to craft compelling titles and abstracts
  • Address reviewer comments effectively
  • Get practical tips for manuscript preparation
  • Explore effective strategies for journal selection
  • Promote your article on social media like a pro
  • And MORE!

Featured Speakers: 

Josephine E. Sciortino, MA, MPS, Editorial Director at Canadian Science Publishing
Tracy Fegan, BA, Journal Development Specialist, Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism

Webinar moderated by Jo-Anna Baxter, PhD, Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

  1. Understand what APNM Editors are looking for in a successful journal article
  2. Comprehend the aspects of peer review
  3. Know what to do and what to avoid in preparing a submission
  4. Highlight the benefits of publishing and engaging with APNM, CNS’s official journal

Click to download the flyer and spread the word!

Click Here to Register!