Competition Announcement: Wall Awards

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Wall Awards 

Graduate awards, ranging in value from $25,000 (for Master’s students) to $30,000 (for PhD students), have been made available through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, for graduate students whose research relates to one of three specific areas of interest:

  • sustainable approaches to and development of the general urban environment, including water, energy and transportation infrastructure in British Columbia;
  • environmental protection of oceans, beaches and waterfronts that impact British Columbia;
  • and sustainable approaches to resource-intensive industry in British Columbia.

Projects within these areas of interest will principally relate to British Columbia, but may also apply to and address other Canadian and international regions.

These awards are intended to support students in their 5th and/or 6th year of their PhD program and to students in their 2nd or 3rd year of their Master’s program. Funding is available for up to 12 months for Master’s awardees, or until program completion, and for up to 24 months for PhD awardees, or until program completion. All awards will commence from September 1, 2024.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM PT. Applications are submitted by applicants directly to G+PS. 

Further information, including eligibility requirements and complete application procedures, is available on our website at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/wall-awards.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Julian Dierkes, Senior Associate Dean, Students, at julian.dierkes@ubc.ca.

LFS Grad Student Writing retreat

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Hello LFS Grad Students!

The Grad Student Council is hosting a writing retreat to help you with your writing goals!

The event will take place on April 29th (Monday) from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at MCML 160.

Additionally, on the same day and place, professional headshots will be taken by Duncan from 2 – 2:30 pm.

RSVP here by April 24th @ 5 pm.

We will provide coffee and snacks ☕????

We hope to see you all there!!–

Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Council

lfsgrads@gmail.com

GradUpdate – Public Scholars Initiative info session, Climate Solutions Research Collective Solutions Scholars pitch event and summit, PGWP workshop, Non-faculty Careers in Academia, Careers Outside of Higher Education, 14-Day Writing Challenge, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Public Scholars Initiative info session, Climate Solutions Research Collective Solutions Scholars pitch event and summit, PGWP workshop, Non-faculty Careers in Academia, Careers Outside of Higher Education, 14-Day Writing Challenge, and more.

Registration Open

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 – 1 pm

Register

Seats available

Negotiating Job Offers
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 3 – 4 pm Register

Imposter Phenomenon
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 2 – 4 pm Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  I’ve also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time.
Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

Solutions Scholars Project Pitch Event
Hybrid | Climate Solutions Research Collective “accelerator” style event | open to everyone interested in climate research at UBC
Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2 – 4 pm Register

Climate Solutions Scholars Summit
In-person | Thursday, Apr 18 | 2 – 4 pm Register

CAREER

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop
Online | Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation | Register for one session only:
Tuesday, Apr 16 | 10 – 11 am Register
Thursday, May 2 | 2 – 3 pm Register
Wednesday, May 22 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Exploring Non-faculty Careers in Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 17 | 10 – 11 am Register

Careers Outside of Higher Education
Online | This CIRTL webinar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines
Friday, Apr 19 | 1 – 2 pm Register

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Understanding stress
Feeling end-of-term stress? Find helpful resources for understanding stress or check out the various health topics for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

RESEARCH

Intro to data visualization with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 18 | 9:30 – 11 pm Register

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Apr 22 – May 5 | Join ncfdd for free via UBC’s subscription, then register by Apr 12.