{"id":10325,"date":"2024-02-12T10:04:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=10325"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:04:32","slug":"gradupdate-key-messaging-effectively-articulating-the-whys-and-hows-of-your-research-writing-retreat-for-research-masters-communications-and-presentations-for-policy-h5p-symposium-sustaina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-10325","title":{"rendered":"GradUpdate – Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research, Writing Retreat for Research Masters, Communications and Presentations for Policy, H5P Symposium, Sustainability Ambassadors Program, Indigenous Graduate Student S"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this issue, Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research, Writing Retreat for Research Masters, Communications and Presentations for Policy, H5P Symposium, Sustainability Ambassadors Program, Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium, Introduction to Data Management Plans, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Interactive Key Messaging Workshop: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 1 – 2 pm<\/p>\n

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A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation<\/span>
\nIn-person writing retreat for research-based masters students
\nThursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am – 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 – 2 pm (consultations)<\/p>\n

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Communications Strategy for Policy<\/span>
\nOnline | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 – 2 pm<\/p>\n

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Presentations for Policy<\/span>
\nOnline | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 – 2 pm<\/p>\n

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Cover Letters<\/span>
\nOnline | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 4 – 5 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaking as a Scholar: Telling Your Research Story<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 – 11:30 am\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Captivate Your Audience (Keynote, Interactive Workshop)<\/span>
\nJoin communication expert Ivan Ruiz for an energetic keynote and workshop to learn strategies for confidently sharing complex ideas jn a compelling narrative. Thursday, Feb 15 | 9 – 10:15 am (keynote), 10:30 am – 12 pm (workshop)\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.\u00a0 I’ve also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time.<\/em>
\nVisit\u00a0\u00a0community.grad.ubc.ca\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0grad.ubc.ca\/current-students\/professional-development<\/a>\u00a0for our full events calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Call for Abstracts: 21st Annual Indigenous Graduate Student Symposium<\/span>
\nIn-person | Friday & Saturday, Mar 22 & 23 | Abstracts are welcomed from students across faculties, institutions, and campuses to reflect on how Indigenous knowledge is shaping your reality in academia.
\nLearn more<\/a>\u00a0and submit by Friday, Feb 16<\/p>\n

Apply to be an Adjudicator at MURC<\/span>
\nUBC’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference is seeking Adjudicators In-person | Saturday, Mar 16 | Shift options from 8 am – 7 pm\u00a0Apply<\/a>\u00a0by Friday, Feb 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Black Futures Social<\/span>
\nBlack Graduate Student Network Event | Connect with Black alumni working in various sectors, gain insights for navigating your professional journey
\nIn-person | Friday, Feb 16 | 5 – 7 pm\u00a0RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n

Capitalize on Career Uncertainty<\/span>
\nOnline alumniUBC webinar | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12 – 1 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Join your Graduate Student Society Executive<\/span>
\nPaid part-time positions, including President, VP External Relations, VP Students, and VP University & Academic Affairs
\nLearn more<\/a>\u00a0and submit your nomination form by Friday, Feb 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Grad Student Support Group<\/span>
\nFeeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
\nIn-person | Wednesdays | 3 – 4:15 pm |\u00a0Learn more<\/a>\u00a0and register<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Introduction to Git and GitHub<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 10 am – 12 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Bites – Introduction to Data Management Plans<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura<\/span>
\nOnline | Tuesday, Feb 20 | 12 – 1 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

2024 H5P Symposium<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 21 & 22 | 9 am – 2:45 pm
\nWednesday, Feb 21:<\/p>\n