{"id":11317,"date":"2025-02-03T10:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=11317"},"modified":"2025-02-03T10:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:05:18","slug":"gradupdate-effectively-articulating-the-whys-and-hows-of-your-research-panel-on-communicating-research-to-the-public-verbs-for-citation-telling-your-research-story-14-day-writing-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-11317","title":{"rendered":"GradUpdate – Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research, Panel on Communicating Research to the Public, Verbs for Citation, Telling your Research Story, 14-day Writing Challenge, Love Data Week, and more."},"content":{"rendered":"
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All graduate students are invited to participate in the 2025 Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey. This national survey is conducted every three years and provides valuable insight \u2013 allowing us to better understand and improve the various aspects of the graduate student experience. Each participant is entered into a draw for one of five $250 gift cards. <\/strong>Look for the invite in your inbox and complete the survey by March 15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In this issue, Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research, Panel on Communicating Research to the Public, Verbs for Citation, Telling your Research Story, 14-day Writing Challenge, Love Data Week, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Why’s and How’s of your Research <\/span>
\nOnline | Tuesday, Feb 11 | 10 – 11:30 am<\/p>\n

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Faculty Panel: Communicating Research to the Public <\/span>
\nOnline | Friday, Feb 14 | 10 – 11:15 am<\/p>\n

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Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!<\/span>
\nOnline Staying on Track in Grad School Series | Tuesday, Feb 4 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register<\/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 <\/em>
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Sankofa and UBC: A Panel Discussion<\/span>
\nBlack History Month event featuring Dr. Ainsley Carry, Rohene Bouajram, Stephanie Awotwi-Pratt, and Ike Ibegugwu
\nOnline | Thursday, Feb 6 | 2 – 3 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Mingling: Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate!<\/span>
\nJoin the GSS for interdisciplinary research exchanges and peer connection.
\nIn-person | Thursday, Feb 12 | 4 – 6 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n

(De)mystifying Gender+ in Research Workshop Series<\/span>
\nIn-person 6-week program | Thursdays Feb 13 – Mar 27 | 12 – 1 pm (+ opt 30)
\nInterdisciplinary, inter-year, and intersectional series to discuss ideas and practices of gender+ research and to build community and connection. Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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GSS Elections: Paid Executive Positions<\/span>
\nSubmit your nomination for one of four open positions: President, VP External Relations, VP Students, or VP University and Academic Affairs
\nLearn more<\/a> and submit by Feb 27.<\/p>\n

Arts Amplifier Networking Week<\/span>
\nOnline info interviews with professionals | Tuesday & Wednesday Feb 18 & 19
\nOnline preparatory workshop | Wednesday, Feb 12 | 1:30pm ~ 2:30pm
\nLearn more<\/a> and register by Feb 10.<\/p>\n

Writing Your Cover Letter for the Academic Job Market<\/span>
\nOnline | Feb 13 | 11 am \u2013 12 pm Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Walking for Joy<\/span>
\nAnnual 9-week walking and rolling challenge that strives to promote regular physical activity in social settings | Learn more<\/a> and register to join a UBC Rec walk or join this graduate student<\/a> walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building<\/span>
\nOnline Mitacs training | Tuesday, Feb 11 | 7 – 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite “High performing leadership and teams”
\nLearn more<\/a> and register<\/a> for this or upcoming sessions through Mitacs Edge.<\/p>\n

Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project<\/span>
\nOnline Mitacs training | Wednesday, Feb 12 | 7 – 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion”
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Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)<\/span>
\nOnline | Monday, Feb 10 | 10 – 11:30 am Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Love Data Week<\/span>
\nOnline | Feb 10 – 14 | This year\u2019s events are all linked to Abacus<\/a>, a data repository collaboration involving libraries at SFU, UBC, UNBC and UVic. Sessions include:<\/p>\n