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ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 18, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Share your Experiences of Health & Wellbeing as an International Student
Are you an international student at UBC? Share your experiences of health and wellbeing by completing an anonymous and confidential survey. You can enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Deadline is Mar 24.

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 1 - 3 pm

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 10 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Voyant Tools
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 1 - 2 pm

Explore and Create: GenAI Chatbots for Teaching and Learning
Online, Hands-on Workshop | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Generative AI and Universal Design for Learning in Teaching and Learning
Online | Thursday, March 21 | 10 - 11:30 am

Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Hybrid | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 10 - 11:30 am

Share your Experiences of Health & Wellbeing as an International Student
Are you an international student at UBC? Share your experiences of health and wellbeing by completing an anonymous and confidential survey. You can enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Deadline is Mar 24.

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Grad Student Support Group
Seeking community? Working on your consistency with any of your goals? Living with sacrifices made in order to pursue grad school? Whatever it might be, this support group is for grad students to connect with each other in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school, build resilience, and thrive.
In-person | Wednesdays until Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Tuesday, Mar 26 | 1 - 3 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Naming
Online | Wednesday, Mar 27 | 12:30 - 1:00 pm

Beginner R
Online | Thursday, Mar 28 | 10 - 11:30 am

Abstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision
Hybrid | Wednesday, Mar 27 | 10 - 11:30 am

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Policy Briefs and Policy Reports
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Interviews
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 4 - 5 pm

The Practice of Realignment, or, Getting Unstuck - Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Thursday, Mar 21 | 2 - 3:30 pm

Policy Briefs and Policy Reports
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Interviews
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 4 - 5 pm

The Practice of Realignment, or, Getting Unstuck - Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Thursday, Mar 21 | 2 - 3:30 pm

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Academic

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Mar 25 | 12:30 - 2 pm |

Crafting Compelling Proposals for Non-Research Grants
Online, Arts Amplifier workshop | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 11 am - 12 pm

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
    GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

    The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
    The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

    • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
    • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
    • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
    • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

    Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
    In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

    Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
    Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

    Foundations of Responsible Research
    Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

    Career

    Apply to work learn positions
    Paid summer work | up to 20 hrs/week. May - Aug | various positions across campus | Learn more and apply. Applications open Mar 11 - 24.
    There are 4 open positions in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies including:

    • Job ID: 975309 | Special Projects Coordinator - G+PS
    • Job ID: 973680 | Doctoral Examinations Student Assistant
    • Job ID: 974446 | PDFO/Academic Initiatives Student Assistant
    • Job ID: 975864 | Digital and Social Media Assistant
    • Read the job descriptions and join our team!

    Doctoral Writing Consultant-Summer 2024
    $25.26/hr | 12- 16 hrs/week | May - Aug

    GAA position - UPROOT team
    1 year, 20 - 30 hrs/week | $30/hr | The Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) will join the UPROOT team and will support several educational and research projects related to decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy.
    Learn more and apply by Mar 31.

    Apply to work learn positions
    Paid summer work | up to 20 hrs/week. Apr - Aug | various positions across campus | Learn more and apply. Applications open Mar 11 - 24.
    There are 4 open positions in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies including:

    • Job ID: 975309 | Special Projects Coordinator - G+PS
    • Job ID: 973680 | Doctoral Examinations Student Assistant
    • Job ID: 974446 | PDFO/Academic Initiatives Student Assistant
    • Job ID: 975864 | Digital and Social Media Assistant

    Read the job descriptions and join our team!

    LinkedIn Learning
    Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

    • business finance
    • project management
    • leadership
    • communication skills
    • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
    • personal development,
    • and more.

    Career Advising:
    Book an online appointment, Learn more

    From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
    Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC
    In-person | Thursday, Feb 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

    Course Offerings

    Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 11, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Share your Experiences of Health & Wellbeing as an International Student
Are you an international student at UBC? Share your experiences of health and wellbeing by completing an anonymous and confidential survey. You can enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Deadline is Mar 24.

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 1 - 3 pm

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 10 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Voyant Tools
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 1 - 2 pm

Explore and Create: GenAI Chatbots for Teaching and Learning
Online, Hands-on Workshop | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Generative AI and Universal Design for Learning in Teaching and Learning
Online | Thursday, March 21 | 10 - 11:30 am

Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Hybrid | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 10 - 11:30 am

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
For students from any research program to present.
In-person | Tuesday, Mar 5, 3 - 4 pm or Thursday, Mar 7, 10 am - 12 pm

Share your Experiences of Health & Wellbeing as an International Student
Are you an international student at UBC? Share your experiences of health and wellbeing by completing an anonymous and confidential survey. You can enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Deadline is Mar 24.

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Online | Tuesday, Mar 12 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Loops and conditional statements in R
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 2 - 3 pm

Approaches to Engaging with Indigenous Communities in Science Field-Based Learning Experiences: Lessons and Impact
In-person | Tuesday, March 12 | 1:30 - 3 pm | Apply by Mar 13.

Creating Accessible OER: What Makes Content Accessible?
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 2 - 3:30 pm |

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | March 16, 23 & 24 | 9 am - 5:30 pm | Apply by Mar 13.

Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
Online | Wednesday, Mar 13 | 10 - 11:30 am

How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join NCFDD for free via UBC's subscription

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Three Minute Thesis Semi-finals & Final
Join the audience, listen as graduate students share their research.
In-person, with online options | Semis: Tuesday, Mar 12, 10 am - 12 pm & 3 - 5 pm or Thursday, Mar 7, 10 am - 12 pm | Final: Thursday, Mar 14, 5 - 7 pm | Semi-final Final

Policy Briefs and Policy Reports
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Interviews
Online | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 4 - 5 pm

The Practice of Realignment, or, Getting Unstuck - Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Thursday, Mar 21 | 2 - 3:30 pm

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in

Academic

Crafting Compelling Proposals for Non-Research Grants
Online, Arts Amplifier workshop | Wednesday, Mar 20 | 11 am - 12 pm

Open Education Week
Online and in-person | various dates and times | Register, sessions include:

  • Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am – 12 pm | Open Publishing with Scalar
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 11 am – 12 pm | Participatory Publishing – Zine Assignments as Open Pedagogy
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 11 am – 2:30 pm | Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2024

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

GAA position - UPROOT team
1 year, 20 - 30 hrs/week | $30/hr | The Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) will join the UPROOT team and will support several educational and research projects related to decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy.
Learn more and apply by Mar 31.

Apply to work learn positions
Paid summer work | up to 20 hrs/week. Apr - Aug | various positions across campus | Learn more and apply. Applications open Mar 11 - 24.
There are 4 open positions in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies including:

  • Job ID: 975309 | Special Projects Coordinator - G+PS
  • Job ID: 973680 | Doctoral Examinations Student Assistant
  • Job ID: 974446 | PDFO/Academic Initiatives Student Assistant
  • Job ID: 975864 | Digital and Social Media Assistant

Read the job descriptions and join our team!

Launch Your Career in Canada
Online and in-person | various dates and times, Mar 11 - 14
Learn more, register, or watch past presentations. Sessions include:

  • Monday, March 11 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Pathways to Post Graduate Work Permit and Staying in Canada after Graduation
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 6 - 7 pm | Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience
  • Wednesday, Mar 13 | 12 – 1 pm | The Art of Building Connections
  • Thursday, Mar 14 | 6 - 8 pm | Ask Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited

Writing Your Diversity/Inclusion Statement for the Academic Job Market
Online CIRTL webinar | Friday, Mar 15 | 1 - 2 pm

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC
In-person | Thursday, Feb 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 04, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
For students from any research program to present.
In-person | Tuesday, Mar 5, 3 - 4 pm or Thursday, Mar 7, 10 am - 12 pm

Share your Experiences of Health & Wellbeing as an International Student
Are you an international student at UBC? Share your experiences of health and wellbeing by completing an anonymous and confidential survey. You can enter for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Deadline is Mar 24.

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Friday, Mar 8 | 1 - 3 pm

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Online | Tuesday, Mar 12 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Loops and conditional statements in R
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 2 - 3 pm

Approaches to Engaging with Indigenous Communities in Science Field-Based Learning Experiences: Lessons and Impact
In-person | Tuesday, March 12 | 1:30 - 3 pm | Apply by Mar 13.

Creating Accessible OER: What Makes Content Accessible?
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 2 - 3:30 pm |

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | March 16, 23 & 24 | 9 am - 5:30 pm | Apply by Mar 13.

Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
Online | Wednesday, Mar 13 | 10 - 11:30 am

How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice
Online | Thursday, Mar 14 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join NCFDD for free via UBC's subscription

Re-imagining data: Using arts-based methods for new perspectives in research, teaching and learning
Online CIRTL webinar | Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
Join the audience, listen as graduate students share their research.
In-person | Tuesday, Mar 5, 3 - 4 pm or Thursday, Mar 7, 10 am - 12 pm | Email

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, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm | Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Mar 2, 9 & 10 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Feb 28.

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in

Academic

Introduction to Program Evaluation: Developing Skills for Systematic and Useful Evaluations
Online | For community-based and health-related programs | Monday, Mar 11 | 9:30 - 11 am

Open Education Week
Online and in-person | various dates and times | Register, sessions include:

  • Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am – 12 pm | Open Publishing with Scalar
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 11 am – 12 pm | Participatory Publishing – Zine Assignments as Open Pedagogy
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 11 am – 2:30 pm | Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2024

Wednesday, Mar 6 | 11 am – 12 pm | Publishing a book with Pressbooks – An Introduction

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Mar 4 | 12:30 - 2 pm |

Inclusive Teaching: Virtual Coffee Drop-In
Online | Tuesday, Mar 5 | 11 am - 12 pm

Lay Summaries: Going Public With Your Research
Hybrid | Thursday, Mar 7 | 10 - 11:30 am

Call for Papers: Trends in World Children's Literature conference
Virtual or in-person submissions welcome | Learn more and submit by Mar 10

Open Education Week
Online and in-person | various dates and times, starting Mar 4, including:

  • Monday, Mar 4 | 2 – 3 pm | Open Pedagogy: Using the UBC Wiki to Enhance Student Learning through Open Assignments
  • Tuesday, Mar 5 | 11 am – 12 pm | Open Education 101
  • Tuesday, Mar 5 | 1 – 2:30 pm | Video Assignments: Lessons Learned and Approaches
  • Wednesday, Mar 6 | 11 am – 12 pm | Publishing a book with Pressbooks – An Introduction
  • Thursday, Mar 7 | 2 – 3:30 pm | OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
  • Friday, Mar 8 | 1 – 2 pm | Copyright and Licensing for Open Education Resources

Engaging in Transdisciplinary Climate Research
Online, monthly graduate student dialogue | Friday, Mar 8 | 11 - 11:50 am

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Launch Your Career in Canada
Online and in-person | various dates and times, Mar 11 - 14
Learn more, register, or watch past presentations. Sessions include:

  • Monday, March 11 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Pathways to Post Graduate Work Permit and Staying in Canada after Graduation
  • Tuesday, Mar 12 | 6 - 7 pm | Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience
  • Wednesday, Mar 13 | 12 – 1 pm | The Art of Building Connections
  • Thursday, Mar 14 | 6 - 8 pm | Ask Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited

Writing Your Diversity/Inclusion Statement for the Academic Job Market
Online CIRTL webinar | Friday, Mar 15 | 1 - 2 pm

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC
In-person | Thursday, Feb 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter February 26, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
For students from any research program to present.
In-person | Tuesday, Mar 5, 3 - 4 pm or Thursday, Mar 7, 10 am - 12 pm

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Submitting Your Thesis
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 10 - 11 am

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
This session will also be helpful for those using images on their 3MT slides
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 11:15 - 12:45 pm

Presentations for Policy
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Discover Dance! Series: De/Formed Revival by Voirelia Dance Hub
Join us for an enchanting noon-hour performance this February! Experience the captivating contemporary dance piece, De/Formed Revival, by Voirelia Dance Hub. Inspired by Renaissance art, this mesmerizing performance explores transformation and embracing change.📽️ Trailer: Watch here
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:00 PM | Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver | Tickets: $15 regular/$13 students, seniors, children

Re-imagining data: Using arts-based methods for new perspectives in research, teaching and learning
Online CIRTL webinar | Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Feb 26 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Thursday, Feb 27 | 1 - 3pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Mar 2, 9 & 10 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Feb 28

Submitting Your Thesis
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 10 - 11 am

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
This session will also be helpful for those using images on their 3MT slides
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 11:15 - 12:45 pm

Presentations for Policy
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 2 - 3 pm

John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture: Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent
In-person, with Dr. Kyle Whyte | Thursday, Feb 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Reserve a spot.

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person, on-campus writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in

Academic

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Mar 4 | 12:30 - 2 pm |

Inclusive Teaching: Virtual Coffee Drop-In
Online | Tuesday, Mar 5 | 11 am - 12 pm

Lay Summaries: Going Public With Your Research
Hybrid | Thursday, Mar 7 | 10 - 11:30 am

Call for Papers: Trends in World Children's Literature conference
Virtual or in-person submissions welcome | Learn more and submit by Mar 10

Open Education Week
Online and in-person | various dates and times, starting Mar 4, including:

  • Monday, Mar 4 | 2 – 3 pm | Open Pedagogy: Using the UBC Wiki to Enhance Student Learning through Open Assignments
  • Tuesday, Mar 5 | 11 am – 12 pm | Open Education 101
  • Tuesday, Mar 5 | 1 – 2:30 pm | Video Assignments: Lessons Learned and Approaches
  • Wednesday, Mar 6 | 11 am – 12 pm | Publishing a book with Pressbooks – An Introduction
  • Thursday, Mar 7 | 2 – 3:30 pm | OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
  • Friday, Mar 8 | 1 – 2 pm | Copyright and Licensing for Open Education Resources

Engaging in Transdisciplinary Climate Research
Online, monthly graduate student dialogue | Friday, Mar 8 | 11 - 11:50 am

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC
In-person | Thursday, Feb 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter February 20, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Discover Dance! Series: De/Formed Revival by Voirelia Dance Hub
Join us for an enchanting noon-hour performance this February! Experience the captivating contemporary dance piece, De/Formed Revival, by Voirelia Dance Hub. Inspired by Renaissance art, this mesmerizing performance explores transformation and embracing change.📽️ Trailer: Watch here
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:00 PM | Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver | Tickets: $15 regular/$13 students, seniors, children

Re-imagining data: Using arts-based methods for new perspectives in research, teaching and learning
Online CIRTL webinar | Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

2024 H5P Symposium
Online | Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 21 & 22 | 9 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday, Feb 21:

  • 9:00 am – 9:50 am: Keynote: How Interactive Videos Support Learning
  • 10:00am – 11:30am: Interactive Videos in Practice
  • 11:30pm – 12:30pm: Community Chat: Ask a Technology Developer
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Writing and Creating Formative and Inclusive Questions in H5P

Thursday, Feb 22:

  • 9:00am – 10:00am: H5P in the Age of AI
  • 10:00am – 11:50am: Creating Effective Feedback in H5P
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Community Chat: Ask an Educational Developer
  • 1:30pm – 2:45pm: Closing Plenary: How H5P Is Being Used at UBC

Learn more and register.

Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Online | Tuesday, Feb 20 | 12 - 1 pm

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Interactive Key Messaging Workshop: Effectively Articulating the Why's and How's of your Research
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 1 - 2 pm

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Feb 26 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Thursday, Feb 27 | 1 - 3pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Mar 2, 9 & 10 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Feb 28

Submitting Your Thesis
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 10 - 11 am

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
This session will also be helpful for those using images on their 3MT slides
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 11:15 - 12:45 pm

Presentations for Policy
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 2 - 3 pm

John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture: Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent
In-person, with Dr. Kyle Whyte | Thursday, Feb 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Reserve a spot.

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person, on-campus writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in

Academic

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC
In-person | Thursday, Feb 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter February 12, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Discover Dance! Series: De/Formed Revival by Voirelia Dance Hub
Join us for an enchanting noon-hour performance this February! Experience the captivating contemporary dance piece, De/Formed Revival, by Voirelia Dance Hub. Inspired by Renaissance art, this mesmerizing performance explores transformation and embracing change.📽️ Trailer: Watch here
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:00 PM | Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver | Tickets: $15 regular/$13 students, seniors, children

Love Data Week
A joint effort from the libraries at Simon Fraser University, the University of Northern British Columbia, the University of Victoria and UBC.
Online | Feb 12 - 16 Learn more and register for sessions below:

  • Canadian Housing Data (Statistics Canada) | Session will provide an overview of the types of data available and provide examples of how they can be used by scholars and students for three sources of housing data at Statistics Canada – The Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP), the Canadian Housing Survey (CHS) and the Census of Population  Tuesday, Feb 13 | 10 - 11:30 am Register
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
    Tuesday, Feb 13 | 1 - 3 pm Register
  • History buffs: Learn how to find Statistics Canada information pre-1981 | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 - 11 am Register
  • Pandas DataFrames in Jupyter Notebooks | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 2 - 3:30 pm Register
  • Data Visualization with ggplot2 |Thursday, Feb 15 | 10 - 11 am Register
  • Designing Web Maps with Mapbox | Thursday, Feb 15 | 1 - 3 pm Register
  • SFU’s Big Data Hub Presents Data Visionaries Series: Visualizing Data | Friday, Feb 16 | 12 - 1 pm Register

Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Introduction to the Unix Shell
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 1 - 3 pm

Re-imagining data: Using arts-based methods for new perspectives in research, teaching and learning
Online CIRTL webinar | Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Feb 3, 10 & 11 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 31
Check out additional upcoming ISWs.

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Interactive Key Messaging Workshop: Effectively Articulating the Why's and How's of your Research
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 1 - 2 pm

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

Communications Strategy for Policy
Online | Tuesday, Feb 27 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Presentations for Policy
Online | Thursday, Feb 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Cover Letters
Online | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 4 - 5 pm

Speaking as a Scholar: Telling Your Research Story
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 - 11:30 am

Captivate Your Audience (Keynote, Interactive Workshop)
Join 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)

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling 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.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans
Online | Wednesday, Feb 21 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Online | Tuesday, Feb 20 | 12 - 1 pm

2024 H5P Symposium
Online | Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 21 & 22 | 9 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday, Feb 21:

  • 9:00 am – 9:50 am: Keynote: How Interactive Videos Support Learning
  • 10:00am – 11:30am: Interactive Videos in Practice
  • 11:30pm – 12:30pm: Community Chat: Ask a Technology Developer
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Writing and Creating Formative and Inclusive Questions in H5P

Thursday, Feb 22:

  • 9:00am – 10:00am: H5P in the Age of AI
  • 10:00am – 11:50am: Creating Effective Feedback in H5P
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Community Chat: Ask an Educational Developer
  • 1:30pm – 2:45pm: Closing Plenary: How H5P Is Being Used at UBC

Learn more and register.

Writing Consultations
Receive feedback (aimed at revision) on any and all documents: assignments set during a first-year writing course, thesis and dissertation chapters, and research articles for publication. Other examples include scientific abstracts, grant and scholarship applications, and all forms of creative writing.
In-person or via written feedback | Jan 8 - Apr 19 | various campus locations
Learn more and sign up today

Sustainability Ambassadors Program
An immersive leadership experience for UBC students interested in personal, collaborative, and community-engaged learning | Sep 2024 - Apr 2025
Apply by Feb 18

Cover Letters
Online | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 4 - 5 pm

Speaking as a Scholar: Telling Your Research Story
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 - 11:30 am

Captivate Your Audience (Keynote, Interactive Workshop)
Join 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) Poster

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person, on-campus writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

Redefining Resilience: Navigating Black Masculinity in Mental Health
In-person, BSU x SASC Panel Event | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 5 - 7 pm

The Meditation Walk: Mindfulness and Community Together at UBC
In-person | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm

A Question of Value – Indigenous Students’ Perspectives on Open Education
Online | Monday, Feb 12 | 1 - 2 pm

Inclusive Teaching: Universal Design for Learning
Online | Thursday, Feb 15 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Feb 26 - Mar 10
Join for free via UBC's subscription, then register by Feb 16.

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!
Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

Academic

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Feb 12 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Pitfalls and Potential: Integrating Generative AI into Your Research and Scholarship
Online | Thursday, Feb 15 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

(De)mystifying Gender+ in Research Program
In-person | 6-week program to introduce and work with gendered and intersectional research ideas and practices | For students in all disciplines
Wednesdays Feb 7 - Mar 20 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register by Jan 31. Cap is 25

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Arts Amplifier Networking Week
Open to graduate students and postdocs in the Faculty of Arts | You must attend the mandatory workshop on Wednesday, Feb 14, 12 - 1 pm.
Online 20 min informational interviews | Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb 20 & 21 Learn more and register by Feb 9

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter February 05, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Social Media Strategy for Policy Workshop
Online | Featuring UBC alum Kaylee Byers | Friday, Feb 9 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Creating Digital Exhibits: A Survey of Tools
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 10 am - 12 pm

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Voyant Tools
Online | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Web Mapping with Leaflet
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 1 - 3 pm

Love Data Week
A joint effort from the libraries at Simon Fraser University, the University of Northern British Columbia, the University of Victoria and UBC.
Online | Feb 12 - 16 Learn more and register for sessions below:

  • Canadian Housing Data (Statistics Canada) | Session will provide an overview of the types of data available and provide examples of how they can be used by scholars and students for three sources of housing data at Statistics Canada – The Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP), the Canadian Housing Survey (CHS) and the Census of Population  Tuesday, Feb 13 | 10 - 11:30 am Register
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
    Tuesday, Feb 13 | 1 - 3 pm Register
  • History buffs: Learn how to find Statistics Canada information pre-1981 | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 - 11 am Register
  • Pandas DataFrames in Jupyter Notebooks | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 2 - 3:30 pm Register
  • Data Visualization with ggplot2 |Thursday, Feb 15 | 10 - 11 am Register
  • Designing Web Maps with Mapbox | Thursday, Feb 15 | 1 - 3 pm Register
  • SFU’s Big Data Hub Presents Data Visionaries Series: Visualizing Data | Friday, Feb 16 | 12 - 1 pm Register

Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Introduction to the Unix Shell
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 1 - 3 pm

Re-imagining data: Using arts-based methods for new perspectives in research, teaching and learning
Online CIRTL webinar | Monday, Mar 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Feb 3, 10 & 11 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 31
Check out additional upcoming ISWs.

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Indigenous Open Educational Resources in Practice
These 7-min lightning talks will provide an overview of the OER, the benefits, barriers, and tensions faced by the creator(s) when engaging with Indigenous Knowledges, content, and community.
Online | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 12 - 1 pm

30 + 30 Exploring GenAI Tools for Teaching Material Development
In-person | Thursday, Feb 8 | 12 - 1 pm

Communicating Your Value in a Way That Works
In-person | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 9 am - 12 pm
Hosted by the Postdoc Office, open to grad students

Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections
Hybrid | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enroll
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

NSERC Science Exposed
Contest seeks images that stem from research | Open to grads, postdocs and other researchers | Learn more and submit images by Tuesday, Jan 30

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Cover Letters
Online | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 4 - 5 pm

Speaking as a Scholar: Telling Your Research Story
Online | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 10 - 11:30 am

Captivate Your Audience (Keynote, Interactive Workshop)
Join 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) Poster

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation
In-person, on-campus writing retreat for research-based masters students
Thursday, Feb 22 | 9:15 am - 12:45 pm (retreat), 1 - 2 pm (consultations)

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!
Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Social Media Strategy for Policy Workshop
Online | Featuring UBC alum Kaylee Byers | Friday, Feb 9 | 12:30 - 2 pm

How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities
Online NCFDD webinar | Thursday, Feb 8 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join for free via UBC's subscription.

BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Feb 7 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:

  • Feb 7 - Mental Health
  • Feb 21 - Radical Love and Pleasure Activism
  • Mar 6 - Institutional Harm and Community Justice
  • Mar 20 - Allyship
  • Apr 3 - Community Care 2

Redefining Resilience: Navigating Black Masculinity in Mental Health
In-person, BSU x SASC Panel Event | Tuesday, Feb 13 | 5 - 7 pm

The Meditation Walk: Mindfulness and Community Together at UBC
In-person | Wednesday, Feb 14 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm

A Question of Value – Indigenous Students’ Perspectives on Open Education
Online | Monday, Feb 12 | 1 - 2 pm

Inclusive Teaching: Universal Design for Learning
Online | Thursday, Feb 15 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Feb 26 - Mar 10
Join for free via UBC's subscription, then register by Feb 16.

French Beginner 1 Classes
Online GSS class | Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 27 - Mar 28 | $70

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!
Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 8 - 9:30 am. Available via UBC's CIRTL membership. Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 15.

Academic

Call for Abstracts: 25th UBC Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Graduate Conference
Thursday and Friday, May 2 & 3 | Abstracts are invited from any discipline that aligns with the conference theme, The Rise of Radicalism.
Learn more and submit by Feb 9 (extended deadline)

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Feb 12 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Pitfalls and Potential: Integrating Generative AI into Your Research and Scholarship
Online | Thursday, Feb 15 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Profile Tools
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2 pm

Climate Solutions and Behaviour Change
Graduate Student Dialogues exploring topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research.
Online | Friday, Feb 9 | 11 - 11:50 am

(De)mystifying Gender+ in Research Program
In-person | 6-week program to introduce and work with gendered and intersectional research ideas and practices | For students in all disciplines
Wednesdays Feb 7 - Mar 20 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register by Jan 31. Cap is 25

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Arts Amplifier Networking Week
Open to graduate students and postdocs in the Faculty of Arts | You must attend the mandatory workshop on Wednesday, Feb 14, 12 - 1 pm.
Online 20 min informational interviews | Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb 20 & 21 Learn more and register by Feb 9

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 29, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Mantle – The Annual Review of Interdisciplinary Research, Call for Papers
We are now actively seeking submissions for the 2nd issue of Mantle, due July 2024. Please submit your work by 10th February, 2024.

Student profile webpage launched!
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now!

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!
Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Social Media Strategy for Policy Workshop
Online | Featuring UBC alum Kaylee Byers | Friday, Feb 9 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Tuesday, Jan 30 | 2 - 3:15 pm

JSPS Fellowships Info Session with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Learn about funding opportunities for research, collaboration, and travel opportunities in Japan | for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and faculty
Online | Thursday, Feb 1 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Two group comparisons and ANOVA
Online | Friday, Feb 2 | 10 am - 12 pm

Creating Digital Exhibits: A Survey of Tools
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 10 am - 12 pm

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Voyant Tools
Online | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Web Mapping with Leaflet
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 1 - 3 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Feb 3, 10 & 11 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 31
Check out additional upcoming ISWs.

Mindset to Mastery: The Inclusive Teaching Course
Online 8-week CIRTL course | Tuesdays, Mar 5 - Apr 23 | 10 - 11:30 am Register by Feb 27, cap of 25.

Indigenous Open Educational Resources in Practice
These 7-min lightning talks will provide an overview of the OER, the benefits, barriers, and tensions faced by the creator(s) when engaging with Indigenous Knowledges, content, and community.
Online | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 12 - 1 pm

30 + 30 Exploring GenAI Tools for Teaching Material Development
In-person | Thursday, Feb 8 | 12 - 1 pm

Communicating Your Value in a Way That Works
In-person | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 9 am - 12 pm
Hosted by the Postdoc Office, open to grad students

Common Academic Expressions in English: Making Connections
Hybrid | Wednesday, Feb 7 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing Consultation at Woodward Library
In-person | Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Book your consultation.

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Exporting extinction: how the international financial system constrains biodiverse futures
This talk will explore – through six case studies of extractivism in the Global South – how the organization of the international financial system influences state policy towards extractive land use change. Click here to register for the Zoom link. Zoom will be terminated if we encounter tech problems 5 to 10 mins into the seminar.
January 25th 2024 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm | Location: Michael Smith Labs Theatre (Room 102, 2185 East Mall)

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Tuesday, Jan 30 | 2 - 3:15 pm

JSPS Fellowships Info Session with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Learn about funding opportunities for research, collaboration, and travel opportunities in Japan | for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and faculty
Online | Thursday, Feb 1 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enrol
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Tuesday, Jan 30 | 1 - 3 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Formatting
Online | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Beginner R part 2
Online | Thursday, Feb 1 | 10 - 11 am

Georeferencing Historical Maps
In person | Thursday, Feb 1 | 1 - 3 pm

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a (faculty) Job Interview
Online CIRTL webinar | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing an Annotated Bibliography: Synthesizing Multiple Studies
Hybrid | Thursday, Feb 1 | 10 - 11:30 am

Two group comparisons and ANOVA
Online | Friday, Feb 2 | 10 am - 12 pm

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

NSERC Science Exposed
Contest seeks images that stem from research | Open to grads, postdocs and other researchers | Learn more and submit images by Tuesday, Jan 30

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 8 - 9:30 am. Available via UBC's CIRTL membership. Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 15.

Academic

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Profile Tools
Online | Tuesday, Feb 6 | 1 - 2 pm Register

Climate Solutions and Behaviour Change
Graduate Student Dialogues exploring topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research.
Online | Friday, Feb 9 | 11 - 11:50 am Register

(De)mystifying Gender+ in Research Program
In-person | 6-week program to introduce and work with gendered and intersectional research ideas and practices | For students in all disciplines
Wednesdays Feb 7 - Mar 20 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register by Jan 31. Cap is 25

Sustainability Scholars Program
Paid Summer Internships | Learn more and apply by Sunday, Jan 28

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Monday, Jan 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

Applying for Non-Research Grants as a Graduate Student
From Arts Amplifier for projects such as community partnerships or arts and culture initiatives that are not related to academic research.
Online | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 11 am - 12 pm

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Indigenous Career Fair
In-person | Thursday, Feb 1 | 3:30 - 5:30 pm

GSS Career Coaching
In-person | Saturday, Feb 3 | 1 - 5 pm | $65

GSS Coaching Program
Online | 6 sessions | Wednesdays Feb 7 to Mar 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm | $65

Lululemon Career Day
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 11 am - 3 pm |  Learn more and register

Life Sciences BC’s 5th Annual Career Connect Day 2024
In-person | Friday, Jan 26 | 8:30 am - 4 pm | $10 - $20 Learn more and register

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 22, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Present your Research, Win Prizes!
This annual competition challenges research-based graduate students to present to a non-specialist audience
Considering presenting but not sure where to start? Join a personal feedback session for guidance on your own 3MT.

Check out our schedule to register for a departmental or 'open-to-all-disciplines' heat or a training session:

Exporting extinction: how the international financial system constrains biodiverse futures
This talk will explore – through six case studies of extractivism in the Global South – how the organization of the international financial system influences state policy towards extractive land use change. Click here to register for the Zoom link. Zoom will be terminated if we encounter tech problems 5 to 10 mins into the seminar.
January 25th 2024 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm | Location: Michael Smith Labs Theatre (Room 102, 2185 East Mall)

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Tuesday, Jan 30 | 2 - 3:15 pm

JSPS Fellowships Info Session with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Learn about funding opportunities for research, collaboration, and travel opportunities in Japan | for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and faculty
Online | Thursday, Feb 1 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enrol
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Tuesday, Jan 30 | 1 - 3 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Formatting
Online | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Beginner R part 2
Online | Thursday, Feb 1 | 10 - 11 am

Georeferencing Historical Maps
In person | Thursday, Feb 1 | 1 - 3 pm

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a (faculty) Job Interview
Online CIRTL webinar | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing an Annotated Bibliography: Synthesizing Multiple Studies
Hybrid | Thursday, Feb 1 | 10 - 11:30 am

Two group comparisons and ANOVA
Online | Friday, Feb 2 | 10 am - 12 pm

Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Jan 23 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Exploratory Data Analysis
Online | Friday, Jan 26 | 10 am - 12 pm

Navigating Code-Switching and Language Biases in Academic Settings
Online | Thursday, Jan 25 | 10 - 11:30 am

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Tuesday, Jan 23 | 1 - 3 pm

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 10 am - 12 pm

Map Production with QGIS
In-person | Thursday, Jan 25 | 1 - 3 pm

Grad Student Support Group
In-person | Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm

Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Jan 23 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Exploratory Data Analysis
Online | Friday, Jan 26 | 10 am - 12 pm

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

Indigenous Foundations: Getting Started
For anyone within the teaching and learning community who is curious about incorporating Indigenous content into their courses
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 10 - 11:30 am

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

NSERC Science Exposed
Contest seeks images that stem from research | Open to grads, postdocs and other researchers | Learn more and submit images by Tuesday, Jan 30

Resumes
Online, for students in:
Course-based programs | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 4 - 5 pm Register

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
Online | Jan 16, 21, 27 & 28 | various times Apply by Jan 10

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 11 - 11:45 am Register

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 8 - 9:30 am. Available via UBC's CIRTL membership. Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 15.

Academic

(De)mystifying Gender+ in Research Program
In-person | 6-week program to introduce and work with gendered and intersectional research ideas and practices | For students in all disciplines
Wednesdays Feb 7 - Mar 20 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register by Jan 31. Cap is 25

Sustainability Scholars Program
Paid Summer Internships | Learn more and apply by Sunday, Jan 28

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Monday, Jan 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 11 - 11:45 am

Applying for Non-Research Grants as a Graduate Student
From Arts Amplifier for projects such as community partnerships or arts and culture initiatives that are not related to academic research.
Online | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 11 am - 12 pm

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Lululemon Career Day
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 11 am - 3 pm |  Learn more and register

Life Sciences BC’s 5th Annual Career Connect Day 2024
In-person | Friday, Jan 26 | 8:30 am - 4 pm | $10 - $20 Learn more and register

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 15, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Navigating Code-Switching and Language Biases in Academic Settings
Online | Thursday, Jan 25 | 10 - 11:30 am

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Tuesday, Jan 23 | 1 - 3 pm

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 10 am - 12 pm

Map Production with QGIS
In-person | Thursday, Jan 25 | 1 - 3 pm

Grad Student Support Group
In-person | Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm

Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series
Online | Tuesday, Jan 23 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Exploratory Data Analysis
Online | Friday, Jan 26 | 10 am - 12 pm

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

2024 TA Institute
Online and In-person | Jan 15 - 19 Learn more and register (PDF schedule)

Indigenous Foundations: Getting Started
For anyone within the teaching and learning community who is curious about incorporating Indigenous content into their courses
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 10 - 11:30 am

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Webinar
Online | Wednesday, Feb 28 | 9 am - 12 pm | $50

NSERC Science Exposed
Contest seeks images that stem from research | Open to grads, postdocs and other researchers | Learn more and submit images by Tuesday, Jan 30

Writing Statements of Intent and Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity
For students applying for a masters or PhD program
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 10 am - 12 pm

Resumes
Online, for students in:
Research-based programs | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 3 - 4 pm Register
Course-based programs | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 4 - 5 pm Register

Study Design and Data Collection Essentials
Online | Friday, Jan 19 | 10 am - 12 pm

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Student Support Group
In-person | Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm

Grad Update

Calling UBC Graduate Students! Paid Sustainability Internships Available
UBC offers over 60 funded sustainability internships starting May 1, 2024. Earn $27.50/hr for 250 hours of work. Apply by Jan 28. Attend info sessions on Jan 17 & 18. Spread the word and seize this chance to make a difference!

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Jan 13, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 10
Online | Jan 16, 21, 27 & 28 | various times Apply by Jan 10

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
Online | Wednesday, Jan 10 | 10 - 10:45 am Register
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 11 - 11:45 am Register

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

Writing Statements of Intent and Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 8 - 9:30 am. Available via UBC's CIRTL membership. Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 15.

Academic

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 11 - 11:45 am

Sustainability Scholars Program
Call for Applications - Paid Summer Internships | Learn more and apply by Sunday, Jan 28 | Online Information Sessions:
Wednesday, Jan 17 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register
Thursday, Jan 18 | 5 - 6:30 pm Register

Applying for Non-Research Grants as a Graduate Student
From Arts Amplifier for projects such as community partnerships or arts and culture initiatives that are not related to academic research.
Online | Wednesday, Jan 31 | 11 am - 12 pm

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

Life Sciences BC’s 5th Annual Career Connect Day 2024
In-person | Friday, Jan 26 | 8:30 am - 4 pm | $10 - $20 Learn more and register

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Harmonize your work identities
Online | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 12 - 1 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 8, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Student Support Group
In-person | Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm

Grad Update

Calling UBC Graduate Students! Paid Sustainability Internships Available
UBC offers over 60 funded sustainability internships starting May 1, 2024. Earn $27.50/hr for 250 hours of work. Apply by Jan 28. Attend info sessions on Jan 17 & 18. Spread the word and seize this chance to make a difference!

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Building Neuroinclusive Learning Environments: Best Practices to Support and Empower Neurodiverse Learners in STEM
Online, 4-week course | Feb 15 - Mar 7 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Available through UBC's membership with CIRTL.
Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 25.

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Naming
Online | Wednesday, Jan 10 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Jan 13, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 10
Online | Jan 16, 21, 27 & 28 | various times Apply by Jan 10

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
Online | Wednesday, Jan 10 | 10 - 10:45 am Register
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 24 | 11 - 11:45 am Register

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

Developing Innovation Partnerships
Monthly graduate student discussion on climate solutions focused research
Online | Friday, Jan 12 | 11 - 11:50 am

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

Writing Statements of Intent and Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Caring for Yourself as an Instructor: Applying Rest in the Classroom
Online | Thursday, Feb 8 | 8 - 9:30 am. Available via UBC's CIRTL membership. Registration opens Jan 8, capacity is 15.

Academic

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Centre for Community Engaged Learning Student Grants
Funding for student-led projects. Offers UBC students the opportunity to create and execute a project in partnership with a BC-based community partner.
Apply by Sunday, Feb 4, 11:59 pm. Funding streams include:
Global Fund: Up to $5000
Connect to Community Grant (C2C): Up to $1,500
Chapman & Innovation Grant (C&I): Up to $10,000

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Revolutionize your career with LinkedIn resolutions
Online | Thursday, Jan 11 | 12 - 1 pm

Harmonize your work identities
Online | Wednesday, Jan 17 | 12 - 1 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 1, 2024

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Winter Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2024): free data analysis can be requested from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 14 and get your data ready by Jan 2024.

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

UBC Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Don't miss out! Deadline extended for UBC's MEd in Early Childhood Education to January 2, 2024. Join this dynamic online program designed for educators and professionals seeking comprehensive professional development. Start your journey in September 2024!

Format: 100% | Online Start date: September 2024 | Length: 2.5 years | Part-Time Application Deadline Extended: January 2, 2024 | Watch a recorded info session from October 17, 2023!

Calling UBC Graduate Students! Paid Sustainability Internships Available
UBC offers over 60 funded sustainability internships starting May 1, 2024. Earn $27.50/hr for 250 hours of work. Apply by Jan 28. Attend info sessions on Jan 17 & 18. Spread the word and seize this chance to make a difference!

Student Paper Competition: Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites students to propose solutions for Canada's financial challenges. Gain exposure, accolades, and influence policy.

Published papers, government exposure, CV enhancement, and real change potential! Deadline: April 30, 2024. Guidelines: [Link]. Queries: Competition@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Explore past papers, use FCAC datasets. Shape a better financial future!

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Jan 13, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 10
Online | Jan 16, 21, 27 & 28 | various times Apply by Jan 10

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

Academic

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter December 11, 2023

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Winter Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2024): free data analysis can be requested from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 14 and get your data ready by Jan 2024.

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Formatting
Online | Wednesday, Dec 13 | 1 - 1:30 pm

CTLT Winter Institute
In-person and Online | Dec 11 - 15 | Various days and times | Topics include:

  • Integrating Climate and Well-being into Your Teaching
  • Navigating the GenAI Landscape: A Focus on Student Learning and Prompt Design
  • Decolonizing Academic Writing
  • Student Experience of Instruction: Making Sense of Student Feedback
  • Reflective Decision-Making: Social Impact Lab Toolkit Applied to a 4th Year Engineering Capstone Course
  • and more.

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
Annual competition organized by the Canada School of Public Service
Learn more and submit by Dec 15.

Generative AI and Assignment Design: Reflections and Insights from 2023
In-person | Tuesday, Dec 19 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
In-person | Jan 13, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Jan 10
Online | Jan 16, 21, 27 & 28 | various times Apply by Jan 10

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online, one-term course | Feb 7 - Apr 13 | Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm
UBC graduate students and postdocs learn to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom | Apply by Jan 12

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
In-person and Online | Jan 15 - 18 | various times
SAVE THE DATES. More information will be provided in GradUpdate on Jan 8 or sign up to receive a notification once programming has been scheduled and registration opens.

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Tuesday, Jan 16 | 1 - 3 pm

Academic

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
This annual competition offers a unique opportunity for talented graduate students to connect with senior public servants, expand their networks, nurture their leadership skills, and foster employment opportunities with the federal public service. Learn more and submit by Jan 15.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter December 4, 2023

*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here.

Upcoming Events

Winter Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2024): free data analysis can be requested from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 14 and get your data ready by Jan 2024.

Indigenous Wellness Drop-ins
In person, IRSHDC | Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm

Grad Update

A Closer Look at the Role of Microaggressions in Racism
In-person | Wednesday, Dec 6 | 2 - 3:30 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Dec 6 | 1 - 1:45 pm

Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning
Online CIRTL workshop | Thursdays, Dec 7 and 14 | 10 - 11:30 am

Using R Markdown
Online | Thursday, Dec 7 | 2 - 3 pm

Web scraping with Python
Online | Friday, Dec 8 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Formatting
Online | Wednesday, Dec 13 | 1 - 1:30 pm

CTLT Winter Institute
In-person and Online | Dec 11 - 15 | Various days and times | Topics include:

  • Integrating Climate and Well-being into Your Teaching
  • Navigating the GenAI Landscape: A Focus on Student Learning and Prompt Design
  • Decolonizing Academic Writing
  • Student Experience of Instruction: Making Sense of Student Feedback
  • Reflective Decision-Making: Social Impact Lab Toolkit Applied to a 4th Year Engineering Capstone Course
  • and more.

National Student Paper Competition (NSPC)
Annual competition organized by the Canada School of Public Service
Learn more and submit by Dec 15.

Academic

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  Four Travelling Scholarships of $13,500 have lately been awarded annually, but the number and value of scholarships are subject to change.

Eligible applicants must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins (September 2024).

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the applicant's home university. This is the Canadian university from which the applicant most recently graduated or at which the applicant is currently enrolled.

UBC application deadline: 1 February 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
Available through UBC's subscription, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.

Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS), Grad Game Plan
GPS offers a suite of workshops in various themes including grad school success, career building, wellbeing, communication, and statistics. The Grad Game Plan is a guide to help navigate the various stages of grad school and provides links to additional resources.

The Dissertation Success Curriculum, Writing Support, and more
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides various online, on-demand programming to support graduate students, including:

  • Core webinar series: Every Semester Needs a Plan, Academic Time Management, and more
  • A Monday Motivator Email Series, and
  • The Dissertation Success Curriculum, designed to provide the skills, strategies, and support needed to overcome the three biggest obstacles to finishing a dissertation: perfectionism, procrastination, and isolation.
  • Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Partnering in Research Conference Presentations
Interested in learning and conversation around the practice and power of equitable and engaged research with non-academic partners? Check out the student reflections, calls to action and presentations from June's conference. Recordings include:

  • Meaningfully Engaging in Research: Advancing the Science and Practice of Research Partnerships
  • “HIV Made Me Fabulous”: A Knowledge Mobilization Partnership using Film to Address Stigma and Advance Gender Equity in the HIV Response
  • Community Assets, Reciprocity, and Other Ideas We Struggle to Believe and more.

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse
In-person | Wednesdays | 1 - 4 pm Drop In.

Indigenous Graduate Studies Drop-In Support
Every 2nd Wednesday starting Jan 25 | 12 - 2 pm | First Nations House of Learning | Email Rebecca Jules for more information.

Foundations of Responsible Research
Check out the guides on best practices of scholarly integrity including mentorship & supervision, data management, authorship and publishing, and more.

Career

LinkedIn Learning
Online, on demand | Have you identified a skill or competency that could help you in your grad program or in your career preparation? Take courses on topics such as:

  • business finance
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication skills
  • technical skills (R, Excel, SPSS, etc)
  • personal development,
  • and more.

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Term 2
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is urgently seeking to hire one Doctoral Writing Consultant for Term 2 | $22.67/hr | 10 hrs/week, Jan-April Apply now

Exploring systemic racial equity in the workplace
Online alumniUBC event | Tuesday, Dec 5 | 12 - 1 pm

LinkedIn
Online | Tuesday, Dec 5 | 1 - 2 pm

Getting the Most Out of Your Academic Experience: Designing Your Grad School/Career Strategy
Online | Thursday, Dec 7 | 3 - 5 pm

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.