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ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter October 07, 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

ISGP Talk Event- Naturalization, Denaturalization, and Re-naturalization in the Study of Kinship
The Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program at UBC is excited to present a thought-provoking talk titled "Naturalization, Denaturalization, and Re-naturalization in the Study of Kinship" on November 1, 2024. About the Speaker: Dr. Rob Wilson, Ph.D., FRSC, University of Western Australia. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with new perspectives on kinship. For more information, please contact isgp.office@ubc.ca.
Date- Friday, Nov 1, 2024 | Time- 2:00 to 3:30 PM | Location- SCRF 200, Neville Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC.

2024W2 RHSC Graduate Seminar Offerings

Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences (RHSC) has two new course offerings for 2024 Winter Term 2 that we think may be of interest to research Master’s and PhD students in your graduate programs:

RHSC 506B Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence for Rehabilitation Science, Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm, location TBD

This pilot course is led by Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul and emphasizes a conceptual understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of rehabilitation sciences where students will gain a well-rounded, non-technical perspective on the role of AI in rehabilitation sciences, understand the influence of bias present in AI models and discuss the ethical implications of current and future AI models.

RHSC 537 Randomized Intervention Trials, Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, location: KPAV T136D.  

Led by Dr. Liisa Holsti, students in this course will develop an advanced understanding of designing and implementing randomized intervention trials which are often complex in nature in the rehabilitation context. Please review the attached draft syllabus for details.

UBC Public Scholars Initiative 2024/25
UBC's Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) has announced 35 new doctoral students for the academic year. The scholars are from nearly every faculty and discipline.

  • View the announcement
  • Scholar information (names, research topics, faculty) are located within the announcement

Stats for the 2024/25 cohort

  • 31 doctoral students from Vancouver campus
  • 4 doctoral students from the Okanagan campus
  • 10 students, across both campuses, are in the Health Equity Stream, run in partnership with UBC Health, working on projects related to health issues
  • Several scholars are also Killam, Vanier or other award winners as well

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor
Online | Wednesday, Oct 23 | 10 am - 12 pm

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | For PhDs | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 10 am - 3 pm
Note: An on-campus writing retreat for masters students will be on Wednesday, Nov 13 | 10 am - 3 pm (registration opens Monday, Oct 28) Learn more

Diversify your mentorship mindset
Online | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 12 - 1 pm

Introduction to the Unix Shell
Online | Tuesday, Oct 15 | 10 am - 12 pm

R Showcase: Statistics Canada Microdata
Online | Thursday, Oct 17 | 10 - 11 am

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Formatting
Online | Thursday, Oct 17 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Friday, Oct 18 | 1 - 3 pm

A Student-Centered Approach for Reducing Plagiarism
Online | Mondays, Oct 21 & 28 | 8:30 - 10 am

Fostering a Growth Mindset and Developing a Sense of Belonging in Your Students
Online | Thursday, Oct 24 | 8 - 10 am

Fall Grad Student Writing Groups
Join other graduate students to write every Tuesday and/or Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Graduate Life CentreRSVP or simply drop by. Questions? Email

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join this support group to connect with peers in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 12 - 1:30 pm | Learn more about discussion topics (motivation, procrastination, setting boundaries, and more) and how to join.

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Oct 10 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Naming
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 12:30 - 1 pm Register

Regular Expressions in R
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 1 - 2 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Friday, Oct 11 | 1 - 3 pm Register

Inclusive Teaching: Universal Design for Learning
In-person | Thursday, Oct 10 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Nov 9, 16, & 23 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Crafting a Compelling Narrative: How to Tell Your Research Story
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 1 - 3:30 pm Register

Fall Grad Student Writing Groups
Join other graduate students to write every Tuesday and/or Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Graduate Life CentreRSVP or simply drop by. Questions? Email

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | For PhDs | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 10 am - 3 pm

Register

Joining the Scholarly Conversation: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | For Masters students | Wednesday, Nov 13 | 10 am - 3 pm (registration opens Monday, Oct 28)

Save-the-date

Building a Writing Habit
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 2 - 3 pm Register

Overcoming Imposter Phenomena and Building Resiliency as Graduate Students
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 8 - 9:30 am

Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
In-person | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 1 - 2:30 pm

EDI in TAing
Open Stream: Online | Friday, Oct 4 | 1 - 3 pm

Graduate Teaching Practicum
Online | Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 | various dates & times Apply by Oct 28

Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

Academic

Academic Integrity Week
Online, unless noted | various dates and times Learn more.Sessions include:

Tuesday, Oct 15

  • 10 - 11 am: The Diversionary Process at UBC Vancouver: Information Session Register
  • 12 - 1 pm: Academic Integrity Hub Student Drop-In Register

Wednesday, Oct 16

  • 10:30 - 11:30 am: Adapting Quality Assurance Processes to Address Academic Integrity Register
  • 12 - 3 pm: Academic Integrity Hub & AMS Academic Resources Fair  The Nest, Upper Atrium

Thursday, Oct 17

  • 9:30 - 10:30 am: Ask Us Anything: Academic Integrity Register

Friday, Oct 18

  • 1 - 2 pm: The Doctor is In: Redesigning writing assessments with artificial intelligence and academic integrity in mind Register

2024 Fall Learning Analytics Hackathon
In-person | Saturday, Oct 19 | 9 am - 7 pm Register

PICS University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events program
Up to $2,500 for eligible events | supports climate change-related research dissemination, knowledge mobilization, and education focused events hosted in BC by PICS University (UBC, SFU, UNBC, UVic) groups, organizations, departments, and/or institutes. Learn more

Public Humanities Hub Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Grant
$2,000/grant. Up to 6 grants awarded. | Provides support for interdisciplinary, innovative and/or experimental public humanities graduate and postdoctoral research projects, imagined broadly. Learn more and apply by Oct 21.

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Oct 7 | 4 - 5:30 pm Register

Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Hybrid | Wednesday, Oct 9 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) Social Impact Grants
$1,500 to $10,000 per project | Grants support masters students (and undergrads) in co-designing and implementing impactful initiatives that directly address BC-based community needs.
Learn more. Applications open Nov 1 and close Jan 31.

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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach". Learn to make your LinkedIn profile work, network with positive results, and more.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

UBC Career Days
In-person | Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 9 & 10 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn more

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 9 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
Online | Thursday, Oct 17 | 9:30 - 11 am Register (note: reg opens Mon, Sep 30, capacity is 50)

Exciting Opportunity: Graduate Academic Assistant at UBC’s Public Humanities Hub!

Join us in advancing interdisciplinary humanities research by supporting workshops, creating public scholarship toolkits, and managing event content. Ideal candidates are MA/PhD students with strong digital skills and a commitment to equity.

Details:

  • Start Date: Between October 15 and November 1, 2024
  • End Date: Between March 31 and April 30, 2025
  • Hours: Up to 10 hrs/week
  • Salary: $30-35/hr

Apply by October 1, 2024. Send your cover letter and CV to Heather Tam at phh.manager@ubc.ca. Questions? Contact Dr. Mary Bryson at mary.bryson@ubc.ca.

p/t work: sound editor for podcast
$25/hour, 15 - 25 hours/mo. | Remote work | Substantial experience with sound editing and strong competence in a sound editing software suite are expected.

The Prompt Potential: Unleashing Growth Mindset with AI and Copilot
Alumni Office Hours with Molina Sharma, MEng '13 – Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft | Online | Thursday, Sep 19 |  2 - 3 pm

GSS Graduate Coaching Program
GSS Coaching Program | Online | $65 for 6 sessions | Tuesdays, Oct 15 to Nov 19 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Learn more and register

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
$4100 | supports a UBC graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs.
Learn more and apply by Oct 13

14 Day Writing Challenge
Online | Oct 7 - 20 | experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability | Join ncfdd through UBC's subscription, then register by Sep 27.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 October 01, 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

2024W2 RHSC Graduate Seminar Offerings

Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences (RHSC) has two new course offerings for 2024 Winter Term 2 that we think may be of interest to research Master’s and PhD students in your graduate programs:

RHSC 506B Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence for Rehabilitation Science, Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm, location TBD

This pilot course is led by Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul and emphasizes a conceptual understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of rehabilitation sciences where students will gain a well-rounded, non-technical perspective on the role of AI in rehabilitation sciences, understand the influence of bias present in AI models and discuss the ethical implications of current and future AI models.

RHSC 537 Randomized Intervention Trials, Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, location: KPAV T136D.  

Led by Dr. Liisa Holsti, students in this course will develop an advanced understanding of designing and implementing randomized intervention trials which are often complex in nature in the rehabilitation context. Please review the attached draft syllabus for details.

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join this support group to connect with peers in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 12 - 1:30 pm | Learn more about discussion topics (motivation, procrastination, setting boundaries, and more) and how to join.

CRA Benefits and Credits for Post-Secondary Students
Online | Canada Revenue Agency live webinar | Thursday, Oct 3 | 1 - 2 pm Click here to join the MS Teams meeting.

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Oct 10 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Data Bites - Best Practices for File Naming
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 12:30 - 1 pm Register

Regular Expressions in R
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 1 - 2 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Friday, Oct 11 | 1 - 3 pm Register

Inclusive Teaching: Universal Design for Learning
In-person | Thursday, Oct 10 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Nov 9, 16, & 23 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Crafting a Compelling Narrative: How to Tell Your Research Story
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 1 - 3:30 pm Register

Fall Grad Student Writing Groups
Join other graduate students to write every Tuesday and/or Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Graduate Life CentreRSVP or simply drop by. Questions? Email

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | For PhDs | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 10 am - 3 pm

Register

Joining the Scholarly Conversation: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | For Masters students | Wednesday, Nov 13 | 10 am - 3 pm (registration opens Monday, Oct 28)

Save-the-date

Building a Writing Habit
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 2 - 3 pm Register

Overcoming Imposter Phenomena and Building Resiliency as Graduate Students
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 8 - 9:30 am

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Tuesday, Oct 1 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 1 - 2 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Friday, Oct 4 | 1 - 3 pm

Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
In-person | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 1 - 2:30 pm

EDI in TAing
Open Stream: Online | Friday, Oct 4 | 1 - 3 pm

Graduate Teaching Practicum
Online | Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 | various dates & times Apply by Oct 28

Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm

Meet an International Student Advisor (ISA)
Get answers to questions about immigration documents, work eligibility, health insurance, or traveling outside Canada.
Register for only ONE workshop as the content of both workshops is the same.
Wednesday, Sept 25 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register
Friday, Oct 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

Academic

PICS University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events program
Up to $2,500 for eligible events | supports climate change-related research dissemination, knowledge mobilization, and education focused events hosted in BC by PICS University (UBC, SFU, UNBC, UVic) groups, organizations, departments, and/or institutes. Learn more

Public Humanities Hub Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Grant
$2,000/grant. Up to 6 grants awarded. | Provides support for interdisciplinary, innovative and/or experimental public humanities graduate and postdoctoral research projects, imagined broadly. Learn more and apply by Oct 21.

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Oct 7 | 4 - 5:30 pm Register

Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing
Hybrid | Wednesday, Oct 9 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) Social Impact Grants
$1,500 to $10,000 per project | Grants support masters students (and undergrads) in co-designing and implementing impactful initiatives that directly address BC-based community needs.
Learn more. Applications open Nov 1 and close Jan 31.

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Tuesday, Oct 1 | 4 - 5:30 pm

Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability
UBC Sustainability Scholars Program conference
In-person | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 1 - 5 pm

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Author IDs
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 2 - 3 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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

UBC Career Days
In-person | Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 9 & 10 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn more

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 9 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
Online | Thursday, Oct 17 | 9:30 - 11 am Register (note: reg opens Mon, Sep 30, capacity is 50)

Exciting Opportunity: Graduate Academic Assistant at UBC’s Public Humanities Hub!

Join us in advancing interdisciplinary humanities research by supporting workshops, creating public scholarship toolkits, and managing event content. Ideal candidates are MA/PhD students with strong digital skills and a commitment to equity.

Details:

  • Start Date: Between October 15 and November 1, 2024
  • End Date: Between March 31 and April 30, 2025
  • Hours: Up to 10 hrs/week
  • Salary: $30-35/hr

Apply by October 1, 2024. Send your cover letter and CV to Heather Tam at phh.manager@ubc.ca. Questions? Contact Dr. Mary Bryson at mary.bryson@ubc.ca.

p/t work: sound editor for podcast
$25/hour, 15 - 25 hours/mo. | Remote work | Substantial experience with sound editing and strong competence in a sound editing software suite are expected.

The Prompt Potential: Unleashing Growth Mindset with AI and Copilot
Alumni Office Hours with Molina Sharma, MEng '13 – Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft | Online | Thursday, Sep 19 |  2 - 3 pm

GSS Graduate Coaching Program
GSS Coaching Program | Online | $65 for 6 sessions | Tuesdays, Oct 15 to Nov 19 | 5:30 - 7 pm
GSS Career Coaching Program | In-person | $65 | Saturday, Sept 21 | 1 - 5 pm
Learn more and register

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 26 | 10 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach", topics include LinkedIn and networking.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
$4100 | supports a UBC graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs.
Learn more and apply by Oct 13

14 Day Writing Challenge
Online | Oct 7 - 20 | experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability | Join ncfdd through UBC's subscription, then register by Sep 27.

Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 9 - 10:30 am Register now, cap is 50.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 September 23, 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Exploring Career Options for students in course-based programs
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 2 - 3 pm

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 - 11:30 am

Fraud and Drug Awareness for International Students
Presented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Online | Thursday, Sep 26 | 10 am - 12:30 pm

Overcoming Imposter Phenomena and Building Resiliency as Graduate Students
Online | Thursday, Oct 10 | 8 - 9:30 am

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Tuesday, Oct 1 | 10 am - 12 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 1 - 2 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Friday, Oct 4 | 1 - 3 pm

Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
In-person | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 1 - 2:30 pm

EDI in TAing
Open Stream: Online | Friday, Oct 4 | 1 - 3 pm

Graduate Teaching Practicum
Online | Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 | various dates & times Apply by Oct 28

Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm

Fall Grad Student Writing Groups
Interested in connecting with other graduate students to write on a weekly basis? Complete this short survey by Sep 26 to help us select the weekly meeting times. The selected schedule will be in next week's GradUpdate.

Exploring Career Options for students in course-based programs
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 2 - 3 pm

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 - 11:30 am

Meet an International Student Advisor (ISA)
Get answers to questions about immigration documents, work eligibility, health insurance, or traveling outside Canada.
Register for only ONE workshop as the content of both workshops is the same.
Wednesday, Sept 25 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register
Friday, Oct 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

Anti-Racism Response Training by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 12 - 3 pm | Ticket price: $95

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

Academic

Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) Social Impact Grants
$1,500 to $10,000 per project | Grants support masters students (and undergrads) in co-designing and implementing impactful initiatives that directly address BC-based community needs.
Learn more. Applications open Nov 1 and close Jan 31.

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Tuesday, Oct 1 | 4 - 5:30 pm

Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability
UBC Sustainability Scholars Program conference
In-person | Wednesday, Oct 2 | 1 - 5 pm

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Author IDs
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 2 - 3 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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
Online | Thursday, Oct 17 | 9:30 - 11 am Register (note: reg opens Mon, Sep 30, capacity is 50)

Exciting Opportunity: Graduate Academic Assistant at UBC’s Public Humanities Hub!

Join us in advancing interdisciplinary humanities research by supporting workshops, creating public scholarship toolkits, and managing event content. Ideal candidates are MA/PhD students with strong digital skills and a commitment to equity.

Details:

  • Start Date: Between October 15 and November 1, 2024
  • End Date: Between March 31 and April 30, 2025
  • Hours: Up to 10 hrs/week
  • Salary: $30-35/hr

Apply by October 1, 2024. Send your cover letter and CV to Heather Tam at phh.manager@ubc.ca. Questions? Contact Dr. Mary Bryson at mary.bryson@ubc.ca.

p/t work: sound editor for podcast
$25/hour, 15 - 25 hours/mo. | Remote work | Substantial experience with sound editing and strong competence in a sound editing software suite are expected.

The Prompt Potential: Unleashing Growth Mindset with AI and Copilot
Alumni Office Hours with Molina Sharma, MEng '13 – Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft | Online | Thursday, Sep 19 |  2 - 3 pm

GSS Graduate Coaching Program
GSS Coaching Program | Online | $65 for 6 sessions | Tuesdays, Oct 15 to Nov 19 | 5:30 - 7 pm
GSS Career Coaching Program | In-person | $65 | Saturday, Sept 21 | 1 - 5 pm
Learn more and register

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 26 | 10 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach", topics include LinkedIn and networking.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
$4100 | supports a UBC graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs.
Learn more and apply by Oct 13

Tuition Tax Credit for International Students
Hosted by CRA (Canada Revenue Agency, learn about Canada's tax system and what benefits and credits you may be eligible for
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 12 - 1:30 pm

CRA Benefits and Credits for Persons with Disabilities
Canada Revenue Agency live monthly webinar on MS Teams
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 1 - 2 pm | Click here to join the meeting.

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills". Register through Mitacs Edge

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams". Register through Mitacs Edge

Data Bites - Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Online | Thursday, Sep 26 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Beginner R Part 2
Online | Thursday, Sep 26 | 1 - 2 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 26, Nov 2 & 3 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 23
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

EDI in TAing
STEM: Online | Tuesday, Sep 17 | 9 - 11 am Register
Social Sciences & Humanities: Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 11 am - 1 pm Register
Creative and Performing Arts: Online | Friday, Sep 27 | 12 - 2 pm Register

Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL)
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 1:30 - 3 pm

Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter?
Online | lightly facilitated asynchronous course |  Sep 25 - Oct 9

Volunteer Opportunity: All-day Sacred Fire Ceremony
In-person | Monday, Sep 30 | 7:12 am - 4 pm

14 Day Writing Challenge
Online | Oct 7 - 20 | experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability | Join ncfdd through UBC's subscription, then register by Sep 27.

Verbs for Citations: Moving From Paraphrase to Summary
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 - 11 am

The Art of the Video Interview
In-person | Monday, Sep 23 | 1:30 - 3 pm

Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 9 - 10:30 am Register now, cap is 50.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 September 16, 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Exploring Career Options for students in course-based programs
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 2 - 3 pm

Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 - 11:30 am

Meet an International Student Advisor (ISA)
Get answers to questions about immigration documents, work eligibility, health insurance, or traveling outside Canada.
Register for only ONE workshop as the content of both workshops is the same.
Wednesday, Sept 25 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register
Friday, Oct 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register

Submitting your Thesis
This session will review the UBC formatting and submission requirements.
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 10 - 11 am

Exploring Career Options for students in research-based programs
Identify possible career paths outside of academia.
Online | Thursday, Sep 19 | 10 - 11 am

Strategic and Financial Planning for Sustainability in Community Engaged Research
Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 10 - 11:30 am

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

Anti-Racism Response Training by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 12 - 3 pm | Ticket price: $95

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

Academic

Introduction to Scripting and Storyboarding
Online | Tuesday, Sep 17 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 10 - 11:30 am

Introduction to Production
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 1 - 3:30 pm

Introduction to Post-Production
Online | Thursday, Sep 19 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Increasing Accessibility for Video
Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 10 - 11:30 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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

Exciting Opportunity: Graduate Academic Assistant at UBC’s Public Humanities Hub!

Join us in advancing interdisciplinary humanities research by supporting workshops, creating public scholarship toolkits, and managing event content. Ideal candidates are MA/PhD students with strong digital skills and a commitment to equity.

Details:

  • Start Date: Between October 15 and November 1, 2024
  • End Date: Between March 31 and April 30, 2025
  • Hours: Up to 10 hrs/week
  • Salary: $30-35/hr

Apply by October 1, 2024. Send your cover letter and CV to Heather Tam at phh.manager@ubc.ca. Questions? Contact Dr. Mary Bryson at mary.bryson@ubc.ca.

p/t work: sound editor for podcast
$25/hour, 15 - 25 hours/mo. | Remote work | Substantial experience with sound editing and strong competence in a sound editing software suite are expected.

The Prompt Potential: Unleashing Growth Mindset with AI and Copilot
Alumni Office Hours with Molina Sharma, MEng '13 – Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft | Online | Thursday, Sep 19 |  2 - 3 pm

GSS Graduate Coaching Program
GSS Coaching Program | Online | $65 for 6 sessions | Tuesdays, Oct 15 to Nov 19 | 5:30 - 7 pm
GSS Career Coaching Program | In-person | $65 | Saturday, Sept 21 | 1 - 5 pm
Learn more and register

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 26 | 10 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach", topics include LinkedIn and networking.
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 11 am - 12 pm

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
$4100 | supports a UBC graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs.
Learn more and apply by Oct 13

Tuition Tax Credit for International Students
Hosted by CRA (Canada Revenue Agency, learn about Canada's tax system and what benefits and credits you may be eligible for
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 12 - 1:30 pm

CRA Benefits and Credits for Persons with Disabilities
Canada Revenue Agency live monthly webinar on MS Teams
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 1 - 2 pm | Click here to join the meeting.

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills". Register through Mitacs Edge

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams". Register through Mitacs Edge

Beginner R Part 1
Online | Thursday, Sep 19 | 1 - 2 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Online | Thursday, Sep 26 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Beginner R Part 2
Online | Thursday, Sep 26 | 1 - 2 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 26, Nov 2 & 3 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 23
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

EDI in TAing
STEM: Online | Tuesday, Sep 17 | 9 - 11 am Register
Social Sciences & Humanities: Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 11 am - 1 pm Register
Creative and Performing Arts: Online | Friday, Sep 27 | 12 - 2 pm Register

Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL)
Online | Tuesday, Sep 24 | 1:30 - 3 pm

Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter?
Online | lightly facilitated asynchronous course |  Sep 25 - Oct 9

Volunteer Opportunity: All-day Sacred Fire Ceremony
In-person | Monday, Sep 30 | 7:12 am - 4 pm

14 Day Writing Challenge
Online | Oct 7 - 20 | experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability | Join ncfdd through UBC's subscription, then register by Sep 27.

Verbs for Citations: Moving From Paraphrase to Summary
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 10 - 11 am

The Art of the Video Interview
In-person | Monday, Sep 23 | 1:30 - 3 pm

Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
Online | Thursday, Oct 3 | 9 - 10:30 am Register now, cap is 50.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 September 9, 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Submitting your Thesis This session will review the UBC formatting and submission requirements.
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 10 - 11 am

Exploring Career Options for students in research-based programs Identify possible career paths outside of academia.
Online | Thursday, Sep 19 | 10 - 11 am

UBC Recreation’s Free Week Try out a variety of fitness classes for free.
In-person | Monday, Sep 9 - Sunday, Sep 15

Strategic and Financial Planning for Sustainability in Community Engaged Research
Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 10 - 11:30 am

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs

Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship - Competition Details and Application Procedures
Online | Thursday, Sep 5 | 10 - 11 am

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

Anti-Racism Response Training by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 12 - 3 pm | Ticket price: $95

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 9, 11 & 16 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Online | Sep 10, 14, 21 & 28 | various times Apply now.

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

Academic

Writing Consultations 
In-person | Monday, Sep 9 - Dec 6

Weekly Writing Community Open to students on both campuses
Online | Tuesday, Sep 10 | 9 - 11 am

Introduction to Creative Briefs
Online | Monday, Sep 16 | 10 - 11:30 am

Introduction to Scripting and Storyboarding
Online | Tuesday, Sep 17 | 10 - 11:30 am

Writing a Literature Review: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 10 - 11:30 am

Introduction to Production
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 1 - 3:30 pm

Introduction to Post-Production
Online | Thursday, Sep 19 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Increasing Accessibility for Video
Online | Friday, Sep 20 | 10 - 11:30 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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile
Online | Wednesday, Sep 18 | 11 am - 12 pm

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 September 3, 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship - Competition Details and Application Procedures
Online | Thursday, Sep 5 | 10 - 11 am

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Anti-Racism Response Training by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 12 - 3 pm | Ticket price: $95

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 9, 11 & 16 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Online | Sep 10, 14, 21 & 28 | various times Apply now.

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Social Insurance Number (SIN) virtual info session, clinic
For newly arriving international students who will need SIN in Canada or Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who do not have a SIN.
In-person SIN clinic | Aug 29 - Sep 5 | UBC Life Building | Register

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 August 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Oct 12, 19 & 20 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Oct 9
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Crafting a Compelling Narrative: How to Tell Your Research Story
Online | Tuesday, Oct 8 | 1 - 3:30 pm

Accessibility Studio
Online | one-on-one guidance from specialists about designing course materials and OER so they are more accessible for all students
Thursday, Sep 12 | 12 - 1 pm

Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
Online | Thursday, Sep 12 | 11 am - 12:30 pm Join ncfdd.org for free with UBC's subscription, then Register

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 12 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach".  Learning objectives include making your LinkedIn profile work, how to network, and how to position yourself for a job in industry. Register through Mitacs Edge.

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 11 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Canada Revenue Agency Benefits and Credits for Indigenous Persons
Online | Tuesday, Sep 10 | 1 - 2 pm Click to join the MS teams meeting

Make the leap to leadership
Online | Tuesday, Sep 10 | 12 - 1 pm

Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship - Competition Details and Application Procedures
Online | Thursday, Sep 5 | 10 - 11 am

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 10 am - 1 pm

Self-direct learning: Wellbeing workshops
Start the term off with a refresher on how to help navigate your own physical and mental wellness, help peers in need of support and more.
Online, on-demand on Canvas | Topics include:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics
  • How to Help a Peer
  • Inclusive Event Planning
  • SAVE Lives: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training

Free Stats Advice
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2024): under the supervision of a Statistics professor, graduate Statistics students will provide free project-specific consultations, including a report of recommendations, as part of their STAT 551 practicum consulting course. Submissions are accepted now until Nov 3. To apply, send a 1-page project description (see sample) to asda@stat.ubc.ca Learn more

Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Anti-Racism Response Training by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | Wednesday, Sep 25 | 12 - 3 pm | Ticket price: $95

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 4 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Refined project communication plan
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 28 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Enhance your communication skills". Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 9, 11 & 16 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Online | Sep 10, 14, 21 & 28 | various times Apply now.

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Aug 26, 28 & 30 | 9 am - 5:30 pm
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 resourcesGraduate 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

P/T on campus work: FNHL and ISPIC
7-21 hr/week, $40/hr | Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee Data Analyst & Writer
Flexible and remote work | More info Community Forum

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Navigating the Academic Job Market: Practical Tips and Strategies
Online | Tuesday, Aug 27 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join ncfdd.org for free through UBC's subscription

Career Design Studio for Arts Graduate Students
In-person intensive | Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug 27 & 28 | 9 am - 4:30 pm

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Aug 27 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills". register through Mitacs Edge

Social Insurance Number (SIN) virtual info session, clinic
For newly arriving international students who will need SIN in Canada or Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who do not have a SIN.
In-person SIN clinic | Aug 29 - Sep 5 | UBC Life Building | Register

GAA position in PharmSci
1 year position with UPROOT team | support several educational and research projects related to decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy.
$30/hr, 20-30 hrs/wk | Learn more and apply by Aug 16.

Part-time work learn positions for graduate students
Sep to Apr | Paid positions, up to 10 hours/week | Positions include:

Arts Amplifier

  • Curriculum Development and Communications Assistant (Job ID: 979361)

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

  • Digital and Social Media Assistant (Job ID 979324)
  • Marketing & Recruitment Assistant (Job ID 979322)
  • Web Development Assistant (JobID 979330)
  • Doctoral Examination Student Assistant

Graduate Student Society

  • Survey Coordinator
  • Advocacy Coordinator
  • Acadia Food Hub Coordinator
  • Event Production Assistant
  • System Administration Assistant

Learning Exchange, Downtown Eastide

  • Animating Connections & Student Podcasting Assistant
  • Digital Literacy Assistant
  • English Conversation Program Assistant

These and many other work learn positions at UBC are open to graduate students. For full details, see CareersOnline. Postings close Aug 19, but apply soon as interviews are on a rolling basis.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

Arts Amplifier 2024 Collaborative Cohort Projects (CCP)
Various positions | 60 hrs/person, May - Aug | $1800 stipend | for masters and doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts. Summer 2024 CCP partners are:

  • Centre of International Contemporary Art, Vancouver
  • First Nations Technology Council
  • Generation Squeeze
  • Heritage Vancouver Society
  • Hikma Collective

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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 August 19, 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

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines. Learn more

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!

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

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

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

Grad Update

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 29, Oct 5, 6 | 9 am - 5:30 pm | Apply by Sep 25.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Accessible Course Design in Canvas
Online | Monday, Aug 26 | 11 am - 12:30 pm |

Refined project communication plan
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 28 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Enhance your communication skills". Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Wednesday, Aug 21 | 2 - 3:15 pm

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Aug 20 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Building your project network map
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Aug 22 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Data Bites - Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Tuesday, Aug 20 | 12:30 - 1 pm

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Online | Wednesday, Aug 21 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online | Thursday, Aug 22 | 10 - 11 am

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

August peer writing groups
Join your peers in the Graduate Life Centre to work on your academic writing.
In-person | Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm and/or Thursdays 3 - 5 pm

Is Machine Learning Suitable for Your Projects?
In-person, interactive workshop tailored for non-STEM students & researchers
Saturday, Aug 24 | full day starting at 9 am

CTLT Summer Institute
Online and in-person | Aug 19 - 22 | various times | View all sessions and register. Sessions include:

  • The TA-Faculty Relationship (for TAs),
  • Building Authentic Assessment for Learning,
  • Written Assessment in the Era of GenAI,
  • Designing Inclusive and Engaging Collaborative (Writing) Assignments,
  • Intro to the Indigenous Learning Pathways Training Program,
  • Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and OER,

and many more.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Sep 9, 11 & 16 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Online | Sep 10, 14, 21 & 28 | various times Apply now.

Writing groups for grad students
In-person | Building on the momentum of the recent writing retreat, we are planning to host two, 2-hour writing groups weekly through the month of August (and into fall with interest). Interested? Complete this survey to let us know your preferred writing time. See full details.

GradStart 2024 volunteering
Join Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, International Student Development, and your Graduate Student Society in welcoming new graduate students to UBC at GradStart 2024. Dates include main orientation events Thursday and Friday, Aug 29 & 30 and various dates in September. Learn more and register

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | Aug 26, 28 & 30 | 9 am - 5:30 pm
Check out other upcoming ISWs.

Hidden Handbook
Online | A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each) to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Topics include:

  • Accountability Matters
  • Creating Micro-goals
  • Productivity Pick-me-ups
  • The 5 D's" What to Do When All Your --- Don't Fit
  • Advancing Your Strategic Plan
  • How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
  • Promoting Your Publications
  • Rethinking Self-care
  • The Art of Saying 'Yes'
  • Touchstone Teamwork

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
  • 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
  • The Hidden Handbook, a series of short videos to topics including accountability, productivity, re-thinking self-care, and more!

Register through UBC's subscription, then check out the member resources

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition
Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral competition | UBC holds an internal competition to nominate select applicants for the national competition. Learn more about UBC's process and apply by May 6 (UBC-O) or Jul 15 (UBC-V). Applying to another institution? Check out their guidelines and visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships site for all details, including eligibility

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.
    • 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 resourcesGraduate 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:

Writing Consultations at the Longhouse

Career

P/T on campus work: Koerner Library
3-6 hr/week, $26.02/hr | 4 Student Librarian positions for the AskAway Service
Flexible and remote work | Apply through Careers Online

Navigating the Academic Job Market: Practical Tips and Strategies
Online | Tuesday, Aug 27 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join ncfdd.org for free through UBC's subscription

Career Design Studio for Arts Graduate Students
In-person intensive | Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug 27 & 28 | 9 am - 4:30 pm

Project and time management
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Aug 27 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills". register through Mitacs Edge

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 21 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and Register through Mitacs Edge

Social Insurance Number (SIN) virtual info session, clinic
For newly arriving international students who will need SIN in Canada or Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada who do not have a SIN.
In-person SIN clinic | Aug 29 - Sep 5 | UBC Life Building | Register

GAA position in PharmSci
1 year position with UPROOT team | support several educational and research projects related to decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy.
$30/hr, 20-30 hrs/wk | Learn more and apply by Aug 16.

Part-time work learn positions for graduate students
Sep to Apr | Paid positions, up to 10 hours/week | Positions include:

Arts Amplifier

  • Curriculum Development and Communications Assistant (Job ID: 979361)

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

  • Digital and Social Media Assistant (Job ID 979324)
  • Marketing & Recruitment Assistant (Job ID 979322)
  • Web Development Assistant (JobID 979330)
  • Doctoral Examination Student Assistant

Graduate Student Society

  • Survey Coordinator
  • Advocacy Coordinator
  • Acadia Food Hub Coordinator
  • Event Production Assistant
  • System Administration Assistant

Learning Exchange, Downtown Eastide

  • Animating Connections & Student Podcasting Assistant
  • Digital Literacy Assistant
  • English Conversation Program Assistant

These and many other work learn positions at UBC are open to graduate students. For full details, see CareersOnline. Postings close Aug 19, but apply soon as interviews are on a rolling basis.

Part-time work in grad studies
Sep to Apr | Paid positions, up to 10 hours/week | Positions include:

  • Digital and Social Media Assistant (Job ID 979324)
  • Marketing & Recruitment Assistant (Job ID 979322)
  • Web Development Assistant (Job ID 979330)
  • Doctoral Examination Student Assistant

These and many other work learn positions at UBC are open to graduate students. For full details, and to apply check out Careers Online. Jobs will be posted from Jul 29 - Aug 19, but many hire as applications come in.

What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism
Last October, UBC participated in the Canadian Career Symposium for Grad Students & Postdocs. The handouts and recordings are available for:

  • What’s Holding You Back? Getting Beyond Procrastination & Perfectionism, by Alex Abdel-Malek, MSW, RCC (very popular keynote)
  • Exploring Career & Professional Development Opportunities During Your Graduate Degree and Postdoc
  • Networking Strategies for Events and Conferences
  • Planning Your Postdoc
  • "Who am I?": Claiming Your Professional Identity
  • Negotiating a Faculty Position: A Conversation with Reinhart Reithmeier by Reinhart Reithmeier
  • Making the Most of Your Non-Thesis/Course-Based Master’s Degree
  • Learning about the Employment Sector to Boost Career Exploration
  • Yes, Just Apply. You Are Marketable!

Doctoral Writing Consultant-Winter 2024/25
$25.26/hr | 10 hrs/week, Sep 2024-Apr 2025 | The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication is seeking to appoint their team of Doctoral Writing Consultants for the Winter 2024/2025 term. Apply today to secure an interview. The hiring process moves quickly, including making offers.

Arts Amplifier 2024 Collaborative Cohort Projects (CCP)
Various positions | 60 hrs/person, May - Aug | $1800 stipend | for masters and doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts. Summer 2024 CCP partners are:

  • Centre of International Contemporary Art, Vancouver
  • First Nations Technology Council
  • Generation Squeeze
  • Heritage Vancouver Society
  • Hikma Collective

TAships for Master of Data Science
TAships are for Sep - Dec | Check out the term 1 course offerings (machine learning, data visualization, collaborative software development, & more. Apply

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.