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*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Student profile page- Showcase your story! Join Our Student Community on Social Channels! Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings. Instructor: Alan Richardson This course reviews some of the major topics and approaches of speech act theory and “the logic of conversation,” and then looks at how those are currently being applied to internet speech, especially on social media and “AI speech.” The theory is derived principally from philosophy of language but my own (AR’s) main interests are in what that theory can do to help us better understand, on the one hand, issues involved in social trust discourse such as misinformation and, on the other hand, speech acts native to internet spaces such as trolling and shitposting. The first month will be spent on classical topics in pragmatic theory from writers like Austin, Searle, and Grice. Then we will look for another month at the application of such concepts to the internet space, principally through readings from Connelly, Goldberg, and Saul (eds.), Conversations Online: Explorations in Philosophy of Language (Oxford UP, 2025). And the final month will be spent on student projects. These projects can take the form of traditional research essays but can also be conceived as more “public-facing” projects in less traditional forms (editorials, podcasts, social media campaigns). Instructor: Alan Richardson Interested in the foundations of analytic philosophy and the history of philosophical thought? Philosophy 518 will explore Rudolf Carnap’s landmark 1928 work, Der logische Aufbau der Welt (The Logical Construction of the World), examining the motivations behind the project, its significance for Carnap’s broader philosophical program, and its lasting influence on twentieth-century analytic philosophy. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to engage with drafts from a forthcoming bilingual edition of the text being prepared for The Collected Works of Rudolf Carnap through Oxford University Press. Students will explore the logical, epistemological, methodological, and philosophical context surrounding the work through readings by thinkers such as Bertrand Russell, Henri Poincaré, Ernst Cassirer, and Hans Reichenbach. Discussions may also extend to philosophical translation and the creation of critical editions as forms of philosophical research. Students interested in philosophy, the history of ideas, logic, epistemology, or interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge are encouraged to consider this unique offering. For more information, please contact the instructor directly. Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording) CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story Beyond Prompting: Creating Teaching Materials with Claude Skills and NotebookLM Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Data Bites - File Naming Best Practices for Research Data CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour Foundations of Pedagogy Special writing consultations: CGRS-D Applications Research Project Management Training for Graduate Students and Postdocs Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building Career Advising Lab2Market Validate Foundations Pacific Be a Research Experience (REX) program mentor Register with the Centre for Accessibility Grad Student Support Group Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter August 31, 2026
ISGP Community
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! or reach out to our student peer mentor ritwik85@student.ubc.ca directly.
Looking to connect with fellow students and stay updated on events, resources, and community activities? Email our student mentor, Ritwik, at ritwik85@student.ubc.ca to get added to our social channels! Whether you’re looking for event updates, or just a space to connect, our community is here to support you. Don’t miss out—reach out today!
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.Courses
Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words
When: January 2027Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance
When: January 2027Funding Opportunities
G+PS Events & Workshop
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 2 | 12 - 2 pm Register
Online | Wednesday, Sep 2 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 3 | 9 - 11:30 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
In-person | Sep 6, 12, & 13 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.
Online | Wednesday, Sep 9 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register
Online | Thursday, Sep 10 | 11 am - 12 pm Register
Online | 8 classes | Thursdays, Sep 24 - Nov 19 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
Apply by Sep 11.
Due to high demand, dates extended to Sep 11 | 10 am - 4 pm time slots
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Offered by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | $15 | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 10 | 10 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "High performing leadership and teams".
Learn more and register through Mitacs EdgeCareer
Book an online appointment, Learn more.
Online | Sep 8, 9, and 10 | free program aimed at providing researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for taking research from lab to market. Apply by Sep 4
Oct - Mar | help undergrad students build essential research skills through a mini proposed research project | Learn more and apply by Aug 29. Support & Resources
If you are a graduate student with an ongoing medical condition or disability that is impacting your academic experience, you may be eligible for graduate specific accommodations and supports. Contact the CFA to discuss.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join to connect with other graduate students in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 pm Learn more
Additional group programs include ADHD skills, Relationship skills, 2STGD and Gender Questioning, and more.
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm
*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Student profile page- Showcase your story! Join Our Student Community on Social Channels! Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings. Instructor: Alan Richardson This course reviews some of the major topics and approaches of speech act theory and “the logic of conversation,” and then looks at how those are currently being applied to internet speech, especially on social media and “AI speech.” The theory is derived principally from philosophy of language but my own (AR’s) main interests are in what that theory can do to help us better understand, on the one hand, issues involved in social trust discourse such as misinformation and, on the other hand, speech acts native to internet spaces such as trolling and shitposting. The first month will be spent on classical topics in pragmatic theory from writers like Austin, Searle, and Grice. Then we will look for another month at the application of such concepts to the internet space, principally through readings from Connelly, Goldberg, and Saul (eds.), Conversations Online: Explorations in Philosophy of Language (Oxford UP, 2025). And the final month will be spent on student projects. These projects can take the form of traditional research essays but can also be conceived as more “public-facing” projects in less traditional forms (editorials, podcasts, social media campaigns). Instructor: Alan Richardson Interested in the foundations of analytic philosophy and the history of philosophical thought? Philosophy 518 will explore Rudolf Carnap’s landmark 1928 work, Der logische Aufbau der Welt (The Logical Construction of the World), examining the motivations behind the project, its significance for Carnap’s broader philosophical program, and its lasting influence on twentieth-century analytic philosophy. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to engage with drafts from a forthcoming bilingual edition of the text being prepared for The Collected Works of Rudolf Carnap through Oxford University Press. Students will explore the logical, epistemological, methodological, and philosophical context surrounding the work through readings by thinkers such as Bertrand Russell, Henri Poincaré, Ernst Cassirer, and Hans Reichenbach. Discussions may also extend to philosophical translation and the creation of critical editions as forms of philosophical research. Students interested in philosophy, the history of ideas, logic, epistemology, or interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge are encouraged to consider this unique offering. For more information, please contact the instructor directly. Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording) Indigenous Graduate Student Summer Writing Circle Data Bites - Depositing Research Data to Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story Beyond Prompting: Creating Teaching Materials with Claude Skills and NotebookLM Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Career Advising Lab2Market Validate Foundations Pacific GSS Networking Night: knowledge translation and policy Mastering the elevator pitch Be a Research Experience (REX) program mentor Register with the Centre for Accessibility Grad Student Support Group Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter August 24, 2026
ISGP Community
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! or reach out to our student peer mentor ritwik85@student.ubc.ca directly.
Looking to connect with fellow students and stay updated on events, resources, and community activities? Email our student mentor, Ritwik, at ritwik85@student.ubc.ca to get added to our social channels! Whether you’re looking for event updates, or just a space to connect, our community is here to support you. Don’t miss out—reach out today!
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.Courses
Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words
When: January 2027Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance
When: January 2027Funding Opportunities
G+PS Events & Workshop
Thursday, Aug 27 | 1 - 4 pm Register
Online | Monday, Aug 31 | 11 - 11:45 am | Register
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 2 | 12 - 2 pm Register
Online | Wednesday, Sep 2 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Sep 3 | 9 - 11:30 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
In-person | Sep 6, 12, & 13 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.Career
Book an online appointment, Learn more.
Online | Sep 8, 9, and 10 | free program aimed at providing researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for taking research from lab to market. Apply by Sep 4
In-person | Wednesday, Aug 26 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 26 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career". (Identify transferable skills and prepare for interviews for a non-academic career path)
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
Oct - Mar | help undergrad students build essential research skills through a mini proposed research project | Learn more and apply by Aug 29. Support & Resources
If you are a graduate student with an ongoing medical condition or disability that is impacting your academic experience, you may be eligible for graduate specific accommodations and supports. Contact the CFA to discuss.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join to connect with other graduate students in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 pm Learn more
Additional group programs include ADHD skills, Relationship skills, 2STGD and Gender Questioning, and more.
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm
*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Student profile page- Showcase your story! Join Our Student Community on Social Channels! Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings. Instructor: Alan Richardson This course reviews some of the major topics and approaches of speech act theory and “the logic of conversation,” and then looks at how those are currently being applied to internet speech, especially on social media and “AI speech.” The theory is derived principally from philosophy of language but my own (AR’s) main interests are in what that theory can do to help us better understand, on the one hand, issues involved in social trust discourse such as misinformation and, on the other hand, speech acts native to internet spaces such as trolling and shitposting. The first month will be spent on classical topics in pragmatic theory from writers like Austin, Searle, and Grice. Then we will look for another month at the application of such concepts to the internet space, principally through readings from Connelly, Goldberg, and Saul (eds.), Conversations Online: Explorations in Philosophy of Language (Oxford UP, 2025). And the final month will be spent on student projects. These projects can take the form of traditional research essays but can also be conceived as more “public-facing” projects in less traditional forms (editorials, podcasts, social media campaigns). Instructor: Alan Richardson Interested in the foundations of analytic philosophy and the history of philosophical thought? Philosophy 518 will explore Rudolf Carnap’s landmark 1928 work, Der logische Aufbau der Welt (The Logical Construction of the World), examining the motivations behind the project, its significance for Carnap’s broader philosophical program, and its lasting influence on twentieth-century analytic philosophy. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to engage with drafts from a forthcoming bilingual edition of the text being prepared for The Collected Works of Rudolf Carnap through Oxford University Press. Students will explore the logical, epistemological, methodological, and philosophical context surrounding the work through readings by thinkers such as Bertrand Russell, Henri Poincaré, Ernst Cassirer, and Hans Reichenbach. Discussions may also extend to philosophical translation and the creation of critical editions as forms of philosophical research. Students interested in philosophy, the history of ideas, logic, epistemology, or interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge are encouraged to consider this unique offering. For more information, please contact the instructor directly. Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording) Framing your project in a masterful presentation AI for Coding: Explore, Prompt, and Build with GitHub Copilot CGRS-D Application Procedures: Ask Me Anything CTLT Summer Institute View all sessions and register. Special writing consultations: CGRS-D Applications Indigenous Graduate Student Summer Writing Circle CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Career Advising Building your project network map Lab2Market Validate Foundations Pacific GSS Networking Night: knowledge translation and policy Mastering the elevator pitch Be a Research Experience (REX) program mentor Register with the Centre for Accessibility Grad Student Support Group Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter August 17, 2026
ISGP Community
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! or reach out to our student peer mentor ritwik85@student.ubc.ca directly.
Looking to connect with fellow students and stay updated on events, resources, and community activities? Email our student mentor, Ritwik, at ritwik85@student.ubc.ca to get added to our social channels! Whether you’re looking for event updates, or just a space to connect, our community is here to support you. Don’t miss out—reach out today!
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.Courses
Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words
When: January 2027Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance
When: January 2027Funding Opportunities
G+PS Events & Workshop
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Aug 20 | 11 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Refine your writing and presentation skills".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
Online | Thursday, Aug 20 | 1 - 1:45 pm Register
Online | Thursday, Aug 20 | 12 - 1 pm Register
Online and in-person | Monday, Aug 17 - Thursday, Aug 20 | various times | sessions include:
Aug 24 - 30 | 10 am - 4 pm time slots Learn more and book your consultation
Thursday, Aug 27 | 1 - 4 pm Register
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 2 | 12 - 2 pm Register
In-person | Sep 6, 12, & 13 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply now.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.Career
Book an online appointment, Learn more.
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Aug 18 | 12 - 3 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach". (using LinkedIn, position yourself for industry)
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
Online | Sep 8, 9, and 10 | free program aimed at providing researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for taking research from lab to market. Apply by Sep 4
Online info session: Wednesday, Aug 19 | 12 - 12:45 Register.
In-person | Wednesday, Aug 26 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Aug 26 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career". (Identify transferable skills and prepare for interviews for a non-academic career path)
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
Oct - Mar | help undergrad students build essential research skills through a mini proposed research project | Learn more and apply by Aug 29. Support & Resources
If you are a graduate student with an ongoing medical condition or disability that is impacting your academic experience, you may be eligible for graduate specific accommodations and supports. Contact the CFA to discuss.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join to connect with other graduate students in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 pm Learn more
Additional group programs include ADHD skills, Relationship skills, 2STGD and Gender Questioning, and more.
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm