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ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter September 28, 2026

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

ISGP Community

Student profile page- Showcase your story!
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.

Join Our Student Community on Social Channels!
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!

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.

Courses

Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings.

Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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).

Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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.

Funding Opportunities

G+PS Events & Workshop

Advanced Unix Shell usage
Online | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 11 am - 1 pm | Register

Rethinking Assessment Design in the Age of AI: A Practical Framework
Online | Wednesday, Sep 30 | 8 - 9:15 am Register

Thematic Mapping with QGIS
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12 - 2 pm | Register

Knowledge Synthesis Workshop Series Part 1: Getting Started and Structured Searching
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Workshopping Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
First, complete CIRTL's self-paced workshop on writing an effective teaching philosophy statement for free through UBC's membership in CIRTL. Then, join: 
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 9 - 11 am Learn more

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: A Writing Retreat
Online | Friday, Oct 2 | 10 am - 12:15 pm Register

Real-World and Hands-On Learning: Learning-Centered Teaching Strategies for Student Success
Online | Friday, Oct 2 | 8 - 9:30 am | Register

Great Group Work: Setting Students Up for Success
Online | Friday, Oct 2 | 9:30 - 10:30 am | Register

Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Online | Tuesday, Oct 6 | 10 - 11:30 am | Register

Fostering and Measuring Psychological Safety in the Classroom
Online | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 10 am - 12 pm | Register

Library Orientation for Graduate Students
In-person | Thursday, Oct 1 | 11 - 11:45 am Register
Online | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 2 - 2:45 pm Register

Writing for Graduate Success: Advanced Citation Strategies in Academic Writing
Hybrid | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Online | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 11 am - 1 pm | Register

Data Bites - Optimize Directory Structures for Research Data
Online | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Beyond the Birds & the Bees, Grad Ed.
6-week sexual health education series from SVPRO & the Wellness Centre 
In-person | Wednesdays Oct 7 - Nov 18 | 12:30 - 2 pm Register

Translating Database Searches and Finding Grey Literature
Knowledge Synthesis Workshop Series Part 2
Online | Thursday, Oct 8 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Tools and Workflows in QGIS, Part 1
Online | Thursday, Oct 8 | 1 - 3 pm | Register

GSS Effective Communication Coaching Program
Learn how to apply a coaching mindset and core communication skills to real conversations with supervisors, colleagues, peers, and family.
Online | 6 sessions, Thursday, Oct 8 - Nov 18 | 5 - 7:30 pm | $61.67 Learn more

UDL + AI Design Studio
Online | 7 sessions, Fridays Oct 9 - Nov 20 | 8 - 9 am PT Register. Cap is 15.

The Prosperous PhD: Secrets to Success from Top Supervisors
Thrive Summit 2026 is a Canadian Association for Graduate Studies event
Online | Wednesday, Oct 14 | 8 am - 12 pm | $15 Register

Career

Career Advising
Book an online appointment, Learn more.

False Creek South Community Connector – Health Design Lab

$50/hour | Approx. 7 hours/week | September 2026–August 2027

The Health Design Lab at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking a Community Connector to support a research initiative exploring how community relationships and resources can help older adults in False Creek South age well at home. The role includes community outreach and engagement, participant recruitment, interviews, events, and project coordination. Experience in community engagement, facilitation, relationship-building, or project coordination is an asset. Apply by Sunday, October 4 | Submit a resume, cover letter, and two references to hdl@ecuad.ca. Full job posting is here.

Recruiting Session with Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CCL)
For students from Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or Economics.
In-person | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm Learn more

Recruiting Session with TD Commercial Banking & Real Estate Finance
Open to undergraduate and graduate students to learn about internship and full-time opportunities and explore career paths in relationship management, credit analysis, commercial lending, risk management and real estate finance
In-person | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12:30 - 2 pm Learn more

UBC Career Days
In-person | Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 7 & 8 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn more

UBC Career Days
In-person | Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 7 & 8 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn more

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Oct 7 | 6 - 9 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Support & Resources

Free Stats Help
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2026): receive project-specific consultations from supervised graduate students through STAT 551. E-mail a 1-page project description (see sample) from now to Nov 1.
Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027): receive data analysis from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 6.Learn more

Register with the Centre for Accessibility
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.

Grad Student Support Group
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.

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

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter September 21, 2026

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

ISGP Community

Student profile page- Showcase your story!
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.

Join Our Student Community on Social Channels!
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!

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.

Courses

Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings.

Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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).

Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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.

Funding Opportunities

G+PS Events & Workshop

Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording)

Ways of Undoing: Craft, Collaboration and Videographic Practice
In-person | Friday, Sep 18 | 4 - 6 pm | Beyond the Written Assignment: Videographic Methods in Research and Teaching Register
In-person | Sep 21 - 23 | 9 am - 12 pm | Undoing Your Archive Register

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Copyright for your Thesis: Using Images and Published Materials
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 2:30 - 4 pm Register

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 10 - 11 am Register

Writing Positionality Statements from the Lens of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism
In-person | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 1 - 3 pm Register

Guidelines for Incorporating and Honouring Musqueam Protocol at UBC Events
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 1 - 2:30 pm | part of the classroom climate series Register

Exploring Career Options for Research-based Programs
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 10 - 11 am | part of the career series Register

Nutrition 101: Eating Like a Pro
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1 pm | part of the nutrition education series Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 11 am - 1 pm | Register

Data Bites - Creating README Files for Research Data
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Mastering the Literature Review
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1:30 pm | part of the writing for graduate success series Register

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 am - 3 pm Register

Mapping for Academic Publication (Reference Maps)
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 1 - 3 pm | Register

Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability 2026
Presented by the UBC Sustainability Scholars Program
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 3 pm
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 1 - 4 pm | Learn more and register.

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Submitting your Thesis
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 - 11 am Register

Exploring Career Options for Course-based Programs
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 12 - 1 pm | part of the career series Register

The Power of Asking the Right Questions
Get a sneak peek of the GSS Effective Communication Coaching Program and learn coaching skills to ask better questions.
In-person | Thursday, Sep 24 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm Register

Advanced Unix Shell usage
Online | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 11 am - 1 pm | Register

ethinking Assessment Design in the Age of AI: A Practical Framework
Online | Wednesday, Sep 30 | 8 - 9:15 am Register

Thematic Mapping with QGIS
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12 - 2 pm | Register

Knowledge Synthesis Workshop Series Part 1: Getting Started and Structured Searching
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Workshopping Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
First, complete CIRTL's self-paced workshop on writing an effective teaching philosophy statement for free through UBC's membership in CIRTL. Then, join: 
Online | Thursday, Oct 1 | 9 - 11 am Learn more

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: A Writing Retreat
Online | Friday, Oct 2 | 10 am - 12:15 pm Register

Beyond the Birds & the Bees, Grad Ed.
6-week sexual health education series from SVPRO & the Wellness Centre 
In-person | Wednesdays Oct 7 - Nov 18 | 12:30 - 2 pm Register

GSS Effective Communication Coaching Program
Learn how to apply a coaching mindset and core communication skills to real conversations with supervisors, colleagues, peers, and family.
Online | 6 sessions, Thursday, Oct 8 - Nov 18 | 5 - 7:30 pm | $61.67 Learn more

UDL + AI Design Studio
Online | 7 sessions, Fridays Oct 9 - Nov 20 | 8 - 9 am PT Register. Cap is 15.

Career

Career Advising
Book an online appointment, Learn more.

Recruiting Session with Marsh
For students from Business, Actuarial Science, Economics, and Statistics
In-person | Thursday, Sep 22 | 5:30 - 7 pm Learn more

Employer on Campus
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Verkada Learn more
In-person | Thursday, Sep 24 | 6:30 - 8 pm | General Motors | for master’s students in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences Learn more

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 3 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Transform interviews into career-building conversations
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1 pm Register

Employer-led session: Tesla Resume Writing
Online | Monday, Sep 28 | 6 - 6:30 pm Learn more

Recruiting Session with Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CCL)
For students from Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or Economics.
In-person | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 12:30 - 2 pm Learn more

Recruiting Session with TD Commercial Banking & Real Estate Finance
Open to undergraduate and graduate students to learn about internship and full-time opportunities and explore career paths in relationship management, credit analysis, commercial lending, risk management and real estate finance
In-person | Thursday, Oct 1 | 12:30 - 2 pm Learn more

UBC Career Days
In-person | Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 7 & 8 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn more

Support & Resources

Free Stats Help
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2026): receive project-specific consultations from supervised graduate students through STAT 551. E-mail a 1-page project description (see sample) from now to Nov 1.
Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027): receive data analysis from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 6.Learn more

Register with the Centre for Accessibility
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.

Grad Student Support Group
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.

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

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter September 14, 2026

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

ISGP Community

Student profile page- Showcase your story!
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.

Join Our Student Community on Social Channels!
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!

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.

Courses

Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings.

Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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).

Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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.

Funding Opportunities

G+PS Events & Workshop

Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording)

Data Bites - Choosing File Formats for Research Data
Online | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Writing for Graduate Success:
Introduction to Research Writing

Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Sentence Strategies:
Using Grammar to Build Academic Arguments

Hybrid | Thursday, Sep 17 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS
Online | Thursday, Sep 17 | 1 - 2 pm | Register

Ways of Undoing: Craft, Collaboration and Videographic Practice
In-person | Friday, Sep 18 | 4 - 6 pm | Beyond the Written Assignment: Videographic Methods in Research and Teaching Register
In-person | Sep 21 - 23 | 9 am - 12 pm | Undoing Your Archive Register

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Copyright for your Thesis: Using Images and Published Materials
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 2:30 - 4 pm Register

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour
Online | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 10 - 11 am Register

Writing Positionality Statements from the Lens of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism
In-person | Tuesday, Sep 22 | 1 - 3 pm Register

Guidelines for Incorporating and Honouring Musqueam Protocol at UBC Events
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 1 - 2:30 pm | part of the classroom climate series Register

Exploring Career Options for Research-based Programs
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 10 - 11 am | part of the career series Register

Nutrition 101: Eating Like a Pro
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1 pm | part of the nutrition education series Register

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 11 am - 1 pm | Register

Data Bites - Creating README Files for Research Data
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Mastering the Literature Review
Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1:30 pm | part of the writing for graduate success series Register

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat
In-person | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 am - 3 pm Register

Mapping for Academic Publication (Reference Maps)
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 1 - 3 pm | Register

Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability 2026
Presented by the UBC Sustainability Scholars Program
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 3 pm
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 1 - 4 pm | Learn more and register.

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 - 11:30 am Register

Submitting your Thesis
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 10 - 11 am Register

Exploring Career Options for Course-based Programs
Online | Thursday, Sep 24 | 12 - 1 pm | part of the career series Register

Career

Career Advising
Book an online appointment, Learn more.

Sustainability Scholars Program
Sustainability and climate related paid internships | Each Scholar receives $7,812.50 to complete 250 hours of work | Projects begin Oct 15
Learn more and apply by Sep 20.
Want to know more? Attend an online session:

  • Monday, Sep 14 | 5 - 6:30 pm | Information session Register
  • Wednesday, Sep 16 | 5 - 6:30 pm | Resumes, Cover Letters & Best Practices: Refining Your Scholars Application Register

Employer On-Campus: Analysis Group
For Masters or PhDs with a focus in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, mathematics, public health, statistics, or other disciplines related to health analytics.
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 6 - 7 pm Learn more

Employer On-Campus: UNIQLO Canada
For students interested in leadership, business, operations, and building a long-term career with a global organization.
In-person | Thursday, Sep 17 | 5:30 - 7 pm Learn more

Recruiting Session with Marsh
For students from Business, Actuarial Science, Economics, and Statistics
In-person | Thursday, Sep 22 | 5:30 - 7 pm Learn more

Employer on Campus
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Verkada Learn more
In-person | Thursday, Sep 24 | 6:30 - 8 pm | General Motors | for master’s students in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences Learn more

Mastering the elevator pitch
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 3 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Boost your career".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge

Transform interviews into career-building conversations
Online | Wednesday, Sep 23 | 12 - 1 pm Register

Support & Resources

Free Stats Help
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2026): receive project-specific consultations from supervised graduate students through STAT 551. E-mail a 1-page project description (see sample) from now to Nov 1.
Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027): receive data analysis from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 6.Learn more

Register with the Centre for Accessibility
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.

Grad Student Support Group
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.

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

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter September 8, 2026

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

ISGP Community

Student profile page- Showcase your story!
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.

Join Our Student Community on Social Channels!
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!

Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 3nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.

Courses

Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings.

Philosophy 491-002: The Shitpostmodern Condition, or, How to Undo Things with Words

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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).

Philosophy 518 – Carnap’s Der logische Aufbau der Welt: Context and Contemporary Relevance

Instructor: Alan Richardson
When: January 2027

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.

Funding Opportunities

G+PS Events & Workshop

Preparing Excellent Fellowship Applications - Jul 2026 (Recording)

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour
Online | Thursday, Sep 10 | 11 am - 12 pm Register

Foundations of Pedagogy
Online | 8 classes | Thursdays, Sep 24 - Nov 19 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
Apply by Sep 11.

Special writing consultations: CGRS-D Applications
Due to high demand, dates extended to Sep 11 | 10 am - 4 pm time slots
Learn more and book your consultation

Research Project Management Training for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Offered by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Online | $15 | Tuesday, Sep 29 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register

Applying the principles of sound leadership and team building
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 Edge

TA Foundations
Online and in-person | Monday - Friday, Sep 14 - 18 | various times
See full schedule and register.

Data Bites - Choosing File Formats for Research Data
Online | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Writing for Graduate Success:
Introduction to Research Writing

Hybrid | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Sentence Strategies:
Using Grammar to Build Academic Arguments

Hybrid | Thursday, Sep 17 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register

Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS
Online | Thursday, Sep 17 | 1 - 2 pm | Register

Career

Career Advising
Book an online appointment, Learn more.

Research Assistant Position: Design Friction and TikTok
6 - 10 hrs/week | Sep to May | $26-$32/hr Learn more and apply by Sep 15

Sustainability Scholars Program
Sustainability and climate related paid internships | Each Scholar receives $7,812.50 to complete 250 hours of work | Projects begin Oct 15
Learn more and apply by Sep 20.
Want to know more? Attend an online session:

  • Monday, Sep 14 | 5 - 6:30 pm | Information session Register
  • Wednesday, Sep 16 | 5 - 6:30 pm | Resumes, Cover Letters & Best Practices: Refining Your Scholars Application Register

Employer On-Campus: Analysis Group
For Masters or PhDs with a focus in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, mathematics, public health, statistics, or other disciplines related to health analytics.
In-person | Wednesday, Sep 16 | 6 - 7 pm Learn more

Employer On-Campus: UNIQLO Canada
For students interested in leadership, business, operations, and building a long-term career with a global organization.
In-person | Thursday, Sep 17 | 5:30 - 7 pm Learn more

Support & Resources

Free Stats Help
Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2026): receive project-specific consultations from supervised graduate students through STAT 551. E-mail a 1-page project description (see sample) from now to Nov 1.
Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027): receive data analysis from students taking STAT 450/550/540. Apply by Dec 6.Learn more

Register with the Centre for Accessibility
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.

Grad Student Support Group
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.

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