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ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter April 15, 2024

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

Upcoming Events

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!

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

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

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

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

Grad Update

Academic Book Publishing 101
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12 - 1 pm

Academic CV
Online | Thursday, Apr 25 | 1 - 2 pm

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 - 1 pm

Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Designing dashboards with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 25 | 9:30 - 11 am

Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Graduate Students in Teaching Conference
Online | Tuesday & Wednesday, May 7 & 8 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Check out the program-at-a-glance and register (free for UBC graduate students and postdocs).

Video Guides on Writing
Check out the online videos on topics including Writing with Integrity, Writing in Situations, and the Writing Process

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.

Intro to data visualization with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 18 | 9:30 - 11 pm

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Apr 22 - May 5 | Join ncfdd for free via UBC's subscription, then register by Apr 12.

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 - 1 pm | Register

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

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

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

Academic

Solutions Scholars Project Pitch Event
Hybrid | Climate Solutions Research Collective “accelerator” style event | open to everyone interested in climate research at UBC
Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2 - 4 pm

Climate Solutions Scholars Summit
In-person | Thursday, Apr 18 | 2 - 4 pm

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

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

Exploring Careers Outside of Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 24 | 10 - 11 am

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop
Online | Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation | Register for one session only:
Tuesday, Apr 16 | 10 - 11 am | Register
Thursday, May 2 | 2 - 3 pm | Register
Wednesday, May 22 | 12 - 1 pm | Register

Exploring Non-faculty Careers in Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 17 | 10 - 11 am

Careers Outside of Higher Education
Online | This CIRTL webinar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines
Friday, Apr 19 | 1 - 2 pm

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 April 8, 2024

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

Upcoming Events

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!

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

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

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

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

Grad Update

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.

Intro to data visualization with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 18 | 9:30 - 11 pm

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | Apr 22 - May 5 | Join ncfdd for free via UBC's subscription, then register by Apr 12.

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 - 1 pm | Register

Negotiating Job Offers
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 3 - 4 pm

Imposter Phenomenon
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 2 - 4 pm

(NEW!) Writing a Grant Proposal
Hybrid | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 10 - 11:30 am

(NEW!) Data Bites - Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm

(NEW!) Creating & Managing Your Academic Profile-Academic IDs
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 1 - 2 pm

(NEW!) Using R Markdown
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 10 - 11 am

(NEW!) Mastering Academic Time Management
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Join NCFDD for free via UBC's subscription, then register.

(NEW!) Developing Your Network to Drive Climate Solutions
Online, graduate student dialogue series | Friday, Apr 12 | 12 - 12:50 pm

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

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

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

Academic

Solutions Scholars Project Pitch Event
Hybrid | Climate Solutions Research Collective “accelerator” style event | open to everyone interested in climate research at UBC
Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2 - 4 pm

Climate Solutions Scholars Summit
In-person | Thursday, Apr 18 | 2 - 4 pm

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

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

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop
Online | Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation | Register for one session only:
Tuesday, Apr 16 | 10 - 11 am | Register
Thursday, May 2 | 2 - 3 pm | Register
Wednesday, May 22 | 12 - 1 pm | Register

Exploring Non-faculty Careers in Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 17 | 10 - 11 am

Careers Outside of Higher Education
Online | This CIRTL webinar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines
Friday, Apr 19 | 1 - 2 pm

Negotiate your salary with confidence
Online | Tuesday, Apr 9 | 12 - 1 pm

Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities
Online, with CIRTL Alumni | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 10 - 11 am

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 April 2, 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

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!

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

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

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

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 – 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

Grad Update

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Tuesday, Apr 2 | 1 – 3 pm

Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward
Hybrid | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 10 – 11:30 am

Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 12:30 – 1:00 pm

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

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

  • Apr 3 – Community Care 2

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Thursday, Apr 4 | 2 – 3:15 pm

(NEW!) Negotiating Job Offers
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 3 – 4 pm

(NEW!) Imposter Phenomenon
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 2 – 4 pm

(NEW!) Fostering Impactful Research: An Introduction to Knowledge Exchange
Online | Thursday, Apr 4 | 1 – 2 pm

(NEW!) Writing a Grant Proposal
Hybrid | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 10 – 11:30 am

(NEW!) Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm

(NEW!) Creating & Managing Your Academic Profile-Academic IDs
Online | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 1 – 2 pm

(NEW!) Using R Markdown
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 10 – 11 am

(NEW!) Mastering Academic Time Management
Online | Thursday, Apr 11 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
Join NCFDD for free via UBC’s subscription, then register.

(NEW!) Developing Your Network to Drive Climate Solutions
Online, graduate student dialogue series | Friday, Apr 12 | 12 – 12:50 pm

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

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

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

Academic

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

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

Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities with CIRTL Alumni
This event is designed first and foremost for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines exploring potential career paths, but generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 10 – 11 am

Purpose-Driven: Discover Careers in AI (Artificial Intelligence)
In-person | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 6 – 8 pm

Writing Your Research Statement for the Academic Job Market
Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 1 – 2 pm

Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
Online | Thursday, Apr 4 | 12 – 1:30 pm

Writing Your Teaching Statement for the Academic Job Market
Online | Friday, Apr 5 | 1 – 2 pm

Negotiate your salary with confidence
Online | Tuesday, Apr 9 | 12 – 1 pm

Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities
Online, with CIRTL Alumni | Wednesday, Apr 10 | 10 – 11 am

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.

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ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 25, 2024

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

Grad Update

Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures
Online | Thursday, Apr 4 | 2 - 3:15 pm

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Online | Tuesday, Apr 2 | 1 - 3 pm

Data Bites - Best Practices for Creating a README file
Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 12:30 - 1:00 pm

Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward
Hybrid | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 10 - 11:30 am

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

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

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

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

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

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Career

    Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities with CIRTL Alumni
    This event is designed first and foremost for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines exploring potential career paths, but generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
    Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 10 - 11 am

    Writing Your Research Statement for the Academic Job Market
    Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 1 - 2 pm

    Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
    Online | Thursday, Apr 4 | 12 - 1:30 pm

    Writing Your Teaching Statement for the Academic Job Market
    Online | Friday, Apr 5 | 1 - 2 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Career Advising:
    Book an online appointment, Learn more

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

    Course Offerings

    Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 18, 2024

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grad Update

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

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

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

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

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

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read the job descriptions and join our team!

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

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

    Career Advising:
    Book an online appointment, Learn more

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

    Course Offerings

    Check the SSC for course offerings.

ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter March 11, 2024

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grad Update

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

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

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

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

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Mar 19 | 12 - 1 pm

Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career

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

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

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

Read the job descriptions and join our team!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career Advising:
Book an online appointment, Learn more

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

Course Offerings

Check the SSC for course offerings.