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LESSONS FROM CRISIS: PROVINCIAL RESPONSES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Academic Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Strategies and Considerations for Graduate Students Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures Winter Social Introduction to Git and GitHub WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising Reproducible Research Part IV: Building Shiny Applications and Dashboards Introduction to R and RStudio Writing and Pitching to University Presses Data Organization in Spreadsheets for the Health Sciences (NEW) Using Zotero for Citation Management (NEW) Educative Approaches to Academic Integrity (NEW) EXPANDING THE EARLY CELLO REPERTOIRE: ELINOR FREY'S PERFORMANCES AND RESEARCH (NEW) CREATIVITY AND ITS INTERSECTIONS: ON POETRY, FILM AND ASIAN-CANADIAN IDENTITY (NEW) Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Stream 3 Student Proposals (NEW) Introduction to the Unix Shell Free Project-Specific Data Analysis Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (NEW) REHEARSALS FOR LIVING: SHARED READING AND RESPONSES FROM GREEN COLLEGE LEADING SCHOLARS (NEW) Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (NEW) Research to Impact: Skills, practices and tools for Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization 4th Basel Education & Career Expo London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarships Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship Chapman and Innovation Grants Check the UBC Calendar for upcoming deadlines. Check the SSC for course offerings. Online Special Topics Course for January 2023 Career Advising: Book an online appointment, Learn more (NEW) Project Assistant, Digital - UBC Sauder (NEW) WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising Lululemon is hiring: full-time PhD biologist/microbiologist/biochemist Internship: Design and Development at Stoko P/T work opportunity: support Indigenous summer camp at Michael Smith LabsHelp create digital educational resources around a biodiversity outreach program Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) Employer On-Campus Info Session: Google *Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. (NEW) THE SIXTH MASS EXTINCTION: A CRISIS FOR BIODIVERSITY AND HUMANKIND Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Consultation Session Indigenous Time Management Copyright for Graduate Students Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward Build your confidence for greater interpersonal impact Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Author IDs (NEW) PARTNER OR PREDATOR: CHINA AND THE GLOBAL LAND GRAB Getting the Most Out of your Academic Experience: Designing your Grad School Strategy Advanced Skills in R (NEW) IRES Faculty Seminar with Sara Knox: Wetlands in a changing world: processes, feedback and the climate benefits of wetlands (NEW) International Student info session (NEW) The Social Justice Institute - Study for Gender Nonbinary Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) Data Organization in Spreadsheets for the Social Sciences Authoring scientific documents with Markdown and Quarto Choosing a Citation Management Tool (NEW) LESSONS FROM CRISIS: PROVINCIAL RESPONSES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (NEW) Academic Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Strategies and Considerations for Graduate Students (NEW) Doctoral Defence: Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures (NEW) Winter Social (NEW) Introduction to Git and GitHub (NEW) WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising (NEW) Reproducible Research Part IV: Building Shiny Applications and Dashboards (NEW) Introduction to R and RStudio (NEW) Writing and Pitching to University Presses (NEW) Data Organization in Spreadsheets for the Health Sciences (NEW) Free Project-Specific Data Analysis (NEW) Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (NEW) 4th Basel Education & Career Expo London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarships (NEW) Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship Chapman and Innovation Grants (NEW) FCAC National Student Paper Competition Check the UBC Calendar for upcoming deadlines. Check the SSC for course offerings. Online Special Topics Course for January 2023 Career Advising: Book an online appointment, Learn more (NEW) Lululemon is hiring: full-time PhD biologist/microbiologist/biochemist (NEW) Internship: Design and Development at Stoko P/T work opportunity: support Indigenous summer camp at Michael Smith LabsHelp create digital educational resources around a biodiversity outreach program Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) Employer On-Campus Info Session: Google *Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. (NEW!) Winter Social Overcoming Perfectionism Research Article Introductions: Mind the Gap Leveraging Your Strengths to Strategize for Success Writing in STEM: Common Academic Expressions in English Fundamentals of Stat III: Study Design and Data Collection Essentials Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter? (NEW!) Introduction to the Unix Shell (NEW!) Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Consultation Session (NEW!) Indigenous Time Management (NEW!) Copyright for Graduate Students (NEW!) Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward (NEW!) Build your confidence for greater interpersonal impact (NEW!) Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Author IDs (NEW!) Getting the Most Out of your Academic Experience: Designing your Grad School Strategy (NEW!) Advanced Skills in R (NEW!) Data Organization in Spreadsheets for the Social Sciences (NEW!) Authoring scientific documents with Markdown and Quarto (NEW!) Choosing a Citation Management Tool London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarships Chapman and Innovation Grants Check the UBC Calendar for upcoming deadlines. Check the SSC for course offerings. Career Advising: Book an online appointment, Learn more Employer Info Session: Vela Canada P/T work opportunity: support Indigenous summer camp at Michael Smith Labs (NEW!) Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College (NEW!) Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) (NEW!) Employer On-Campus Info Session: Google *Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Thrive Month Writing in STEM: Writing for Clarity in Complexity Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Profile Tools (NEW!) Between Icons and Matter in Byzantine Ritual GIS Day CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story (NEW!) Finding our Way: Our Movement Shapes Cognition Impostor Phenomenon Writing Personal Statements: Crafting Your Professional Identity Harnessing your Resilience: Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Stress in Grad School and beyond Reproducible research PART III: Collaborative reproducible research tools (NEW!) Overcoming Perfectionism (NEW!) Research Article Introductions: Mind the Gap (NEW!) Leveraging Your Strengths to Strategize for Success (NEW!) Writing in STEM: Common Academic Expressions in English (NEW!) Fundamentals of Stat III: Study Design and Data Collection Essentials (NEW!) Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter? (NEW!) Free Project-specific Data Analysis (NEW!) Graduate Teaching Practicum Apply by Dec 19. (NEW!) London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarships Chapman and Innovation Grants Check the UBC Calendar for upcoming deadlines. Check the SSC for course offerings. Career Advising: Book an online appointment, Learn more (NEW!) P/T work opportunity: GAA, Pharm Sci Office of Experiential Education (NEW!) P/T work opportunity: Indigenous GAA, Emeritus College (NEW!) Employer Info Session: Vela Canada P/T work opportunity: support Indigenous summer camp at Michael Smith Labs Employer Info Sessions *Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. (NEW!) Thrive Month Introduction to Git and GitHub Copyright and Licensing for Open Educational Resources (NEW!) Canada Revenue Agency Webinars Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop Series: Tools, Screening Criteria, and Appraisal R for Statistical Analysis (NEW!) Apply to present at January's Student Leadership Conference (SLC) (NEW!) Writing in STEM: Writing for Clarity in Complexity (NEW!) Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Profile Tools (NEW!) GIS Day (NEW!) CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story (NEW!) Impostor Phenomenon (NEW!)Writing Personal Statements: Crafting Your Professional Identity (NEW!) Harnessing your Resilience: Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Stress in Grad School and beyond (NEW!) Reproducible research PART III: Collaborative reproducible research tools (NEW!) Chapman and Innovation Grants Check the UBC Calendar for upcoming deadlines. Check the SSC for course offerings. Career Advising: Book an online appointment, Learn more P/T work opportunity: support Indigenous summer camp at Michael Smith Labs Employer Info Session (NEW!) P/T work opportunity: Office of Research Ethics (NEW!)Employer Info SessionsISGP Weekly Student Newsletter Monday, December 5, 2022
Upcoming Events
Monday, Dec 5 | 8 - 9 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Seats Available | Online | Tuesday, Dec 6 | 2 - 3:15 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 1 - 3:00 p m
Seats Available | Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Online | Friday, Dec 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online | Monday, Dec 12 | 9 - 10:30 am
Online panel session | Monday, Dec 12 | 11 am - 12 pm
Monday, Dec 12 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Coach House, Green College, UBC, and livestreamed
Monday, Dec 12 | 8 - 9:00 pm
Coach House, Green College, UBC
In-person brainstorm & writing session | Tuesday, Dec 13 | 11 am - 12 pm
Online | Wednesday, Dec 14 | 10 - 11:30 am
Deadline to apply: Thursday, Dec 15
January 14, 15 & 21, 2023| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 18, 2023 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Coach House, Green College, UBC, and livestreamed
In-person | January 22, 28 & 29 | 8 am - 5 pm Apply by Jan 18.
Online | January 23, 28, 29 & Feb 4 | various times Apply by Jan 18
Online | Feb 3 - Apr 6 | Fridays, 1 – 2:30 pm
April 18-19, 2023Funding Opportunities
5 - 6 scholarships | £6000 each | in support of graduate study in London
Apply by Jan 27
Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship.
Apply by Feb 1, 2023
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023Academic Deadlines
Course Offerings
Land and Young Learners: Early Childhood Education Curriculum OutdoorsCareer Exploration
16-20 hr/wk | 6 months or more | $30/hr | Apply by Dec 13
Help to bring Indigenous content and perspectives into the curriculum, as well as to develop faculty training modules
In-person drop-in @alumni centre | Wednesday, Dec 14 | 1 - 3 pm
Work on sustainable projects focused on harnessing microbial systems to produce the chemicals needed by the textile industry
The world's first Supportive Apparel company offering individuals the same level of joint support as a rigid brace in the form-factor of a compression tight, is hiring an intern to support product/apparel design and development.
Jan 3 -Aug 31, 2023
Jan - Aug 2023 | $22.67/hr | Apply by Dec 1
Session 3: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting
Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 - 11:30 am
One year position starting Sept 2023 | Must hold a PhD at the start of the fellowship
Apply by Feb 1.
In person | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 12 – 1:30 pm
Target audience is PhD students in Comp Sci and Comp EngineeringISGP Weekly Student Newsletter Monday, November 28, 2022
Upcoming Events
Monday, Nov 28 | 8- 9 pm
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 10 - 11 am
National Center for Faculty Dev't and Diversity webinar
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 11 am - 12 pm
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 1 - 2:30 pm
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 10 – 11:30 am
Seats Available! This workshop will use practical, interactive, and experiential approaches to help you identify strategies for working with others for greater impact on the world around you
Online | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 10 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 30 | 1 - 2 pm
Wednesday, Nov 30 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Seats Available! Implement time and project management strategies for your graduate program and career exploration
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 - 11:30 am
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 12:30 - 1:20 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Online Study | Thursday, Dec 1 - Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023
Online | Friday, Dec 2 | 10 am - 12 pm
In person | Friday, Dec 2 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Online | Monday, Dec 5 | 9 - 10:30 am
Monday, Dec 5 | 8 - 9 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 6 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Online | Tuesday, Dec 6 | 2 - 3:15 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 1 - 3:00 p m
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Online | Friday, Dec 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deadline to apply: Thursday, Dec 15
January 14, 15 & 21, 2023| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 18-19, 2023Funding Opportunities
5 - 6 scholarships | £6000 each | in support of graduate study in London
Apply by Jan 27
Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship.
Apply by Feb 1, 2023
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023
The theme for this year's Building Better Financial Futures is "Reducing Barriers"
Apply by April 30, 2023Academic Deadlines
Course Offerings
Land and Young Learners: Early Childhood Education Curriculum OutdoorsCareer Exploration
Work on sustainable projects focused on harnessing microbial systems to produce the chemicals needed by the textile industry
The world's first Supportive Apparel company offering individuals the same level of joint support as a rigid brace in the form-factor of a compression tight, is hiring an intern to support product/apparel design and development.
Jan 3 -Aug 31, 2023
Jan - Aug 2023 | $22.67/hr | Apply by Dec 1
Session 3: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting
Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 - 11:30 am
One year position starting Sept 2023 | Must hold a PhD at the start of the fellowship
Apply by Feb 1.
In person | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 12 – 1:30 pm
Target audience is PhD students in Comp Sci and Comp EngineeringISGP Weekly Student Newsletter Monday, November 21, 2022
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Online | Tuesday, Nov 22 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 10 – 11:30 am
Online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 2:30 - 4 pm
Includes a free Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 24 | 10 – 11:30 am
Online | Thursday, Nov 24 | 10 am - 12 pm
Online | For instructors | Thursday, Nov 24 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Online | Monday, Nov 28 | 10 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 10 - 11 am
National Center for Faculty Dev't and Diversity webinar
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 11 am - 12 pm
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 1 - 2:30 pm
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 10 – 11:30 am
This workshop will use practical, interactive, and experiential approaches to help you identify strategies for working with others for greater impact on the world around you
Online | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 10 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 30 | 1 - 2 pm
Implement time and project management strategies for your graduate program and career exploration
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 - 11:30 am
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Online | Friday, Dec 2 | 10 am - 12 pm
In person | Friday, Dec 2 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Monday, Dec 5 | 9 - 10:30 amFunding Opportunities
5 - 6 scholarships | £6000 each | in support of graduate study in London
Apply by Jan 27
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023Academic Deadlines
Course Offerings
Career Exploration
Online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 12 - 1 pm
This presentation will talk about Support Worker Central a new, free provincial employment website that offers job opportunities supporting people with disabilities (adults and children).
Help create digital educational resources around a biodiversity outreach program
Jan - Aug 2023 | $22.67/hr | Apply by Dec 1
Session 3: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting
Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 - 11:30 am
One year position starting Sept 2023 | Must hold a PhD at the start of the fellowship
Apply by Feb 1.
In person | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 12 – 1:30 pm
Target audience is PhD students in Comp Sci and Comp EngineeringISGP Weekly Student Newsletter Monday, November 14, 2022
Upcoming Events
Nov 1 - 30 | Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
In person and online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 10 am – 12 pm
Online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 11 am - 12 pm
In-person and online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 8:50 am - 3:50 pm | Sessions include:
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 10 am – 12 pm
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 5 - 6:30 pm
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 12 - 1:30 pm
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 10 – 11:30 am
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 2 - 5 pm
Online | Friday, Nov 18 | 10 am - 12 pm
Online | Tuesday, Nov 22 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 10 – 11:30 am
Online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 2:30 - 4 pm
Includes a free Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 24 | 10 – 11:30 am
Online | Thursday, Nov 24 | 10 am - 12 pm
Online | For instructors | Thursday, Nov 24 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Offered through the Dept of Statistics | Send a 1-page project description before Dec 15
Online | 10 am - 12 pm | In order to apply, you need to be a Graduate Student and a CIRTL Associate (have completed a Graduate ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy).Sessions include:
Funding Opportunities
5 - 6 scholarships | £6000 each | in support of graduate study in London
Apply by Jan 27
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023Academic Deadlines
Course Offerings
Career Exploration
8-10 hrs/wk | $30/hr | 6 month term
Apply by Nov 18
5 hrs/wk for 10 weeks | $20 - 25/hr | Jan - Mar 2023
Apply by Nov 18
Online | Wednesday, Nov 23 | 12 - 1 pm
This presentation will talk about Support Worker Central a new, free provincial employment website that offers job opportunities supporting people with disabilities (adults and children).
Help create digital educational resources around a biodiversity outreach program
Jan - Aug 2023 | $22.67/hr | Apply by Dec 1
Novo Nordisk | Online | Wednesday, Nov 17 | 12 - 1 pm Register.
Bounteous (digital consultancy) | Online | Thursday, Nov 16 | 12 - 1 pm Register.ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter Monday, November 7, 2022
Upcoming Events
Nov 1 - 30 | Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
In person and online | Monday, Nov 7 | 10 am - 12 pm
Online | Tuesday, Nov 8 | 11 am - 12 pm
Online | CRA Benefits & Credits
-Nov 9, 1:30 pm - for Persons with Disabilities
-Nov 16,1:30 pm - for Indigenous People
Online | Thursday, Nov 10 | 12 – 1:45 pm
Online | Thursday, Nov 10 | 4 - 6 pm
Designing and facilitating a workshop at the SLC is a fantastic opportunity for student leaders to gain skills in public speaking and group facilitation, and to contribute to learning opportunities for students on campus
The 2023 UBC SLC is on Jan 21, 2023 | Apply to present by Nov 13
In person and online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 10 am – 12 pm
Online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 11 am - 12 pm
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 8:50 am - 3:50 pm | Sessions include:
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 10 am – 12 pm
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 12 - 1:30 pm
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 10 – 11:30 am
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 2 - 5 pm
Online | Friday, Nov 18 | 10 am - 12 pmFunding Opportunities
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023Academic Deadlines
Course Offerings
Career Exploration
Help create digital educational resources around a biodiversity outreach program
Jan - Aug 2023 | $22.67/hr | Apply by Dec 1
Fortinet | Targetting MSc in Comp Sci, MEng/MASc in ECEE
In-person and online | Monday, Nov 7 | 5 – 6 pm
Project is to create an Interactive Indigenous Research Ethics Repository
10 hrs/wk | 2-year funded project Apply by Nov 13.
Novo Nordisk | Online | Wednesday, Nov 17 | 12 - 1 pm Register.
Bounteous (digital consultancy) | Online | Thursday, Nov 16 | 12 - 1 pm Register.