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*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Meditation Sessions @ UBC Farm Yurt Student profile page- Showcase your story! Join Our Student Community on Social Channels! Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings. Project and time management Introduction to Quantum Technologies Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom Framing your project in a masterful presentation Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series Telling Spatial Stories with your Data Data Bites - Choosing File Formats for Research Data SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval? Pedagogies of Care: Accessible Teaching, Systemic Barriers, & Care in Your Discipline Introduction to Git and GitHub: Part 1 Writing a Grant Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story Beginner R Part 1 Choosing a Citation Management Tool Incorporating reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your project From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time The Joyful Journey: Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Series (Spring 2026) Research Project Management for Graduate Students and Postdocs 2026 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Career Advising Hustles for Humanists Book Talk Pitching Workshop Paid Summer Internships: Sustainability Scholars Program Building your project network map Life Sciences BC’s 7th Annual Career Connect Day Knowing What your Employer Wants Register with the Centre for Accessibility Grad Student Support Group Writing Resources Workshop materials: Digital Scholarship, Data visualization, Research Data Management, and more. Fall Grad Student Writing Groups Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 12, 2026
ISGP Community
Free | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm starting Sep 24 | Peer-led mindfulness practice: 20 min silent sit, 10 min technique/Q&A, 15 min walking meditation, 15 min discussion. Beginners welcome; tea and chairs provided (bring a cushion if you like). Location: UBC Farm Yurt (enter farm gate, turn right ~200 m). Open to students, faculty, and community; aligned with the Vipassana tradition. Learn more here
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now! or reach out to our student peer mentor ritwik85@student.ubc.ca directly.
Looking to connect with fellow students and stay updated on events, resources, and community activities? Email our student mentor, Ritwik, at ritwik85@student.ubc.ca to get added to our social channels! Whether you’re looking for event updates, or just a space to connect, our community is here to support you. Don’t miss out—reach out today!
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.Courses
Funding Opportunities
G+PS Events & Workshops
Online Mitacs training | Tuesday, Jan 13 | 12 - 2 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Spur up your project management and time management skills".Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Jan 14 | 11 am - 2 pm PDT | Learn more about this series, and register through Mitacs Edge.
Online | Thursday, Jan 15 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Jan 15 | 11 am - 1 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Refine your writing and presentation skills" | Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
In-person | Tuesdays Feb 3, 10, & 24 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Apply by Jan 19
Note: completion of the II-Evaluation Series requires 13 hours total time commitment, including:
In-person | Feb 3, 10 & 24 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
A three-part interactive workshop series during which faculty, staff, and students will be guided through deep self-reflection, hands-on activities, and conversations that support the development of personal decolonial evaluation practices. 13 hours total time commitment
Learn more and apply by Jan 19
Online | Monday, Jan 19 | 10 am - 12 pm Register
Online | Monday, Jan 19 | 11:30 am - 12 pm Register
Share how your social sciences and humanities research is impacting our lives, our world and our future for the better, in up to three minutes or 300 words. Your story must be compelling, creative and clear.
Learn more about eligibility criteria, prizes, and how to apply. Deadline is Tuesday, Jan 20, 5 pm EST (2 pm PST)
Online | Tuesday, Jan 20 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register.
Online | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 8 - 10 am PST Register. Cap is 25.
Hybrid | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 10 am - 12 pm Register
Hybrid | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 12 - 1:30 pm Register
Online | Thursday, Jan 22 | 1 - 2 pm Register
Online | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 2:30 - 4 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Thursday, Jan 22 | 1 - 4 pm | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion".
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
In-person | Thursday, Jan 22 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register
Online, Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) series | Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm | View the full schedule. Sessions include:
Online from the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Tuesday, Jan 27 | 10 - 11:30 am | $15 Learn more and register.
An opportunity to conduct research in Switzerland at a laboratory of your choice for a period of 2–3 months.
Learn more and apply by Jan 31
In-person | Feb 8, 14, & 15 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Feb 5.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.Career
Book an online appointment, Learn more.
Join author Erica Machulak at St John's College for a conversation that will address what it means to be a scholar, help you identify your existing skills, and communicate your value to potential clients and employers.
In-person | Thursday, Jan 22 | 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Register by Jan 12 to be entered in the book draw.
This Innovation OnBoard workshop to help finalist teams sharpen their narrative and structure an effective pitch for the Feb 11th Innovation Fair.
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Register
$31.25/hr, 250 hours beginning May 1
Learn more about eligibility and apply by Feb 1. Upcoming info sessions:
Wednesday, Jan 14, 5 - 6:30 pm Register.
Thursday, Jan 22, 12 - 1:30 pm Register.
and Resumes, Cover Letters & Best Practices: Refining your Scholars Application, Monday, Jan 19,5 - 6:30 pm Register.
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 7 - 10 am | Mandatory online pre-requisite "Advance your reach" (LinkedIn, networking)
Learn more and register through Mitacs Edge
In-person | Friday, Jan 23 | 9 am - 4 pm Learn more and register. $25
This session is the first of several in our Career Series for 2026
Online | Wednesday, Jan 28 | 11 am – 12 pm | RegisterSupport & Resources
If you are a graduate student with an ongoing medical condition or disability that is impacting your academic experience, you may be eligible for graduate specific accommodations and supports. Contact the CFA to discuss.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join to connect with other graduate students in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 pm Learn more
Additional group programs include ADHD skills, Relationship skills, 2STGD and Gender Questioning, and more.
Check out the guides to writing and speaking including videos and a podcast on topics from academic integrity to the methods, challenges, and rewards of writing Learn more
Check out the Research Commons online repository of workshop materials.
Join other graduate students to write every Tuesday and/or Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Graduate Life Centre. RSVP or simply drop by. Questions? Email
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm
*Please check announcements from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Graduate Pathway to Success program, and subscribe to their events alert here. Meditation Sessions @ UBC Farm Yurt Student profile page- Showcase your story! Join Our Student Community on Social Channels! Call for Submissions - Mantle Interdisciplinary Journal Check the UBC Calendar for course offerings. Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom Data Bites - File Naming Best Practices for Research Data Introduction to Quantum Technologies Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge Pedagogies of Care: Accessible Teaching, Systemic Barriers, & Care in Your Discipline 2026 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop Career Advising Pitching Workshop Paid Summer Internships: Sustainability Scholars Program Life Sciences BC’s 7th Annual Career Connect Day Innovation OnBoard Innovation Fair Register with the Centre for Accessibility Grad Student Support Group Writing Resources Workshop materials: Digital Scholarship, Data visualization, Research Data Management, and more. Fall Grad Student Writing Groups Indigenous Grad Student Writing Circle
ISGP Weekly Student Newsletter January 5, 2026
ISGP Community
Free | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm starting Sep 24 | Peer-led mindfulness practice: 20 min silent sit, 10 min technique/Q&A, 15 min walking meditation, 15 min discussion. Beginners welcome; tea and chairs provided (bring a cushion if you like). Location: UBC Farm Yurt (enter farm gate, turn right ~200 m). Open to students, faculty, and community; aligned with the Vipassana tradition. Learn more here
Exciting News! The Student Profile webpage is underway and ready for your input. Check out the first two profiles to see the information needed. Don't miss the chance to showcase your story—fill in the survey now! or reach out to our student peer mentor ritwik85@student.ubc.ca directly.
Looking to connect with fellow students and stay updated on events, resources, and community activities? Email our student mentor, Ritwik, at ritwik85@student.ubc.ca to get added to our social channels! Whether you’re looking for event updates, or just a space to connect, our community is here to support you. Don’t miss out—reach out today!
Mantle, the interdisciplinary journal at UBC, is currently accepting submissions for their 2nd issue. They are seeking thought-provoking work from all disciplines.Courses
Funding Opportunities
G+PS Events & Workshops
Online | Thursday, Jan 15 | 1 - 2:30 pm Register
Online | Monday, Jan 12 | 11:30 am - 12 pm Register
Online Mitacs training | Wednesday, Jan 14 | 11 am - 2 pm PDT | Learn more about this series, and register through Mitacs Edge.
In-person | Tuesdays Feb 3, 10, & 24 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Apply by Jan 19
Note: completion of the II-Evaluation Series requires 13 hours total time commitment, including:
In-person | Feb 3, 10 & 24 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
A three-part interactive workshop series during which faculty, staff, and students will be guided through deep self-reflection, hands-on activities, and conversations that support the development of personal decolonial evaluation practices. 13 hours total time commitment
Learn more and apply by Jan 19
Share how your social sciences and humanities research is impacting our lives, our world and our future for the better, in up to three minutes or 300 words. Your story must be compelling, creative and clear.
Learn more about eligibility criteria, prizes, and how to apply. Deadline is Tuesday, Jan 20, 5 pm EST (2 pm PST)
Online | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 8 - 10 am PST Register. Cap is 25.
An opportunity to conduct research in Switzerland at a laboratory of your choice for a period of 2–3 months.
Learn more and apply by Jan 31
In-person | Feb 8, 14, & 15 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Apply by Feb 5.
Check out other upcoming ISWs.Career
Book an online appointment, Learn more.
This Innovation OnBoard workshop to help finalist teams sharpen their narrative and structure an effective pitch for the Feb 11th Innovation Fair.
In-person | Wednesday, Jan 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Register
$31.25/hr, 250 hours beginning May 1
Learn more about eligibility and apply by Feb 1. Upcoming info sessions:
Wednesday, Jan 14, 5 - 6:30 pm Register.
Thursday, Jan 22, 12 - 1:30 pm Register.
and Resumes, Cover Letters & Best Practices: Refining your Scholars Application, Monday, Jan 19,5 - 6:30 pm Register.
In-person | Friday, Jan 23 | 9 am - 4 pm Learn more and register. $25
The Innovation Fair, Feb 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, is your opportunity to pitch an idea, get feedback from experts, and compete for a share of $10,000 in cash prizes. Register your team by Dec 19.Support & Resources
If you are a graduate student with an ongoing medical condition or disability that is impacting your academic experience, you may be eligible for graduate specific accommodations and supports. Contact the CFA to discuss.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Join to connect with other graduate students in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 pm Learn more
Additional group programs include ADHD skills, Relationship skills, 2STGD and Gender Questioning, and more.
Check out the guides to writing and speaking including videos and a podcast on topics from academic integrity to the methods, challenges, and rewards of writing Learn more
Check out the Research Commons online repository of workshop materials.
Join other graduate students to write every Tuesday and/or Friday from 2 - 4 pm in the Graduate Life Centre. RSVP or simply drop by. Questions? Email
Online | Every 2nd Sunday | 1 - 2:30 pm