GradUpdate

In this issue, Statistics: Logistic and Poisson Regression, Present your research in 3MT@UBC 2022, Research Article Introductions, Empowering Women in the Workplace, Managing your Academic Profile, and more.

Registration now open

Intro to Statistical Concepts V: Logistic and Poisson Regression
Thursday, Feb 17 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

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Seats still available

Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Whys and Hows of your Research
12:00 - 1:15 PM Panel + 1:30 - 2:30 PM Interactive workshop
Arts and Education | Tuesday, Feb 8 Register
STEM | Friday, Feb 11 Register

Academic CV
Thursday, Feb 10 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Register

Special Event - Three Minute Thesis 2022

Present your Research in 3 minutes, win prizes
Heats Feb 17 - Mar 4 | Various dates, and times
Semi-finals, Mar 8&9 | Final, Mar 30
For research-based masters and PhDs from all disciplines | Hone your presentation skills, share your research broadly. Register.
1-1 Coaching: Curious about the competition but want a little more information or keen to practice first? Register for a 20 min personal coaching session or check out one of the workshops below.

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Monday, Feb 14 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM Register

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile - Profile Tools
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Register

CAREER EXPLORATION

The Glass Ceiling is Man Made – Empowering Women in the Workplace
Community Connection Series | Thursday, Feb 17 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM Register

RESEARCH SKILLS

Geospatial Analysis & Visualization with Python
Monday, Feb 14 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM Register

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Monday, Feb 14 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM Register

Working with data in Excel: part 2
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Register

Collaborating through Git and GitHub
Thursday, Feb 17 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM Register

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Project and Time Management (Mitacs Training)
Asynchronous components to complete prior to synchronous session
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Call for Contributions: 2022 CTLT Spring Institute
Proposals that demonstrate purposeful innovation in teaching practices, educational research, student services, and learning technology to support student success and experiences are invited. Submit by Mar 1 Learn more

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Research Article Introductions: Mind the Gap
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Learn more