GradUpdate

In this issue, Doctoral Examination and Defence Procedures, Writing your Research and Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market, Writing Research Article Conclusions, and more.

Seats available

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

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Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  I've also highlighted some online, on-demand recordings to check out if you have end-of-term time.
Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

CAREER

Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities with CIRTL Alumni
Online | Wednesday, Apr 3 | 10 - 11 am
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. Register

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

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

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

RESEARCH

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

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

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

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