Season 2, Episode 5 of Biodiversity Speaks: Sustainability, Rights, and Biodiversity in Agriculture

Another amazing episode of Biodiversity Speaks hosted by Dr. Helina Jolly featuring Dr. Hannah Wittman will be released January 15th! Be sure to keep an eye out for it wherever you get your podcasts!

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Innovations in Energy Transition: Electrification of Mobility

From e-scooters to electric vehicles, individuals are moving towards electric transportation options. What are the barriers and opportunities for widespread adoption of these options? Amir Hassanpour, PhD Candidate is Transportation Engineering and Climate Solutions Scholar, will host Translink’s Mirtha Gamiz and UBC’s Werner Antweiler in a discussion around the electrification of mobility. Join us for this in person event in AERL Room 107, at UBC’s Vancouver Campus (Point Grey).

January 24, 2024 | AERL Room 107

12:30 - 1:20 pm 

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Indigenous Science, Technology, and Environment research positions | University of Toronto

The Technoscience Research Unit (TRU) is excited to share two exciting (and well funded!) research positions to join us working in the area of Indigenous Science, Technology and Environment or in the area of sustainability. We are an Indigenous-led justice-oriented research unit that focuses on questions of environmental justice, data justice, and science. These two positions will join the TRU in helping to grow Indigenous and anti-colonial science, technology and environmental studies.

February 1, 2024

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Experience Barcelona | Barcelona Field School May 26- 31

A five-day program for professional practitioners, urban enthusiasts or others interested in Barcelona. The program is an exclusive and insider’s look into the city. It includes 2 hours of lecture, 9 hours of walking tour, 3 site visits, 20 AICP CM credits and conversations with local experts. There will be ample free time to independently explore the delights of the city.

Join May 26-31, 2024 in Barcelona for an exclusive visit of the city. Submit an expression of interest to learn more about the program details.

February 1, 2024

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Call for Applications—Sustainability Scholars paid summer internships

The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects.

They are accepting applications for over 60 internships that will commence May 1, 2024. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply.

Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organizations, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing sustainability and climate action across the region. Each Scholar receives $27.50 per hour to complete 250 hours of work.

January 28, 2024

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Call for Proposals for Keynote Speakers | 2024 Salish Sea Symposium

The 2024 Salish Sea Symposium will be held virtually and in-person with the theme of “building on our past, advancing our future." More information to come on how to attend.

They are accepting proposals for key-note speeches, panels, sessions and information booths for the Symposium. Interested presenters may reach out to the OPP Salish Sea Strategy Team at PACSalishSeaStrategy-strategieDeLaMerDesSalish@tc.gc.ca.

January 23-24, 2024 | Vancouver Convention Centre | Virtual and in person

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Applications open for 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program | CEEJH

Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH) is excited to open applications for our 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program, designed specifically for individuals with beginner to intermediate levels of climate and environmental justice knowledge! This comprehensive 23-week program (requiring just 4-7 hours per week) has been carefully curated to provide a strong foundation in the essential principles of Environmental Justice (EJ) and Climate Justice (CJ).Our program is uniquely structured to accommodate a diverse range of candidates from EJ communities. Through this transformative opportunity, participants will not only deepen their understanding of environmental and climate issues but will also develop practical skills to empower their communities.

Rolling Deadline 

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CCEL Community Grants Available for Students

Do you know of any students who are interested in tackling social or environmental issues in their community? We are calling for committed and passionate undergraduate and masters students who have projects they want to implement in their communities to apply for CCEL’s Community Grants (up to $10,000 awards per project). Please help us spread the word. Deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb 4, 2023.

Connect to Community Grant ($200-$1500 awards)

Chapman and Innovation Grant ($1,500 - $10,000 awards)

Deadline: February 4, 2024

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Invitation to join the Organizing Committee for Water & Environment Student Talks Conference (WEST-Con) 2024

WEST-Con is an interdisciplinary conference organized by students for students working within the fields of water and environment. In the past two years, WEST-Con was held in a virtual/hybrid format to facilitate student participation nationally and internationally. This format has seen over 300 participants from 16 countries, creating a global community among student researchers.

WEST- Con invites students from all faculties to join the multi-disciplinary Organizing Committee for WEST-Con 2024. Subcommittees include: Finance, Communications, Publicity, Logistics, and Content. A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities for each subcommittee can be found in the linked form shared below.

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UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter

Check out the latest UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter for events, workshops, and more! 

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UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Update Newsletter

Check out the latest "GradUpdate" - a weekly snapshot of workshops and opportunities available to UBC graduate students.

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