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In this issue, Academic Book Publishing, Academic CV, Careers Outside Academia, Graduate Students in Teaching (GSiT) Conference, Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura, and more.

Registration Open

Academic Book Publishing 101
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12 - 1 pm

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Academic CV
Online | Thursday, Apr 25 | 1 - 2 pm

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Seats available

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Info Session
Are you a doctoral student whose research extends beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship? Visit the PSI website to learn more and apply by May 12. Questions? Join the info session:
Online | Tuesday, Apr 16 | 12 - 1 pm Register

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 Careers Outside of Academia with CIRTL Alumni
Online | This event is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but is generally relevant to anyone interested in understanding career trajectories within academia and beyond.
Wednesday, Apr 24 | 10 - 11 am Register

RESEARCH

Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12:30 - 1:15 pm Register

Designing dashboards with Tableau
Online | Thursday, Apr 25 | 9:30 - 11 am Register

TEACHING

Getting Started with Creating, Editing and Sharing Video Using Kaltura
Online | Wednesday, Apr 24 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm Register

Graduate Students in Teaching Conference
Online | Tuesday & Wednesday, May 7 & 8 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Check out the program-at-a-glance and register (free for UBC graduate students and postdocs).

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Video Guides on Writing
Check out the online videos on topics including Writing with Integrity, Writing in Situations, and the Writing Process

Workshops and events

Services

Resources