GradUpdate

In this issue, sessions on interviewing and negotiating, research data management, statements of teaching philosophy, as well as sustainable, inclusive, and thriving online teaching and learning communities.

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Interviewing & Negotiating
Wednesday, Dec 9 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM

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Statistics IV: Correlations and Linear Regression
Thursday, Dec 3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM Learn more

Additional Events and Opportunities

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Copyright for Graduate Students
Thursday, Dec 10 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM Learn more

Literature Reviews: Searching and Keeping Track
Friday, Dec 11 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

Setting Yourself Up for Success: Maximizing Your UBC Experience
Monday, Nov 30 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM Learn more

3 Skills Every PhD Should Have When They Graduate
Beyond Prof event | Friday, Dec 11 | 9:00 - 9:45 AM Learn more

Executive Coordinator, Let's Talk Science
Apply now | Paid, p/t position Learn more

Internships: Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Apply by Jan 11 Learn more

Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (Mitacs)
Apply by Feb 3 | Begins Sept 2021, must hold a PhD Learn more

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in
Wednesday, Dec 10 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

GSS Thrive: The Great Disconnect Screening & Grad Peer Round Table
Monday, Nov 30 | 7:00 AM documentary link opens, 6:00 - 7:00 PM virtual screening, 7:00 - 7:30 PM rountable discussion Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

Research Data Management
Part 1: Managing Active Research Data | Monday, Dec 7 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM Learn more
Part 2: Preserving and Reusing Research Data | Wednesday, Dec 9 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM Learn more

Statistical analysis with R
Friday, Dec 11 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

The 2020 Online CTLT Winter Institute
Dec 14 - 18 | This week of free professional development workshops, with the theme of Sustainable, Inclusive & Thriving Online Teaching and Learning Communities, will focus on the changing landscape of teaching, including best practices of online teaching techniques, and support implementation within a variety of teaching contexts. View the full schedule and learn more here.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Statements of Teaching Philosophy: Writing
Tuesday, Dec 8 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn more