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Event Series The 2024 Green Rights and Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy

The 2024 Green Rights and Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy

Online/Virtual Event

How can you use law to fight for nature’s rights and transform humanity’s relationships with other beings and the planet? Find out by participating in this 2-day, innovative, interactive, intensive, online learning experience as courageous “Warrior Lawyers,” Indigenous legal knowledge holders and other inspiring leaders share their stories of advancing “Green Rights” through (or sometimes despite) law. You will learn […]

Free

Navigating Bias in the Hiring Process

Online/Virtual Event

Have you ever experienced discrimination based on your identity? Are you worried that your unique identity might impact your chances of getting hired? Join us for this workshop, where we aim to create a safe space for you to share your concerns and explore strategies that can help you navigate bias during the hiring process, […]

Event Series Using Zotero for Citation Management

Using Zotero for Citation Management

Online/Virtual Event

Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero  and your citation management tracking […]

Free

Labour Market Information

Online/Virtual Event

You need data to make good decisions – but where do you find it? Learn which tools track growing industries, search by in-demand skills, and research which roles relate to the knowledge and skills you developed during your degree.

Managing Stress and Building Resilience (Mélissa Lafrance and Vanessa Linton, UBC Wellness Centre)

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Speaker(s): Mélissa Lafrance and Vanessa Linton, UBC Wellness Centre 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Is academia feeling overwhelming? Prioritize your well-being at UBC and beyond with our wellness workshop. Learn about the resources available to support your mental health and discover strategies for managing stress and […]

Free

CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This in-person workshop is designed for students applying for the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Masters (CGS-M). Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator reviews the contextual, stylistic, and structural elements of this particular type of academic writing in English. Highlights of this in-person event include examples of successful UBC CGS-M research proposals, […]

[IN-PERSON] Alumni Office Hours with Calvin Tse – Research Scientist @ lululemon | Industry After Academia: Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable

Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a virtual mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alum, Calvin Tse. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Calvin's Office Hour and email it to connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions […]

Disability-Specific Career Development Program Workshop: Invisible Disabilities in The Workplace

Online/Virtual Event

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20th from 4:00-5:00 pm (PST) via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67486957223?pwd=KcwQS7BDEc1XrrAX2znDMrcNtTtfQ1.1 If you are unsure of how to disclose your disability in the workplace, you are not alone. Many people wrestle with the same questions: Should I disclose? How do I go about it? When is the right time? In this interactive workshop, you will […]

Event Series Introduction to Git and GitHub

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Online/Virtual Event

Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.  Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository.  GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work.  Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]

Free

Abstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research. Studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article: abstracts help researchers determine whether or not to read the entire study. But how do writers communicate the relevance and legitimacy of their research to members of the discipline, and beyond? […]

Mastering Your LinkedIn Profile: A Job Seeker’s Guide

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Are you ready to elevate your job search and unlock the power of LinkedIn to land your dream job? Join Mher Mardoyan for an interactive LinkedIn Profile Workshop where he'll walk you through the key steps to building a standout LinkedIn profile that attracts employers and sets you apart in a competitive job market. He'll cover: ✅ How to […]