Linkedin Workshop
See DescriptionCreate an authentic profile, practice finding potential contacts within UBC’s alumni network, and learn how to research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles.
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Subject – Personal And Professional Development – Students
Exploring Career Options for Students in Course-Based Programs
Online/Virtual EventSome course-based Master’s programs are designed to prepare students for specific career paths; others equip students with skills that can be applied in multiple career options. Either way, students may find themselves wondering how to identify possible career options. This session will provide strategies for identifying possible career paths, and assessing those options, as well […]
Disability-Specific Career Development Program Guest Speaker Series: Employee Rights and Protections
Online/Virtual EventA Canvas course is linked on the right hand side, please enrol in the Canvas course for access to the zoom link. Employment as a person with a disability comes with its own set of barriers and difficulties whether it be due to inadequate supports, minimal employer adherence to policy, or general attitudinal barriers. One […]
Verbs for Citations: Moving From Paraphrase to Summary
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada“Study A showed that …” “Study B showed that…” Have you ever wondered how verbs like show function in describing and summarizing previous studies when writing your literature review, and what alternative verbs are available for you to tell your research story? By focusing on the use of reporting verbs in published research articles, the […]
Copyright for your thesis: How to use images and other material
Online/Virtual EventAre you in the midst of writing your thesis? Are there images or portions of published manuscripts you are planning to use in your thesis? Do you have concerns over how copyright laws could delay your thesis submission? In this session you will learn: to examine your thesis for copyright compliance the laws relating to […]
Free
Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Online/Virtual EventDo you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
Free
Beginner R Part 2
Online/Virtual EventIf you have opened RStudio before, know what packages are and know how to read files into R, but not much beyond that, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is not at this level yet, please register for Beginner R Part 1 first (September 19, 1-2 pm). The workshop will be one hour long, followed […]
Free
Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 10, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPreliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to confirm your registration approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop. If you are not selected as a participant, […]
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online/Virtual EventLearn 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
Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Online/Virtual EventNew to citation management, don't know where to start, or trying to get familiar with the free tools supported at UBC? This workshop compares the two citation management tools supported at the Research Commons, Zotero and Mendeley, including a discussion of the similarities and unique features of each tool. We will also go over some commonly encountered challenges, […]
Free
Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis
Online/Virtual EventStoring your data in a repository like Borealis makes it easy for other researchers, publishers, and collaborators to find, use, and cite your data. It supports the Open Science movement goals of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, and can increase attention to your work. Please join us for this short hands-on workshop to learn how to […]
Free
Introduction to the tidyverse R package
Online/Virtual EventThis workshop presents some of the major packages in the tidyverse package in R. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Know what tidyverse is Understand the uses of data manipulation packages Have an idea of where to start looking for answers when manipulating your data The workshop will be one hour […]
Free