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Writing an Annotated Bibliography: Synthesizing Multiple Studies
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver- No events scheduled for February 2, 2024.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 3, 10 & 11, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver- No events scheduled for February 4, 2024.
Week of Events
Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Choosing a Citation Management Tool
New 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, […]
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]
lululemon Career Day
lululemon Career Day
The lululemon team will be coming to our UBC campus on January 31, 2024! Location: UBC Life Building + Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm There are limited spots available. Please RSVP for the events through the links below: lululemon Career Day: Recruitment Booths 11:00am - 3:00pm | UBC Life Building Concourse […]
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Formatting
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Formatting
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
CTLT Generative AI Support Clinic (Online Drop-in)
CTLT Generative AI Support Clinic (Online Drop-in)
The Generative AI Drop-In clinics are open for all faculty and staff at UBC and UBC Okanagan on teaching and learning topics to do with the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others. The sessions will be in an open-hours format where the questions will be answered such that all […]
Graduate Teaching Practicum: November 2023
Graduate Teaching Practicum: November 2023
Click “Register Now” to apply for the Teaching Practicum. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after application closes. Application closes on November 8. What is the Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Graduate Teaching Practicum cohort will start in November 2023. In order to apply: […]
Writing an Annotated Bibliography: Synthesizing Multiple Studies
Writing an Annotated Bibliography: Synthesizing Multiple Studies
This evidence-based workshop introduces researchers to the typical structure of an annotated bibliography, while accounting for variations in purpose. Typically, the annotations aim to synthesize multiple studies, thereby enabling researchers to develop a discussion of the current field, and, if relevant, identify a potential knowledge contribution. Research shows that annotated bibliographies across disciplines typically consist […]
Beginner R part 2
Beginner R part 2
If 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 (January 18, 2-3pm). The workshop is one hour, followed by […]
Georeferencing Historical Maps
Georeferencing Historical Maps
This workshop offers an introduction to georeferencing historical maps with QGIS. Georeferencing is the process of taking a digital image or map and connecting it to a real world geographic coordinate system, allowing you to overlay historical and current maps, and to analyze relationships between them using GIS tools. We will begin by exploring Koerner […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 3, 10 & 11, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – February 3, 10 & 11, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary 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 […]