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Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) 6371 Crescent Road, VancouverAsk Us Anything – Work Learn Jobs & Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverBuilding the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series
Life Sciences Centre 2350 Health Sciences Mall, VancouverLay Summaries: Going Public With Your Research
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverThree Minute Thesis Open Heats
Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) 6371 Crescent Road, VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverGraduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverWeek of Events
Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter?
Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter?
Please note that registering on this page constitutes enrolment for the Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter Asynchronous Course. This week-long asynchronous course will go live on February 26, 2024 at 9:00 am. Register to pre-enrol. Enrol Now This lightly facilitated asynchronous course is for anyone who teaches at UBC and who is […]
Using Zotero for Citation Management
Using Zotero for Citation Management
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 […]
Open Education 101
Open Education 101
Would you like to learn more about open education and open educational resources but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop is for you. This session will provide an overview of the open education movement including what it is and why it matters. This session will cover: Definition and examples of open educational resources […]
Inclusive Teaching: Virtual Coffee Drop-In – March 5, 2024
Inclusive Teaching: Virtual Coffee Drop-In – March 5, 2024
Online Do you have questions about how to meaningfully integrate inclusive teaching practices in your classroom? Have you tried inclusive teaching strategies and want to debrief how it went? Are you looking for more ideas? Join us in the Inclusive Teaching Virtual Coffee Drop-In to ask questions, connect with peers and explore new ideas related […]
Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
All graduate students in a thesis-based Master's or PhD program are invited to compete in UBC's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. UBC Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their […]
Foundations of Pedagogy: February – April 2024
Foundations of Pedagogy: February – April 2024
Online Click “Register Now” to apply. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by January 24, 2024. Application closes on January 12, 2024. At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]
Publishing a Book with Pressbooks – An Introduction
Publishing a Book with Pressbooks – An Introduction
Pressbooks is a powerful and popular tool for creating open educational resources such as textbooks. Whether you are looking for training for yourself or your research assistants, this training will cover the basics of how to use Pressbooks to create and enhance content. By the end of this session participants will be familiar with: Overview […]
Ask Us Anything – Work Learn Jobs & Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
Ask Us Anything – Work Learn Jobs & Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED - DROP IN Look for us that the UBC Spring Career Fair Have any questions about Work Learn jobs or Undergraduate Reasearch Awards roles being posted between March 11 and March 14 right here on CareersOnline? We will be at the UBC Spring Career Fair to answer any of your questions. Hope […]
Building the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series
Building the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series
We are excited to invite you to the Faculty of Medicine’s Building the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series. This event will bring members of the Faculty of Medicine together to share and learn the diverse and innovative research work of graduate students and, postdoctoral fellows.
Lay Summaries: Going Public With Your Research
Lay Summaries: Going Public With Your Research
Lay summaries offer researchers opportunities to increase the visibility and accessibility of their research and thus invite public dialogue. As a way to promote science communication, many open access journals, public policy institutes, and granting agencies require researchers to provide summaries of their studies for non-specialists. But how do scholars communicate specialized research to non-specialist […]
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: […]
Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
Three Minute Thesis Open Heats
All graduate students in a thesis-based Master's or PhD program are invited to compete in UBC's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. UBC Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their […]
Postdoc Teaching Practicum: November 2023 – April 2024
Postdoc Teaching Practicum: November 2023 – April 2024
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 Postdoc Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum cohort will start in November 2023. In order to apply: […]
Creative Commons and Copyleft Trolls
Creative Commons and Copyleft Trolls
Founded in 2001, Creative Commons has become one of the most used open licensing schemes for those engaging in open scholarship. Understanding the nuances and complexities of using these licenses in your work can be a daunting task, especially with the rise of content creators using outdated versions of licenses for profit. This session will […]
OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
Online The UBC OER Project Showcase will celebrate the innovative work of UBC faculty, students, and staff who have developed open educational resources (OER) projects supported by the UBCV OER Fund and UBCO ALT-2040 fund. The use of OER helps support affordable and inclusive access to learning materials and can allow instructors to provide meaningful, contextualized resources for […]
OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session
The UBC OER Project Showcase will celebrate the innovative work of UBC faculty, students, and staff who have developed open educational resources (OER) projects supported by the UBCV OER Fund and UBCO ALT-2040 fund. The use of OER helps support affordable and inclusive access to learning materials and can allow instructors to provide meaningful, contextualized […]
Engaging in Transdisciplinary Research
Engaging in Transdisciplinary Research
Join us for our monthly Graduate Student Dialogues where we explore topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research. These events are hosted on Zoom and open to all interested students in any discipline and at any campus. Conducting climate change research requires individuals from across disciplines to work together on solutions. […]
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 […]
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Highlight your strengths and achievements for each application you are preparing and learn how to get past the 6-second read that most employers use. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 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 […]
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 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 […]