This workshop will familiarize participants with foundational knowledge about map projections for working with spatial data. By the end of the workshop participants will understand map projections, coordinate systems, how to find the coordinate reference system of data, and how to change a dataset’s coordinate system. We will conduct three short exercises using the desktop […]
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 […]
Does thinking about your Med School interviews increase your heart rate? Learn effective interviewing strategies with time to brainstorm and organize your answers. We will discuss how to answer ethical questions, discuss current issues in health care, and balance the objective facts with empathy for a patient. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. […]
Refine your goals for attending the Virtual Spring Career Fair (March 2) and create an effective strategy to make the most of the fair. This session will cover strategies for introducing yourself, engaging with employers, and responding to their questions. We will also discuss what to do before the fair takes place, and how to […]
If your stress or nervousness is getting in your way, this workshop will offer useful information and effective coping strategies to turn your unease into motivated, productive energy that will help you approach your goals with increased comfort and confidence. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email […]
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum?
The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum cohort will start in January 2022. In order to register, you need to be a Postdoc and have completed a Postdoc ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy.
What is the Graduate Student Teaching Practicum?
The next Graduate Student Teaching Practicum cohort will start in January 2022. In order to register, you need to be a Graduate Student and have completed a Graduate ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy.
The research article is the most privileged form of publication in which academics present their intellectual contributions. As such, conclusions offer writers several final opportunities to engage with readers in this high-stakes writing situation. With conclusions in mind, the facilitator explores some of the organizational patterns of research articles written in English, while accounting for […]
Identify key elements to an effective profile and get practice building your profile. We will also talk about how to network and research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this […]
UBC Farm invites you to *Online* Veggie Gardening 101. This event is one of several food skills education workshops featured in the UBC Farm 2022 Community Workshop series. For a detailed event description and to register, please visit: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/events/event/online-veggie-gardening-101-2/
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zFdCS1RvV8FSAK In this workshop hosted by Morgan Blackman of Holistic Bucks, we will explore what it looks like to build out financial resiliency and wealth being a black-identifying student. Morgan has a unique approach to integrating the intersections of finance and wellness, along with the tools and resources needed to become financially secure, […]
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
Launch Your Career in Canada, hosted by the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers and Alumni UBC, is UBC’s annual networking experience open only to UBC international students, dedicated to supporting their career development. Each year, Launch Your Career in Canada provides opportunity for UBC’s international students to connect with alumni, who were once international […]
Attend our “How to Focus” workshop and change the way you think about focus. You’ll learn the benefits of becoming more focused, which parts of your life are damaging your focus, and what you can do to increase your ability to focus. Join us to learn about: -Task Prioritization -Time Management Register here to receive […]
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 to the open education movement including what it is and why it matters. Open Education allows educators to share, manage and use education resources […]
Students will learn about work eligibility during their academic studies, the process and benefits of applying for the Post Graduate Work permit, and gain insights into the PR process. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A period. *$50 CAD worth of gift cards to be given out for attendees of this session* --- […]
This workshop will familiarize participants with foundational knowledge about map projections for working with spatial data. By the end of the workshop participants will understand map projections, coordinate systems, how to find the coordinate reference system of data, and how to change a dataset’s coordinate system. We will conduct three short exercises using the desktop […]
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this session: RSVP on CareersOnline If you […]
The UBC Global Lounge Resource Centre is thrilled to be hosting a Writer’s Series that aims to probe questions of remembering, erasure, world-making and forging paths towards counter-memories grounded in the sobering forces of lived experiences and truth. How does one tell the fullness of their story through the use of a language that is […]
Our classes often have both asynchronous (on our own time) and synchronous (“live”) learning elements. In this session, you will learn how to separate your “workspace” from your “home space.” You will also get tips on time management to set you up for success when taking classes online and in person. Join us to learn […]
Does your project include work created by others? Do you have questions about Creative Commons licenses and how to incorporate licensed works into your project? This session will introduce you to copyright basics for your OER project and take you through licensing considerations to insure that your work is reusable by others. Importantly it will […]
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for […]
Whether adapting an existing OER, transitioning your course materials into the Open, or creating an OER from scratch, you will likely be using materials created by others. Because Open doesn't just apply to the finished resource but all of the elements within the resource, it is important to ensure that everything you include in your […]
Learn where to access labour market information to know what industries are growing, what skills are in demand, and to learn about different roles that leverage the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree. *$50 CAD worth of gift cards to be given out for attendees of this session* --- Launch Your Career in Canada […]
One of the priorities when we are teaching is to ensure that our course content and educational resources are accessible to all our learners, regardless of any physical limitations that they might have. In this workshop, we will talk about design practices that can help ensure online course content and open educational resources are more […]
This evidence-based workshop introduces researchers to the typical structure of an annotated bibliography, while accounting for variations in purpose. Typically, the annotations synthesize multiple studies, help develop a discussion of the current field, and help identify a potential knowledge contribution. Research shows that annotated bibliographies across disciplines typically consist of 3 parts: the full bibliographic […]
This event is part of the Honouring Indigenous Writers series, which seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. Learn more: https://hiw.open.ubc.ca/ Join us for this hands-on session on how to edit Wikipedia, a multilingual, web-based, free encyclopedia based on a model of open community-generated knowledge. The community-driven nature of Wikipedia is meant to support Wikipedia’s […]
R is a popular free software program. This workshop will introduce concepts and tools for visualizing data in R, with emphasis on the ggplot2 package. Participants are expected to be familiar with R and the RStudio environmnet (if you are new to R, consider attending Introduction to R and RStudio first).
Cultivating healthy sleep habits contributes to academic success. This workshop invites you to reflect on your feelings and habits related to sleep and to explore the relationship between sleep and work. Through guided activities and reflection, you will explore ways to optimize your sleep habits and in turn, nurture your wellbeing- as well as your […]
Each day is an opportunity to think like a designer - to be curious, try things out, collaborate with others, reflect, and be mindful when making choices. In this workshop, we challenge you to think about the multiple possible futures you can design for your life and career. This session will be offered as a […]
This event is geared towards international students to help you showcase your professional brand, build your network, and begin telling your story on LinkedIn! Learn to build and showcase in-demand skills with LinkedIn Learning, get tips for creating a LinkedIn profile, and get advice for growing your professional networking and creating opportunity and more! *$50 […]
Open education is grounded in Western notions of copyright law and ownership and it often has a goal of making all knowledge available for all people. Within Canadian Copyright Law there is tension with Indigenous Knowledges, Ways of Knowing and Being. Within the open education community there needs to be careful consideration for Indigenous Knowledges […]
Do you work with not-for-profit organizations? On March 10, UBC Community Engagement is inviting speakers from Vantage Point to talk about issues, opportunities, and UBC's role in the Not-for-Profit sector. Register today and join a network of UBC staff who do community engagement work. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: […]
The UBC Global Lounge Resource Centre is thrilled to be hosting a Writer’s Series that aims to probe questions of remembering, erasure, world-making and forging paths towards counter-memories grounded in the sobering forces of lived experiences and truth. How does one tell the fullness of their story through the use of a language that is […]
This offering will give an overview of the various work and research opportunities available to international students at UBC and provide insights to how to apply to programs, approaching staff/faculty, as well as making connections at UBC. Programs covered will include Work Learn, Undergraduate Research awards, Student Directed Seminars and will feature a range of […]
Unlike traditional publishing models, where marketing and promotion are completed for authors, engaging in open education activities requires some effort from practitioners in getting the word out there about their resources. This session will introduce you to workflows for making your resource discoverable, streaming impact data collection, and marketing and promotion processes to showcase the […]
Unlike traditional publishing models, where marketing and promotion are completed for authors, engaging in open education activities requires some effort from practitioners in getting the word out there about their resources. This session will introduce you to workflows for making your resource discoverable, streaming impact data collection, and marketing and promotion processes to showcase the […]
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
We are offering this small group-based advising session to bring students together to share their experiences about how they are feeling about their career. We hope that this small group discussion will help to generate new ideas about steps you could take to get unstuck or gain clarity on career options and action that might […]
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 […]
With over 3 million new academic papers published each year across the globe, new tools are required to find and keep up with relevant research and researchers in your field. Scopus is an abstract and citation database that indexes 85M+ academic outputs across all areas of scholarly activity and enriches document records with metadata to […]
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool.
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_098KrO95EosLqom Don’t know where to start planning your finances? Thinking about working to help fund your tuition, living costs and social life? Join Enrolment Services Advisors, Career Advisors and International Student Advisors at this webinar. Topics include: - Am I allowed to work in Canada? - Looking for employment on-campus and off-campus. If […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_098KrO95EosLqom Don’t know where to start planning your finances? Thinking about working to help fund your tuition, living costs and social life? Join Enrolment Services Advisors, Career Advisors and International Student Advisors at this webinar. Topics include: – Am I allowed to work in Canada? – Looking for employment on-campus and off-campus. If […]
This is an introductory workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using ArcGIS Pro for exploring and analyzing spatial data. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: - Navigate around the ArcGIS Pro interface - Join two different datasets together - Explore and query data using the […]
Identify key elements to an effective profile and get practice building your profile. We will also talk about how to network and research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this […]
Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research. Studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article, and that 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? […]
References are a key component of applications to both graduate school, and for many jobs. It can be confusing to know who to ask, and how to ask effectively. This session will discuss planning strategically to secure a strong reference and communicating with individuals who may provide references. This session will be offered as a […]
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this session: RSVP on CareersOnline If you […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bYjQ5L6W5OXnzE Did you know that students are eligible for various tax credits but many often go unclaimed? The UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (TACS) is partnering with the UBC Financial Wellness Peers (FWP) to host an interactive session teaching you the basics of how to file your taxes. Please feel free to […]
UBC Farm invites you to *Online* How to Make Chai - Indian Spiced Tea. This event is one of several food skills education workshops featured in the UBC Farm 2022 Community Workshop series. For a detailed event description and to register, please visit: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/events/event/online-how-to-make-chai-indian-spiced-tea-2/
Searching for housing can be very stressful, especially if you do not know anything about the house-hunting process in Vancouver. This workshop will provide you with the fundamental knowledge on how to decide who to live with, evaluate housing postings, engage in safe house tours, and know your rights as a renter! Please note this […]
This 4-day workshop (24-hour) consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC.
This online workshop is intended to orient complete beginners to the fundamentals of web scraping. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to articulate what web scraping is and when it may be a useful method to get information from the web, use one method to scrape content from the web, and […]
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for […]
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. Learning objectives: - Quickly review the setup of Zotero - 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 […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57iPfyhWEJchIIC Want to learn about how to be strategic in planning your finances for groceries, social outings, entertainments, and getting the best deals? Come join your Financial Wellness Peers and other UBC peers in learning about and sharing your life hacks! In this webinar we will be sharing information that not only pertains […]
Want some tried and tested tips for getting interview-ready? Come to this session to learn and practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this session: RSVP on CareersOnline […]
What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum?
The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum cohort will start in January 2022. In order to register, you need to be a Postdoc and have completed a Postdoc ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy.
What is the Graduate Student Teaching Practicum?
The next Graduate Student Teaching Practicum cohort will start in January 2022. In order to register, you need to be a Graduate Student and have completed a Graduate ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy.
Did you know that 40% of language production in English is formulaic, that is, made up of common expressions? However, producing effective writing in English can be challenging for many non-native writers of English. The good news is, these formulaic expressions can be learned. This workshop is designed for those who speak English as an […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaPtx6FoLBh0XwW Don’t know where to start planning your finances? Considering about applying for a student loan? Thinking about working to help fund your tuition, living costs and social life? Join Enrolment Services Advisors and Career Advisors at this webinar to help you understand student loans, awards and bursaries and learn how to find […]
As part of the goals for UBC's Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide engagement process on the Zero Waste Action Plan update. The […]
If your stress or nervousness is getting in your way, this workshop will offer useful information and effective coping strategies to turn your unease into motivated, productive energy that will help you approach your goals with increased comfort and confidence. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email […]
The command line is a quick and powerful text-based interface to Linux computers that allows us to accomplish a wide set of tasks very efficiently. In this workshop, we will focus on writing and running scripts and functions in Bash. Scripts are great for simplifying and automating your workflows on any computer with Bash installed, […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSZtJPX8hsJvC86 Join the UBC Financial Wellness Peers for Beyond Saving: Putting your money to work. Interested in learning more about money? How to save more of it? What to do with it when you've got it? In this session we'll be introducing some basic concepts around saving/investing and will identify common pitfalls for […]
Many students and recent alumni feel unsure about how to negotiate and discuss compensation during the hiring process. This workshop will discuss how and why to negotiate, and help you to feel more confident while doing so. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day […]
Cultivating healthy sleep habits contributes to academic success. This workshop invites you to reflect on your feelings and habits related to sleep and to explore the relationship between sleep and work. Through guided activities and reflection, you will explore ways to optimize your sleep habits and in turn, nurture your wellbeing- as well as your […]
High school girls* and gender non-conforming folks in grades 10-12 are invited to explore why engineering is an amazing career for women* who want to change the world, help improve the lives of others and the environment around us, and who like teamwork and problem-solving. Learn about different types of engineering, chat with current students, […]
As part of the goals for UBC's Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide engagement process on the Zero Waste Action Plan update. The […]
Identify key elements to an effective profile and get practice building your profile. We will also talk about how to network and research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this […]
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 […]
Does thinking about your Med School interviews increase your heart rate? Learn effective interviewing strategies with time to brainstorm and organize your answers . We will discuss how to answer ethical questions, discuss current issues in health care, and balance the objective facts with empathy for a patient. This session will be offered as a […]
Are you working on a media project? Planning to produce video content for your course but don’t know where to start? UBC Studios is offering a drop-in media support session where professional media specialists are available to provide answers to your questions.
Research shows that academic writers of research article Introductions typically establish a research space by pointing out a research gap that the current study addresses. The Introduction offers an opportunity for writers to begin to tell the research story by articulating the gap and, then, taking their own conversational turn. But how do writers persuade […]
R is a popular free software program for data visualization and analysis. This workshop will provide an introduction to developing interactive visualizations and dashboards using Shiny - a package for making web applications in R. Participants are expected to be familiar with R and the RStudio environment (if you are new to creating visualizations with […]
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for this session: RSVP on CareersOnline If you […]
NVivo is a computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software. In this introductory workshop you will learn about the benefits of working with NVivo, how to set it up, the types of sources you can use, and how to import them into NVivo. You will also learn how to do queries, nodes, and coding.
UBC Farm invites you to *Online* How to Make Fermented Kimchi. This event is one of several food skills education workshops featured in the UBC Farm 2022 Community Workshop series. For a detailed event description and to register, please visit: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/events/event/online-how-to-make-fermented-kimchi/
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email on the day of the event. To register for […]
This student-led session will give you dedicated time in your schedule to study while connecting with peers in the perfect study space! For this session, we will open our highly-coveted Heritage Core rooms in the Chapman Learning Commons to support your studying needs in an inspiring academic environment. Join us for tips on how to […]