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How To Make Career Decisions
How To Make Career Decisions
Are you unsure what career path to follow? Learn effective strategies for making empowered career decisions. Event link will be sent closer to the day of.
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What Can I Do With My Major?
What Can I Do With My Major?
There are many possible directions you might be considering with your degree. Come and explore which options are best for you. Zoom link will be sent to RSVP'ed attendees closer to the day of for access.
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The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees (Staff/faculty)
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees (Staff/faculty)
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. Participants will: Learn about the basic concepts, risk factors and causes of mental illness and mental […]
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Get up-to-date information about the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), including the eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation. There will be an online presentation for the first 30 minutes followed by a Q&A period with Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) […]
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Biodiversity Days 2024: Morning Bird Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Days 2024: Morning Bird Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
This event is a part of series of events taking place during Biodiversity Days - a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Interested in […]
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The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. This training is designed specifically for managers, supervisors, and team leads who are looking to further support their employees’ mental […]
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Introduction to Shiny App
Introduction to Shiny App
Shiny apps are web applications that react to user input and provide a visual representation of datasets. They are a great way to make large datasets more accessible to the public and share research findings. In this workshop, you will learn what Shiny apps are and when it is appropriate to use them. Then, you […]
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Designing Your Life & Career
Designing Your Life & Career
Each day, we make choices that shape our realities and lives. In this session, we will examine and reframe myths related to your major and career. You will use design thinking principles – a set of tools and mindsets – to help you make intentional choices and progress towards your goals. Link to access will […]
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Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information
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. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
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Information session: Funding your research & collaboration with Germany
Information session: Funding your research & collaboration with Germany
Join representatives from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for an information session providing an overview of the German research landscape and funding opportunities in support of research activities in Germany and/or collaboration with German partners. The information will be most relevant to faculty, postdocs and PhD students from […]
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Faculty spotlight: UBC–Germany collaborations
Faculty spotlight: UBC–Germany collaborations
Join distinguished professors Dr. Bianca Eskelson, Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu and Dr. Harry Maier for a panel showcasing research collaborations with Germany. The researchers will share insight on their experience collaborating with German partners and their success in securing research funding from Germany (including the German Research Foundation – DFG, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and […]
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Biodiversity Days 2024: Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Days 2024: Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
This event is a part of series of events taking place during Biodiversity Days - a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Join us […]
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Get up-to-date information about the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), including the eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation. There will be an online presentation for the first 30 minutes followed by a Q&A period with Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) […]
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Data manipulation with dplyr
Data manipulation with dplyr
Data manipulation is a crucial part of data visualization and analysis. This workshop introduces common functions in the dplyr package to manipulate rows and columns. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and the RStudio environment. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you […]
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Job Search Strategies
Job Search Strategies
Learn the best ways to look for work online and in-person, and decide which strategies will help you to access the hidden job market. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
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Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation
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. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
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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, […]
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EDI Action Network: Equitable hiring
EDI Action Network: Equitable hiring
Overview Join the next virtual gathering of the EDI Action Network to build capacity, connection and shared learning to support EDI change efforts at UBC. Learn about equitable hiring practices and principles, and connect with colleagues across both campuses to share best practices, strategies and resources. Speakers Moderator: Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Capacity-building, Equity […]