Learn About Your Rights as a TA: Intro to TA Union – January 16, 2024

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the TA Institute, taking place from January 15-19, 2024 Online Eligibility: The TA Institute is open to all undergraduate TAs, graduate students who are interested in teaching, and all graduate student TAs. This session is not open to general undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, or faculty. Being a TA is hard work. We’re in […]

Event Series OER Accessibility Studio

Accessibility Studio

Online/Virtual Event

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible to all learners? Or do you have specific questions about formatting your Open Educational Resources (OER) to be accessible for everyone? Join us at the Accessibility Studio, where you can drop in for a one-on-one chat with our specialists. Gain valuable insights into designing accessible course materials or creating and adapting […]

Innovations in Energy Transition: the Question of Storage

Online/Virtual Event

Alternatives to fossil fuels are needed and innovations in wind, solar and other renewable energies are progressing.  However, the question of storage remains a challenge. Join UBC researchers Robert Godin (Chemistry) and Werner Antweiler (Business) in a discussion around the question of energy storage.

Free

Effective Use of the UBC Early Alert System

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the TA Institute, taking place from January 15-19, 2024 Online Eligibility: The TA Institute is open to all undergraduate TAs, graduate students who are interested in teaching, and all graduate student TAs. This session is not open to general undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, or faculty. Brian Barth, the Manager of Student Support Services […]

Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 16, 21, 27 & 28, 2024 ( (Preliminary Application)

Online/Virtual Event

This ISW will be held online. 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 […]

UBC CPD: What All Primary Care Providers Should Know: Managing Lifelong Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Risks After Pregnancy Complications

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New Jan. 16 (Tue) | 6:30–8 p.m. PST | Webinar Audience: primary care providers across BC (family physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, Ob-gyns and other primary care providers) Overview: Pregnancy complications are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease later in life. Experts will discuss increased health risks associated with pregnancy complications and share […]

Writing Statements of Intent and Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Graduate school applications typically include a statement of intent or purpose, whereby prospective students describe their research background and expertise and begin to map out a research plan. But how do emerging scholars craft their identity in this high-stakes document? Research shows that the scholarly identity prospective students construct in these statements must demonstrate the […]

Using the Experiential Learning Cycle to Create Impactful Learning

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the TA Institute, taking place from January 15-19, 2024 Online Eligibility: The TA Institute is open to all undergraduate TAs, graduate students who are interested in teaching, and all graduate student TAs. This session is not open to general undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, or faculty. As a learner and a teacher, you have […]

Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file

Online/Virtual Event

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 […]

Free

Lecturing and Presentation Skills

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the TA Institute, taking place from January 15-19, 2024 Online Eligibility: The TA Institute is open to all undergraduate TAs, graduate students who are interested in teaching, and all graduate student TAs. This session is not open to general undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, or faculty. Attend this session to expand your skills in […]