• Data Bites – Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)

    Online/Virtual Event

    Learn how to create effective and funder-compliant Data Management Plans (DMPs) in this hands-on workshop led by UBC’s Research Data Management team, designed for graduate students and researchers across disciplines. Participants will explore best practices in research data planning and gain experience using the DMP Assistant tool, a free, bilingual platform maintained by the Digital […]

  • Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Online/Virtual Event

    This workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLM, their working, and how to fine-tune a pre-trained LLM for your own data. In this workshop, we will use cloud-based platforms, so you don’t need to have Python installed. Please make sure that you have a Google Colaboratory […]

  • Wednesday Noon Hours: La Modestine Ensemble

    Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Marc Destrubé baroque violin | Natalie Mackie viola da gamba | Abraham Ross harpsichord La Modestine Ensemble (Marc Destrubé, Natalie Mackie & Abraham Ross) perform enchanting baroque works by Becker, Rebel, Buxtehude and more, on period instruments.

    $8 – $15
  • Applying to Graduate School

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    Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters.

  • Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

    Online/Virtual Event

    Are you submitting your teaching dossier for tenure, promotion or reappointment this fall? If so, join us at this session where we’ll focus on crafting a compelling case for your teaching effectiveness. We’ll look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You will […]

  • CGRS M: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

    Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    This workshop is designed for students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's (CGRS M). Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator discusses particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGRS M research […]