Indigenous Pathways to Graduate School Information Sessions

First Nations Longhouse 1985 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

UBC’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the First Nations House of Learning, and AISA will be hosting a drop-in information session on Indigenous Pathways to Graduate School for all prospective Indigenous students.   Thursday, December 8 from 10 am to 12 pm Where: Sty-Wet-Tan Hall, FNHL There will be support writing grad applications and light refreshments, […]

Free

ISI Fund Stream 3 Student Proposals Brainstorm & Writing Session

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

This event will be held in-person. Do you have an idea of how to use up to $50,000 to bring the Indigenous Strategic Plan to action? Are you looking for a supportive space to explore this opportunity further?  Regardless of where you may be at in the proposal writing process, please join us for an […]

Free

Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project That Matters to You (and the World)

Online/Virtual Event

In this session, Professors Thomas Mullaney and Christopher Rea (Authors of the book Where Research Begins) will share practical tips about how to approach your literature review and how to uncover the ‘why’ of your research project and how to communicate the significance of your research. The professors will share practical tips for making key decisions […]

Free

Indigenous Graduate Student Welcome

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10am - 2pm: Indigenous Graduate Initiatives Showcase: an opportunity to learn about and connect with programs, faculty, staff, and other Indigenous graduate students on Indigenous initiatives, Indigenous-focused programs, courses, mentorship programs, student groups, and more. 3pm - 5pm: Indigenous Graduate Student Welcome: Connect with other Indigenous graduate students. Food will be provided. Invitation to graduate programs: […]

Free
Event Series UBC Opera: Così fan tutte

National Postdoc Appreciation Week Kickoff event: Coffee with the President

Ponderosa Commons North (Oak and Cedar Houses) 6445 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association has sponsored National Postdoc Appreciation Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery. Join the Postdoctoral Fellows Office in conversation with current UBC President Dr. Deborah Buszard to kick off our 2023 National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Meet and connect with other postdocs over […]

Free

National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Finding a faculty position and the academic interview process (panel)

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As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 18-22, 2023), hear from a panel of former faculty members who have served on hiring committees about the academic job search and process of finding - and interviewing for - a faculty position. Open to postdoctoral fellows across both campuses as this event is held online via […]

Free

The Non-Academic Job Search

Online/Virtual Event

As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the Postdoctoral Fellows Office is hosting a panel with former UBC postdocs to talk about the transition from a Postdoctoral Fellowship to a post-PDF career in non-academic fields. Postdoctoral Fellows as well as faculty across both campuses are invited to join via Zoom. Visit postdocs.ubc.ca/npaw to learn about other […]

Free

Applying for scholarships for your Master’s program

Online/Virtual Event

Are you planning on applying for a scholarship to help fund your Master's program? Come to this information session to get advice on how to make a successful application! This session will provide a detailed overview of the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) and Affiliated Fellowship award competition for Master’s-level funding, including advice on writing a successful […]

Free

A Seat at the Table: Joining the Academic Conversation

Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC), Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) and the Graduate Student Society invite research-based master’s students to an on-campus writing retreat. The in-person retreat includes an opening panel on strategies for fostering your scholarly identity, dedicated quiet time to write together and one-on-one writing consultations with the CWSC. We […]

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats

Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

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Event Series Three Minute Thesis Open Heats

Three Minute Thesis Open Heats

Thea Koerner House (Graduate Student Centre) 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free