Writing a Statement of Intent or Purpose: Crafting Your Scholarly Identity

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description 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 […]

Event Series UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

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

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join our UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your communications and public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next Toastmasters meeting. We gather every other Thursday from 12:05 to 12:50 pm via Zoom and in-person. Sign up […]

Free

CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

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

This workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) from the national funding agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. 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. […]

Event Series UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

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

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join our UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your communications and public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next Toastmasters meeting. We gather every other Thursday from 12:05 to 12:50 pm via Zoom and in-person. Sign up […]

Free
Event Series UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

UBC Staff Toastmasters Club!

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

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join our UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your communications and public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next Toastmasters meeting. We gather every other Thursday from 12:05 to 12:50 pm via Zoom and in-person. Sign up […]

Free