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Speaking as a Researcher: Turning Findings into Stories

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

Effective academic speaking goes beyond presenting data—it’s about crafting a compelling narrative that engages your audience. This workshop introduces academic speaking as a distinct genre and showcases how to transform research findings into engaging stories in speaking situations such as a classroom presentation, conference talk, or a seminar presentation. In this session, you will: analyze […]

Event Series Course Design Intensive – August 2025

Course Design Intensive – August 2025

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

Apply by August 5 The CDI will be offered in August 2025 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). More information […]

Course Design Studio: Helping Students Study Effectively

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

re you looking for ways to help students study effectively? Students engage with course materials in many different ways during and outside of class time. While some have well-developed study strategies, others may benefit from more structured guidance and resources. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to support students’ independent learning beyond the classroom. Topics […]

2025 New Faculty Teaching Orientation

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

Welcome to the 2025 New Faculty Teaching Orientation!  Join us for a day designed to launch your teaching journey at UBC with confidence and connection. This year’s agenda is full of valuable sessions and activities designed to help you settle into your new role and thrive as a faculty member at UBC.  We’re honoured to […]

Event Series Course Design Intensive – August 2025

Course Design Intensive – August 2025

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

Apply by August 5 The CDI will be offered in August 2025 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). More information […]

CGRS D: Crafting a Compelling Research Story

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, 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. […]