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Course Design Studio: Generating Visual Elements Using Napkin AI, ChatGPT

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

In this session, we will explore how GenAI tools (Napkin AI, ChatGPT), can help generate infographics or transform text into visuals elements to effectively communicate ideas. No need for complex prompts, you can simply paste text, and Napkin generates a variety of options for visual elements tailored to your input. You can select the design that best aligns […]

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat

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

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) invites current doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to an on-campus summer writing retreat on June 25 and June 26, with participants welcome to join us on one or both days. This in-person event provides dedicated time to write and flourish together using the Pomodoro method. Coffee/tea, snacks, and […]

$7

Write to Flourish, Write with Flourish: An On-Campus Writing Retreat

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

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) invites current doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to an on-campus summer writing retreat on June 25 and June 26, with participants welcome to join us on one or both days. This in-person event provides dedicated time to write and flourish together using the Pomodoro method. Coffee/tea, snacks, […]

$7

Course Design Studio: Play to Learn: Transforming Student Learning Through Gamification

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

Are you looking for ways to enhance student engagement and motivation in your course? Gamification offers a powerful approach to revitalize your teaching. By incorporating game elements into your educational practice, you can transform existing activities or assessment into compelling learning experiences—whether in physical spaces or online environments. In this interactive session, you will discover […]

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 […]

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. […]