Workshops & Events

This interactive workshop will be facilitated by staff members of UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Counselling Services to assist graduate students in building strong working relationships with their supervisor and committee members to support...

Literature reviews accomplish several purposes for scholars writing up their research study, or research story, in order to summarize the scholarly conversation. In the introduction to a research article, research paper, or thesis chapter, for example,...

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...

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...

Citations do more than give credit or prevent plagiarism—they shape your voice within scholarly conversations. This workshop examines citation strategies, the common functions of citations in academic writing, and effective ways to engage with sources...

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,...