Academic Support and Success
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Events
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Description | Date | Provider |
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| Applying for a Vanier or Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship - Competition Details and Application Procedures |
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Vanier, CGSD and related upcoming doctoral award competitions. It will review eligibility criteria, competition details, as well as application procedures. Who should attend? Full-time, research-based domestic and international students who are: |
18 August 2020 - 12:00pm | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Assertiveness: Speaking Up for Yourself in Difficult Conversation |
Are you looking for ways to build confidence and be assertive in challenging situations? You may find yourself in conflict situations where there is a difference of power or unclear expectations but you lack the courage or tools to address the situation. This practical course will give you the skills necessary to engage in difficult conversations and express yourself with conviction. |
18 November 2020 - 1:00pm | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Build Your Scientific and Technical Writing Skills (2 Days) |
Make an impact with your scientific and technical writing skills! This two-day, hands-on course is aimed at those with scientific and technical backgrounds. From structure and grammar to impact – get on-site expert feedback, a chance to work on a current, future, or past piece of your writing, and get exposure to many samples of writing, from atrocious to outstanding. |
25 January 2021 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Candidacy to Completion Writing Community |
Thu, August 13, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM See description. Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication are hosting a virtual Candidacy to Completion Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation by focusing on strategies for connecting to complete. |
13 August 2020 - 2:00pm | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Candidacy to Completion Writing Community |
Thu, August 6, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM See description. Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication are hosting a virtual Candidacy to Completion Writing Community to help mitigate social isolation by focusing on strategies for connecting to complete. |
6 August 2020 - 2:00pm | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Copyright and Licensing for Open Educational Resources |
Tue, August 25, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
25 August 2020 - 1:00pm | Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office |
| Copyright for Graduate Students |
Mon, August 17, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
17 August 2020 - 11:00am | Library Research Commons |
| Defending the Doctoral Exam in a Virtual Environment |
This session will walk students through strategies for defending in a virtual environment and it will include: |
26 August 2020 - 2:00pm | Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Dissertations and Theses Formatting: Strategies For Successful Submission |
Thu, August 20, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
20 August 2020 - 1:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Dissertations and Theses Formatting: Tips For Successful Submission ONLINE |
Thu, August 6, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
6 August 2020 - 12:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Doctoral Tri-Council Workshop: Writing the Research Proposal |
Tue, September 15, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM See description. This virtual workshop is for doctoral students applying for Tri-Council funding: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, facilitators discuss particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. |
15 September 2020 - 10:00am | Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Essentials of Productive Teams |
More than ever, organizational success depends on people working together - effectively. The pressure to communicate productively, quickly turn ideas into profitable action and consistently deliver results never decreases. |
16 March 2021 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Foundations of Project Management I ( 2 Days) |
Learning teams of approximately five people each will be formed at the beginning of this session and will work together throughout the session. This will enable the participants to enhance their learning from each other, to experience the development of a strong team, and to develop a model of the culture that they will want to create and execute their projects. |
24 November 2020 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Foundations of Project Management I (2 days) |
Learning teams of approximately five people each will be formed at the beginning of this session and will work together throughout the session. This will enable the participants to enhance their learning from each other, to experience the development of a strong team, and to develop a model of the culture that they will want to create and execute their projects. |
26 October 2020 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Foundations of Project Management II (2 Days) |
Participants will work in learning teams of approximately 5 people formed at the beginning of the two-day course. Building on the skills developed in Foundations of Project Management I: A team-based approach, this course will emphasize skills of risk assessment, estimation, budgeting, resource schedule crisis management and continued focus on participating, building and managing teams. |
17 March 2021 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Foundations of Project Management II (2 Days) |
Participants will work in learning teams of approximately 5 people formed at the beginning of the two-day course. Building on the skills developed in Foundations of Project Management I: A team-based approach, this course will emphasize skills of risk assessment, estimation, budgeting, resource schedule crisis management and continued focus on participating, building and managing teams. |
30 March 2021 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Foundations of Project Management II (Online - 2 days) |
Participants will work in learning teams of approximately 5 people formed at the beginning of the two-day course. Building on the skills developed in Foundations of Project Management I: A team-based approach, this course will emphasize skills of risk assessment, estimation, budgeting, resource schedule crisis management and continued focus on participating, building and managing teams. |
19 August 2020 - 9:00am | Graduate Pathways to Success, Mitacs Training |
| Geocoding & Web Mapping with Python |
Mon, August 10, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
10 August 2020 - 1:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Geocoding & Web Mapping with Python |
Fri, August 7, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
7 August 2020 - 1:00pm | Library Research Commons |
| Geospatial Analysis & Visualization with Python |
Tue, August 11, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM See description. FREE. For more information and to register for this workshop visit: |
11 August 2020 - 1:00pm | Library Research Commons |
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Services
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Description | Provider |
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| 14-Day Writing Challenge |
The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. The Fall session is October 26 - November 8. Register through UBC's subscription. It's very simple... |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Career Coaching Opportunity: Appointments available to book |
Over the past several months, several colleagues on campus participated in UBC's Coaching for Career Influencers Program. As part of our ongoing development as learner coaches, we are required to engage in a minimum of 20 x 30-minute career coaching conversations. These mutually beneficial one-to-one coaching conversations, exclusive to graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, offer you a safe and confidential space to explore a concern or challenge you are experiencing and to work with you towards defining actionable goals for yourself, all while helping us enhance our coaching skills. |
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Drop-in Advising: Research Ethics |
Get expert answers to your questions about your research ethics application or research ethics in general. Book an online consult with staff from the Office of Research Ethics (BREB) by emailing: Wendy Bond, Research Ethics Coordinator – Compliance & Outreach Office of Research Ethics | VP Research & Innovation |
Library Research Commons, Office of Research Ethics |
| Free Statistics Consulting |
The Statistical Opportunity for Students (SOS) program provides one hour of free statistical advice, based on a submitted project description, to any UBC graduate student. Visit the SOS program page for full details. The SOS program is made possible through funding support from the Office of the Provost and Vice President, Research and Innovation. |
Applied Statistics and Data Science Group |
| One-to-One Assistance |
Consultations are available for Thesis Formatting, Citation Management, NVivo, SPSS, R, and GIS. Appointments are available in 30-minute or 1-hour increments. To request an appointment, please complete form. |
Library Research Commons |
| Subject Librarian Consultation |
Subject Librarians serve as the primary liaison between the Library and the academic departments on campus. They provide skilled reference assistance, manage the library's collections and provide instructional support to faculty. |
UBC Library |
| The Monday Motivator |
This weekly email provides positive energy and a productivity tip, with concrete and actionable steps to help with your week or semester. Sign up when registering! Register through UBC's subscription. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| UBC Graduate Student Online Support Group |
We know that UBC graduate students are facing ongoing changes in their daily lives in support of containing the virus causing COVID-19 for collective well-being. The uncertainty and stress at this time can feel overwhelming. Physical distancing make it more important than ever to maintain a sense of community. |
Wellness Centre, Counselling Services |
| Writing Consultations |
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication supports a diverse community of writers at UBC, at various levels of proficiency, across many types of graduate student writing situations: academic, creative, professional, and technical. Consider booking a one-on-one appointment with a peer writing consultant to support your writing projects. Please note that, in accordance with UBC’s institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Writing Consultations are moving online effective Tuesday, March 17th until further notice. Visit their website to learn more about hours, how to prepare for, and to book, a synchronous or asynchronous writing consultation. |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
Resources
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Title |
Description | Provider |
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| Annotated Research Articles |
A series of 8 annotated research articles from across the disciplines (listed under "Academic Writing Resources" here) . The annotations point out standard features of research articles, while accounting for disciplinary difference. Technical vocabulary appears in blue italicized text with relevant definitions in floating text. |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication |
| Bookable Project Rooms: Koerner Library Research Commons |
*Due to COVID-19, UBC Library branches across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses remain closed until further notice.* |
Library Research Commons |
| Dissertation Success Curriculum |
The 12-week Dissertation Success online, on-demand Program is designed for doctoral candidates who are focused on finishing their dissertation. Each module includes a recorded training video and resources. Register with the University of British Columbia's subscription |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Individual Development Plan, Health |
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has developed an online Individual Development Plan (IDP) and resources. The IDP is a tool that supports graduate students and PDFs in actively preparing for the career(s) of their choice by exploring career paths, establishing career goals, and identifying skill gaps, culminating in an action plan to achieve their career goal(s). |
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Individual Development Plan, Humanities and Social Sciences |
ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The ImaginePhD project is powered by the Graduate Career Consortium (https://gradcareerconsortium.org/; GCC). |
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Individual Development Plan, Sciences |
My IDP is a unique, web-based career-planning tool tailored to meet the needs of PhD students and postdocs in the sciences. This website was developed by AAAS/Science, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), and experts from several universities (see authors on their site). |
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Online Responsible Conduct and Clinical Research Courses |
Available online, on-demand are courses on Good Clinical Practice, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)- Life Science and Physical Science, Biomedical Research Ethics, Social and Behavioral Research, Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDG/IATA, Health Canada Division 5 - Drugs For Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects, and CITI Canada Privacy. These are available through a UBC subscription and are free to UBC students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. |
N2 Network of Networks |
| Pivoting to Online Teaching, Webinar Recording and Resources |
In this webinar Sara Schley, PhD, walks you through a practical framework for moving your course online quickly. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Planning for your Doctoral Exam |
To help prepare you for a smooth examination process, the doctoral exams team provides tools and resources including a checklist, sample workplan, and past presentation materials and recordings to help you map out a timeline for your final doctoral examination. |
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Scholarships and awards_Presentation materials |
Applying for graduate scholarships or awards? Past presentation materials and webinar recordings provide you with guidance. You may also find the tips and best practices helpful. |
Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Science Writing Resources |
Study guides, videos, and quizzes to help with Communicating Science, Finding, Integrating, and Citing Sources, Grammar and Style, Developing an Effective Writing Process, and more. There are also resources, including podcasts, that provide strategies for teaching writing, grading assignments, using peer review, giving feedback, and more. |
Science Writing Resources for Learning (ScWRL) |
| Statistics Webinar Series |
This 6-part statistics webinar series is annually presented by the Applied Statistics and Data Science Group. Slides and descriptions of each session are provided. |
Applied Statistics and Data Science Group, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Thesis Formatting Guides |
Templates and How-to-Guides for Formatting your thesis in PC and MAC |
Library Research Commons |
| Thesis Preparation and Submission |
Finishing your thesis or dissertation? G+PS provides sample templates, checklists, past presentation materials and recordings, as well as information on how to submit your thesis for review and final submission. |
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| Time Management (online course) |
If you find yourself frequently running out of time on a project or impending deadlines are making you anxious, this course is here to help. You’ll learn how to make the most of every minute, avoid procrastination and other “time thieves,” and create achievable plans and schedules, based on project management best practices. |
Mitacs Training |
| Understanding Stress |
Tips, resources, and in-person support for managing stress |
Wellness Centre |
| Video Guides to Writing and Research |
A series of videos to introduce students to the fundamentals of academic writing and research: “Writing in Situations”, An interview with Dr. Anthony Paré plus |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate Pathways to Success |
| WriteNow Summer Session, online supportive writing community |
This new program ($145US), exclusively for graduate students and postdocs, offers 12 weeks (May 17- Aug 8, 2020) of access to the WriteNow platform and timer for increased writing productivity, goal setting, and community support. Register through UBC's subscription. |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Writing with Integrity |
A short video in which Drs Susan Porter and Beth Haverkamp discuss the importance of writing with integrity (the importance of writing and contributing new knowledge and scholarship with integrity; avoiding plagiarism) |
Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication, Graduate Pathways to Success |