Working with others
Building relationships inside and outside the university can help graduate students thrive and feel supported while learning from the experiences of others.
Services
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Grad Student Support Group |
About the group Are you a graduate student? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? This in-person support group is for graduate students to connect with each other in a non-judgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school. |
Wellness Centre, Counselling Services |
Resources
| Title | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Career Planning, Graduate |
Visit the graduate student career page for tools, resources, advice, and video stories to help guide your career planning and exploration. |
UBC Career Centre |
| Event Venues, Free |
The Graduate Student Society has several spaces within the Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Road, as well as the GSS Loft in the Nest,6133 University Blvd, available for graduate student professional development and social events as well as meetings and study groups. Learn more about the venues, their capacity, and how to reserve a space here. |
Graduate Student Society |
| Online Career Mentor |
Create a free profile on The UBC Hub to connect with a UBC alumni mentor from anywhere in the world. Gain insight on global job markets and industries, receive feedback on your job search materials and online profile, or conduct informational interviews. |
alumni UBC, UBC Career Centre |
| Hidden Handbook |
A mini-series of short videos (5 - 10 mins each), to provide quick tips for success in a variety of areas across the academic sphere. Join for free with UBC's subscription, then watch. Chapter 1: Accountability Matters: When it comes to research and writing, accountability matters. This video highlights three ways to increase academics’ accountability and boost their research productivity. Chapter 2: Creating Micro Goals to Maximize Your 30-Minute Writing Sessions |
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity |
| Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research (online course) |
Developed specifically for the UBC research community, this canvas course helps develop the understanding and application of appropriate EDI practices to the research environment. Start today. |
Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation |