Events

APSC Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series

A student-led initiative hosted by UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science that celebrates and amplifies the contributions of Black leaders across STEM, including students, researchers, and professionals, for mentorship, connection, and learning.

IRES seminar: Quantifying the material basis for well-being

12:30pm - 1:20pm

By integrating perspectives from positive psychology and public policy, this talk will reevaluate poverty assessment and eligibility criteria for federal assistance programs through a subjective well-being lens.

UBC Climate Justice talk: Bangladesh and the (Im)Possibility of Climate Justice

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Attend a lunchtime colloquium by Johns Hopkins University professor Dr. Naveeda Kahn. This event is a collaboration between the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for Climate Justice. A free lunch will be provided.

Webinar: CVs for the academic job market

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Formatting, content, and tailoring of the CV, the basic eight CV sections, additional sections you might want to include, how to structure the information, as well as some advice around CV mindset and how and when to update your CV content.

Articulating the why's and how's of your research

10:00am - 11:30am

Helps in crafting competitive grant applications, presenting at conferences, being interviewed on the radio, writing peer-reviewed publications, and even in job applications, interviews, and conversations in the professional world.

West Coast Virtual Annual Career Fair

10:00am - 4:00pm

SFU, UBC, and UVic students and alumni can peruse numerous potential employers that want to talk to you about your professional future and what their organisations have to offer.

Statistics Canada workshop: using data to tell a story

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Presented by Statistics Canada: communicating statistics effectively, and how to communicate visually, by adopting general data visualization guidelines to plan, organize, and visualize your data story.

Workshop: job searches

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Be strategic when researching the labour market; access the ‘hidden job market’; engage in career conversations to be connected and build a network; avoid isolation and negative thought processes.

Workshop: turning research findings into stories

12:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Workshop: academic publishing for grad students

1:00pm - 2:00pm

A foundational understanding of the key considerations involved in selecting appropriate publication venues and navigating the publishing process.

Cover Letters for the Academic Job Market

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Part of the eight-part CIRTL “The Joyful Journey: Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Series.”

BCRPA's Parks Professional Pathways conference

Join 300+ parks professionals from the public and private sector to share insights and strategies on the latest best practices, technologies and trends in parks planning, maintenance, and management. Hosted by BC Recreation & Parks Association.

Applying to grad school at UBC

10:00am - 11:00am

For those gearing up to apply to grad school, with insights and practical advice on your application strategy, whether you're a prospective UBC grad student or have started the application process.

Webinar: Research Statements for the Academic Job Market

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Job postings in higher education often require a research statement as part of the application process. This session will focus on assembling a research statement for academic jobs, the intended audience, and recent applicants.

BC Climate Resilience Summit

1:00pm - 5:00pm (+1 day)

a two-day interactive event bringing together researchers/academics, scientists, policymakers, community leaders, industry professionals, First Nations partners, and innovators of all kinds to advance climate and disaster resilience in BC.