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2015 DivE In Seed Grant Call

The Second Annual “DivE In” Seed Grant Competition, co-sponsored by AERA Division E and Deboose, is an innovative way of providing seed monies to Division E graduate students and recent graduates (first 5 years after graduating). 4 to 5 finalists will be selected from among the submissions to “pitch” their research idea in a 3-minute presentation […]

Mitacs Funding for Research Links between France and Canada

Mitacs is pleased to offer student mobility opportunities between Canada and France. There is a call for proposals for: Globalink Research Award – Campus France Globalink Research Award – Inria Globalink Research Award – Sorbonne Universités Funding and eligibility criteria may vary. Apply by February 27, 2015, for Inria or March 13, 2015, for Campus […]

Upcoming Writing Workshops

Research Writing in Education: Summarizing and Synthesizing Voices: Writing a Literature Review (September 19) Examine ways researchers introduce and orchestrate “voices” already at work in their area. Presenting at a Conference (October 17) Learn more about responding to calls for papers and preparing your presentation. Beginning and Ending: Writing Introductions and Conclusions (January 16) Take […]

Competition Announcement: Mackenzie King Competition

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships Deadline: Monday, 2 February 2014 Amount: $8,500 – $10,500 (subject to change) The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded each year. The value has recently been approximately $8,500 but is subject to […]

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Everyone has a role to play in preventing sexual assault. You can help end the violence. Get consent.Consent is a voluntary and enthusiastic “yes!”. It’s needed for every sexual activity and can be revoked at any time. Learn more about consent Have healthy, respectful relationships.Learn more about relationships and respect. Be an active witness.An active witness is […]

17th Annual International Conference on Women and Education

Where: Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, England When: March 22 – March 26, 2015 Register by: January 30th Register at:www.oxfordroundtable.co.uk Direct inquiries to:coordinator@oxfordroundtable.com We are pleased to invite you to become a member of the Women and Education Round Table. Membership is limited to approximately 35 interdisciplinary scholars who have a particular interest […]

Graduate Pathways to Success sessions:

Natural Resources Canada 2015 Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP) Info Session Monday, January 26th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Where: Graduate Centre Ballroom, 6371 Crescent Rd. Interested in working for the federal government? The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to recruit talented policy analysts through its Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program. This […]

Koerner Library Monthly Workshops

Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot! Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about the nuts and bolts of formatting: tables of contents, page layout, numbering, headings, front matter, and […]

Positive Space Workshop Availabilities

The Positive Space Campaign is an initiative intended to help make UBC more receptive to and welcoming of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, trans-identified, two-spirit, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBT*TQIA+) communities, individuals and issues of sexual and gender diversity on campus. It aims to foster a welcoming atmosphere and inclusive, respectful dialogue on campus for people […]

Graduate Pathways to Success session: Essentials of Productive Teams

Thursday, January 22nd 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  For a complete session description, see https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/12099-essentials-productive-teams To register, visit https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3c98 This event is being hosted in partnership with the PDFO and postdoctoral fellows may register through the Postdoctoral Fellows Office. To view an event calendar listing graduate student workshops including those by CTLT, the Research Commons, […]