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Creating a Compelling Grant Proposal: Advice for Success (Prof. Mark Johnson, Faculty of Science, IRES/ EOAS)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Mark Johnson 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Does writing a research proposal feel daunting? Unlock funding opportunities by learning how to write a compelling grant proposal. In this seminar, Dr. Mark Johnson (Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric and Institute for Resources Environment and Sustainability)…
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Research Blitz: Grad Students Share Their Research on Biodiversity Conservation, Restoration, Management and Governance
Oct. 21, 2024 Speaker(s): Graduate Students 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Curious about what other grad students are researching? Join us for speed presentations, where you’ll get a glimpse of the diversity of topics in biodiversity conservation and interdisciplinary solutions. Connect with peers and expand your academic network. Plus, enjoy…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Prof. Matthew Mitchell’s Path Towards Interdisciplinary Ecological Research (Faculty of Forestry and Land and Food Systems)
Monday, November 4, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Matthew Mitchell 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Matthew Mitchell (Department of Forest Resources Management in the Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Land and Food Systems), whose work focuses on the how to manage human-dominated landscapes, for both people…
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Managing Stress and Building Resilience (Mélissa Lafrance and Vanessa Linton, UBC Wellness Centre)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Speaker(s): UBC Wellness Centre 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Is academia feeling overwhelming? Prioritize your well-being at UBC and beyond with our wellness workshop. Learn about the resources available to support your mental health and discover strategies for managing stress and building resilience in the demanding…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian’s Journey to Indigenous Conservation with the ISAAK OLAM Foundation
Monday, December 9, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Meet and connect with Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian, Director of Education and International Relations of the IISAAK OLAM foundation, an organization focused on empowering Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada. Learn about her path, and how ISAAK…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Cole Burton’s Story
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Cole Burton 3:30- 4:30 pm, Location TBD Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Cole Burton (Department of Forest Resources Management), whose work focuses on conservation science and human-wildlife coexistence. Learn about his journey and connect with this inspiring faculty member. Plus, enjoy some free snacks!
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Anil Shrestha’s Story
Monday, May 12, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Anil Shrestha 12:00 -1:00 pm, Location TBD Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Anil Shrestha (Department of Forest Resources Management), whose work focuses on Ecosystems and Climate Change, Education and Pedagogy in Forestry and in Sustainable Forest Management. Learn about his journey and connect with this inspiring faculty member. Plus,…