This session will walk students through the doctoral examination process, and strategies for defending in a virtual environment. It includes:
- Steps in the doctoral examination
- Timelines and pressure points
- Defending virtually (what has changed and what is the same)
There will be time for Q & A.
FACILITATOR:
Robyn Starkey's work is focused on assisting UBC doctoral candidates with preparing for their final examinations.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
General registration opens on Monday, July 26th, at 9:00 AM PST.
Priority will be given to UBC graduate students registered in the current academic session.
After registering, you will receive confirmation and additional event details within 2 - 3 business days at the e-mail associated with your community.grad.ubc.ca account. If you experience any difficulty using the online registration tool, please e-mail us at graduate.pathways@ubc.ca.
Events and Opportunities
The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/ |
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS |
Using RefWorks for Citation Management Build and customize a website with Jekyll Dissertation Success Curriculum |
CAREER EXPLORATION |
Doctoral GRA Position: Supporting Writing in STEM project Connect with Biotech and Life Sciences Professionals: CEO of Endless West |
RESEARCH SKILLS |
Powerful searching with Regular Expressions Geocoding & Web Mapping with Python Understanding Spatial Data: Map Projections |
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT |
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) |
WRITING AND COMMUNICATION |
Literature Reviews: Writing |
DON'T BE A NO-SHOW: Please email us at least 24 hours prior, if you are no longer able to attend this event. If available, we can provide you with resources related to the session topic when you cancel.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please email graduate.pathways@ubc.ca, 604-827-4578, well in advance of the event.