LFS Today Jan 5, 2022 | LFS Intranet 2020

News

NSERC introduces new Alliance International grants

NSERC is pleased to announce the launch of the Alliance International grants, a new funding stream to support Canadian university researchers working with leading international academic researchers to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects of global importance that will generate benefits to Canada.

Alliance International offers two grant types. Catalyst grants will provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaborations in the NSE disciplines. Collaboration grants will provide up to $100,000 per year for up to three years, allowing Canadian researchers to participate in international projects and leverage the best international expertise.

Alliance International is a new, permanent stream of Alliance. There is no deadline to apply and grants will be awarded throughout the year. Please visit the program description for more information or contact allianceinternational@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

Premium Brands focuses on local management, refrains from integration with acquisitions

Dr. Ron Wasik, an adjunct professor at UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, was quoted about the defining trait of Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

Read more on the Globe and Mail article here.

Events

Jan. 11 – Getting Started Teaching Online with Zoom

Are you new to teaching or facilitating online with Zoom or need a refresher? Join us for this introductory online session exploring some of the basics of teaching online with Zoom.

There is an optional 30-mins practice time from 1:00-1:30 pm after the presentation. Feel free to stay to practice using Zoom.

Session Topics:

Set up your Zoom sessions
Share lecture slides and online content
Use polls, breakout rooms and non-verbal communication for interaction
Good practices in synchronous teaching

Facilitator: Lucas Wright, Educational Consultant: Learning Technology, Teaching and Learning Professional Development, CTLT

Tuesday, January 11
12 – 1pm

Jan. 12 – UBC Dimensions: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policies

Over the last two years, the UBC Dimensions project team has been conducting a comprehensive institutional scan of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)-related policies, programs, initiatives, and demographic data, and has performed an in-depth assessment of the university’s research-related systems, practices and culture.

Members of the UBC research community now have an opportunity to review and provide their insights and feedback on the summarized results of this work. Virtual engagement sessions are open to members of designated equity groups in the month of January 2022, while an interactive online dashboard will be made available to the wider UBC research community in the new year.

We recognize that several institutional strategic initiatives are working to advance EDI and decolonization at the university, in which extensive consultation processes have been conducted. To honour community members’ previous contributions, available information from ongoing work is being utilized where possible. We will also endeavor to only engage participants on identified information gaps and issues.

Please visit research.ubc.ca/dimensions/engagement to learn more and, for members of equity groups, to register for the engagement sessions. Registration closes on January 12, 2022.

Deadlines

Jan. 10 – Genome BC Societal Issues Competition – Intake 3

Genome BC is proud to announce the third intake of its Societal Issues Program. The focus of Societal Issues – Intake 3 is how to increase adoption of genomic tools in Pacific Salmon fisheries. Projects will investigate the knowledge lifecycle (creation, translation, adoption) and bridging of Traditional Knowledge with Western science related to these technologies. By identifying opportunities and barriers of technology adoption, the aim is to establish practical and realistic recommendations for the uptake of genomic tools for resource management of these vital species.

Projects may request up to $130,000. There is no co-funding requirement. Projects must have a term of between 12 and 18 months and be led by researchers in social sciences, humanities, and related areas of study.

Statements of interest must be submitted by January 10, 2022. The form and guidelines can be found here.

For more information and to apply please contact societalissues@genomebc.ca

Jan. 12 – 2021 Winter Term 2 Final Exam Requests

2021 Winter Term 2 Final Exam Requests due on Wednesday, January 12, one week from today.

ALL WINTER TERM 2 INSTRUCTORS: If you have not yet done so, please complete the Examination Request Survey by 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Please refer to the December 14^th edition of LFS Today for more details.

If you do not submit your request by this deadline your final exams for Term 2 courses may not be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact LFS Scheduling Services at lfs.scheduling@ubc.ca.

Jan. 12 – Summer 2022 Work Learn Proposals (Internal Deadline)

With the winter session well underway, you may have begun to consider the possibility of hiring a student for the summer term to work in your lab, unit, or department. Working on campus is an excellent way for students to gain professional skills and experience, apply their knowledge in a practical setting and develop strong connections within the UBC community.

With this in mind, we would like to announce that proposals for the Summer 2022 Work Learn Program (May 1, 2022-August 31, 2022) are being accepted January 5-21, 2022. For those new to the Work Learn Program, if your proposal application is successful, your student’s position is subsidized at $9 per hour for a maximum of 300 work hours from May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. Most Work Learn students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week during the summer term.

The LFS internal deadline for proposals is 12:00 pm noon on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The external deadline for proposals is 4:00 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Find the application forms and details here.

Jan. 21 – Graduate Research Days

From February 24 to 25, the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (ChemE) at U of T will be hosting select applicants to learn more about its outstanding graduate research programs. This exclusive event will include interactive sessions with current graduate student, alumni and admissions staff. You’ll also get the chance to meet 1-on-1 with professors to learn more about their labs!

Following GRD, select participants will be invited to discover in-person, through an expenses-paid trip to U of T, the value of a ChemE graduate degree and the global impact our students and researchers are making!

To be considered for an invitation, please apply by: January 21, 2022.