LFS Today July 2, 2021
By imelda cheung on July 2, 2021
Lunch & Learn Series – Today
September Prep Roundtable by Gabriel Smith and Duncan McHugh
This Friday, we’re skipping the formal presentation in favour of a drop-in session. Stop by with a question or join in a discussion about what you’re doing to prepare for September and the fall term. We’ll chat about some of the options available for lecture capture and ways to approach hybrid teaching.
To register for this session, visit:
https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cscumsqDwrG9OI5NHXco_FeqnmI0pzdWM1
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Sustainable Friday
Your sustainability tip of the week is
Manage a team? Consider using an app such as Asana, Teamshare, or Monday to help track goals, project completion, and more.
Do you have a sustainability tip to share with your colleagues? Send it to mcm-lst@lists.ubc.ca and lfs.today@ubc.ca! Tips can cover a range of settings, from lab work to your community to working from home.
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SPARC Workshops for SSHRC Insight Grants
SSHRC Insight Grant 2021 Writing Bootcamps
See examples of successful grants and receive writing prompts followed by Q&A and dedicated time to work on proposal drafts with support from the research development officers. Jul. 13, 14 & 15.
Receive Peer Feedback on SSHRC Insight Grant Proposals
Submit your project summary to register to participate in UBC’s internal review program for the SSHRC Insight Grant. Register and submit draft one-page summaries by Jul. 26.
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Housing Supply Challenge: Round Two
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Impact Canada has announced Round Two of their Housing Supply Challenge, inviting applications from across Canada to propose new ideas and solutions that break down the barriers that limit new housing supply. Round 2 of the challenge, “Getting Started Round: Pre-development Processes”, is now open with applications due Wednesday, August 25, 2021
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/housing-supply-challenge/round-2-housing-supply-challenge
UBC is only able to submit one application per round of the Housing Supply Challenge. We are therefore asking researchers to submit an expression of interest to determine whether an internal selection process will be necessary to determine which UBC application will go forward.
Researchers should indicate their interest in the competition by Friday, July 2nd at 5pm via an email to heather.frost@ubc.ca. All interested applicants will be contacted with next steps before the end of July.
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Job Posting: Organic Research Specialist
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking an Organic Research Biologist with expertise and experience in the field of organic agricultural production. The successful candidate will work with the lead research scientist of the Organic Research Program at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre, established in 2007, in the creation of research projects, and implementation of existing and new projects.
The closing date for this job posting is July 21 2021 at 11:59pm (PDT).
Click here for more information and to submit an application
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Metro Vancouver Update – June 2021 Issue
In this issue, you can read more about the 10th annual Caring for the Air 2021 report, which reveals that despite population growth, Metro Vancouver’s air quality has steadily improved over the past decade. Our improved air quality can be attributed to progressive regulations, proactive management plans, more stringent air quality objectives, and education and outreach programs.
Click here to read the issue
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