Researchers find social media to be a very valuable part of their professional presence in the world. It can open career doors, build collaborative opportunities, and enable you to develop an engaging, expert reputation internationally.

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Who: English learners with intermediate or above skills What: Zoom discussion about current events in English When: 12-1 PM,every other Friday January 22nd, February 5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd How: click https://oist.zoom.us/j/94474395223 to join at 12PM

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“QuickFix” - identify your transferable skills through in an interactive card sorting activity!

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Want to practice your conversation skills with other Japanese learners? Join us for Advanced Conversation in Japanese every Thursday from 5-6 during the spring semester.

The topic will change every week.

Project, task, and knowledge management tools can help teams of all sizes focus their efforts, improve productivity, and break down communication barriers.

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Have you studied Japanese for a while but are still hazy on some of the basics? Join us for a seminar series reviewing かった past tenses, dictionary form (short form), て form of verbs and the た past tense.

This seminar is aimed at students in Basic 5 - Intermediate 1 who need to strenghen their grammar to advance to the next level.

Tuesdays from 5-6 PM during the spring semester

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) webinar is an interactive session designed to acquaint researchers with the ethical and regulatory issues that arise in the context of responsible scientific research.

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Join us to understand and apply positive thinking when we meet people from other cultures for the first time.

“QuickFix”- improve your application materials in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!

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Learn how to check in and out of doctor's appointments, describe pain and symptoms, and speak in emergency situations, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/98080668912 )

Aims:

To understand the role of positive thinking when we meet people from other cultures for the first time.

To reconsider the approach we use to build relationships at work.

Particpants should have an upper intermediate level of English fleuncy.

Please visit this page closer to the date to download the attached handout.

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Learn how to call a taxi, give directions to a location, and describe a place with simple adjectives, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link:https://oist.zoom.us/j/97075839903)

“QuickFix”- improve your application materials in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!

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Register and join us as we go over the absolute basics of academic writing.

This four part series will cover

Strategies, audiences, purpose, organisation, styles and flow

Learn how to have a basic conversation in Japanese, including speaking about likes, dislikes and the weather. You'll also learn some high-frequency phrases that you hear often in Japan.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/96739628850)

This workshop offers unique opportunities to boost your daily productivity and handle challenges of busy workplace filled with interruptions and distractions.

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An interactive online workshop series “Leadership and Management Skills course” provided by highly-skilled trainers from hfp consulting , that provides professional development training exclusively to scientists worldwide. A course certificate is available upon completion.

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Learn how to ask questions about ingredients and allergens, ask about price and quantity of goods, and pay for your purchases at the register, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Watch the videos at this link , then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/99994874703)

“QuickFix”- improve your academic CV in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!

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Different cultures may have different values and approaches when it comes to making decisions. How can I manage the decision making process effectively in meetings? Join us to find answers to this question.

This discussion focuses on supporting researchers on how to create a great impact from research according to a funder`s requirements. W e will look at the reasons for the increase in emphasis on impact from research, what the implications are for younger researchers, and what initial steps you can take to begin to include impact in your research. ​ Please join us and learn how!

Learn how to introduce yourself, answer questions about your nationality and speak about your job.

No Japanese experience necessary!

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Why does comminication sometimes go wrong? How can I communicate bad news sensitively?

Join us to answer these questions.

During this workshop participants will learn the foundation of a project management and how to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints.

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