Trudeau Scholarships nominations – deadline to Grad Studies 28 Oct 2011
Call for Nominations: Trudeau Scholarships The Faculty of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 competition for the highly prestigious Trudeau Scholars Programme. These awards are for outstanding doctoral students whose work addresses one of the following four themes: – Human Rights and Dignity – Responsible Citizenship – Canada in the World – People […]
Let’s Talk Science volunteering recruitment
***An Invitation to all UBC graduate students to join Let’s Talk Science*** Interested in Science or Engineering? Enjoy working with kids and youths? Want to give back to your community? Let’s Talk Science is a national volunteering organization that strives to improve science literacy through outreach. We motivate and empower youth to use science, technology, […]
Registration now open for Early November Instructional Skills Workshop
Registration for the Early November Instructional Skills Workshop is now open. You can register for the ISW at the following link: http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/series/view/5 The Instructional Skills Workshop is a 3 day, interactive workshop focused on developing teaching abilities. Please note that the workshops are popular, and registration fills up quickly, so please register soon if you […]
September Graduate Pathways to Success Sessions at UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies
For full event details and registration information students may also visit: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events or e-mail graduate.pathways@ubc.ca . Registration is now open for the following sessions: Wed, Sept 14th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM: Navigating Your Final Doctoral Exam, registration open at https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g11d0 So, it’s Time to Write a Paper! This 6 session workshop begins Sept 28th however to register student MUST be […]
Workshop Programs for Graduate Students – Spaces Available!
This message is to inform you of the programs we offer at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT; formerly the Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth: TAG). We offer various professional development opportunities for Graduate Students who are interested in teaching and learning in higher education and would like time to practice and […]
Mitacs Step: free Professional Development opportunities for graduate students!
Registration is now open. What’s Mitacs Step? · Program provides graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to build on their professional and transferrable skill sets. · Opportunities are open to all past, present and prospective graduate students and postdocs. Why should you attend? · Strengthen your working relationships, increase your ability to connect with industry, […]
Students attend MITACS workshop: Managing Projects
Bioinformatics students: Emilia Lim, Young Song, Fong Chan Feedback from Emilia: It was fun and interactive, and I was surprised by the willingness of the participants to work together. The task at hand was to construct 2 wind turbines out of lego-like pieces within 12 mins, with 8 mins of prior planning. We were given […]
NSERC application form now available
The application form for the fall 2011 NSERC competition (Form 201) is now available for applicants. Updated program information and a link to the application form are available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp The Affiliated Fellowship application and reference forms will be posted on the Graduate Awards website later today. Regards, Brendan Brendan Morey Manager, […]
Raymond Lim has successfully defended his thesis!
Raymond Lim B.Sc., University of British Columbia, 2008 “Wide-scale comparison of transcriptome data and the role of microRNA in major depression and suicide.” M.Sc. Supervisor: Dr. Paul Pavlidis, Psychiatry and CHiBi, UBC August 19 , 2011
Call for Applications: DAAD Study Scholarship / Research Grant
Call for Applications: DAAD Study Scholarship / Research Grant Study Scholarships and Research Grants are available for highly qualified graduate students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers in all disciplines to study and carry out research at universities or research institutes in Germany. These scholarship provide funds for a period of study and/or research in Germany […]