Dear Claire,

Welcome to the April issue of GradProspect, the newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs. This month, we encourage you to begin your #UBCGradJourney, invite you to check out UBC Vancouver's cherry blossoms and we hear about UBC's Three Minute Thesis competition winners. 

Begin your #UBCGradJourney

Whichever stage of the decision or application process you are at, you can begin your #UBCGradJourney by learning more about Vancouver and UBC's Vancouver campus.

UBC Vancouver is situated on the traditional territories of the Musqueam. Learn about the land on which our campus is located as well as the climate, culture & lifestyle, housing, food and much more on our Life in Vancouver page. Plus, check out and follow our social channels for more #UBCGradJourney stories, content and applicant advice.

Three graduate students earn top spots in UBC 3MT competition

At UBC, research goes beyond the lab and library and is making a real world impact. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition showcases student research at UBC and challenges graduate students to present their work in just three minutes! Building essential communication skills and connecting with researchers across disciplines while they showcase their work

This year’s winners tackled real-world challenges: Mona Behrouzian (Biomedical Engineering) is improving injury risk assessment for young athletes, Vienna Cheng (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is researching the effects of arthritis medications in pregnancy, and Jonas Welsch (Electrical and Computer Engineering) is developing sensor technology for green aviation.

Want to share your research on a bigger stage? At UBC, you’ll have the chance to through showcases such as 3MT. Read more about the competiton and our finalists. 

International Transgender Day of Visibility 

March 31 was International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.

Several events were held at UBC Vancouver including the raising of the transgender flag and lighting of the Ladner Clock Tower. Our events page also has some useful links for transger individuals and those who want to be an ally to transgender people. 

Upcoming applicant advice sessions

Join one or both of our monthly applicant advice sessions where we explain the grad school application process and answer your questions. 

5 places to see cherry blossoms at UBC Vancouver

Spring is a beautiful time to stroll around the UBC Vancouver campus: there’s something in bloom almost everywhere you look.

If you’re a fan of cherry blossoms, it’s worth seeking out certain spots beloved by UBC students, faculty and staff alike. These are the places where pink prevails and you can revel in the joy of petals falling gently in the breeze. 

5 places to see cherry blossoms at UBC

Community updates from across UBC

Download our Graduate School Application Guide

Our 37-page guide works to demystify the graduate application process and provide some practical advice to help make your application as strong as possible, whichever program or university you're applying to.  

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Follow our step-by-step approach to applying

If you are applying to graduate school at UBC, be sure to familiarize yourself with the process. Our website is packed with useful application information. A great place to start is our Application & Admission page, where you will find key steps to take before and during your application. Also, be sure to download our Application Guide, which is packed with useful advice on putting together a grad school application.