GRADUATE STUDENTS
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
Mental Health Literacy
Online, on demand Canvas course | Enrol
Check out the Wellbeing Training and Education available.
BIPOC Community of Care Circle
A space for Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour to gather within the UBC community and discuss their experiences with one another.
In-person | Every other Wednesday, Mar 20 - Apr 3 | 5 - 7 pm | Email to register | Topics include:
- Mar 20 - Allyship
- Apr 3 - Community Care 2
Grad Student Support Group
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work & life? This support group is for grad students to connect in a non-judgmental & welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
In-person | Wednesdays | 3 - 4:15 pm | Learn more and register
Deadline Reminder for Spring 2024 Graduation
PhD:
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 - Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024* - Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
MSc:
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 - Last Day for Final Master's Oral Examination
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024* - Acceptance of final, approved master's thesis by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
* It normally takes a minimum of five business days for your thesis to be reviewed after you submit it to cIRcle. Please plan ahead for this and check your email in case you are asked to make corrections. Your submission is not complete and you will not meet deadlines until your thesis has been approved, and you have received an official email receipt.
Student Support Services
Grad Student Support Group
In-person | Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Apr 3 | 3 - 4:15 pm Register
Awards
PALM Trainee Virtual & In-Person Conference Graduate Awards
The PALM GPS Program invites applications for PhD graduate students to present their work at international conferences. Each virtual award will be valued at ~$250.00 each and each in-person award will be valued at ~$1,000.00. The awards will be split over 2 cycles; cycle 1 for January through June, and cycle 2 for July through December. More information including eligibility and the application are included here.
Cycle 1 application deadline: April 1, 2024
Professional Development
UBC Bioimaging Facility
The UBC Bioimaging Facility provides microscopy access, training and service to researchers across and beyond UBC.
- Optical microscope infrastructure for light/fluorescence, confocal, multi-photon,and live-cell imaging.
- Electron microscopy infrastructure and advanced sample preparation including cryo-preparation for electron microscopy, routine SEM and TEM, Cryo-SEM, Cryo-TEM, TEM tomography, Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM), and CryoFIB-SEM.
- Training and technical support for users from diverse research disciplines from life sciences to material sciences.
More information can be found here.
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
Check out additional upcoming ISWs.
Course Opportunities
Recommended Course Opportunities:
PATH 521 (3 CREDITS) - Introduction to the Pathogenesis of Human Disease
(Runs June - July) This course focuses on reviewing current areas of medical research with emphasis on cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and sepsis. Course Coordinator: Dr. Honglin Luo
Course Objective and Learning Outcomes:
The objective is to provide students with the ability to understand modern research techniques and how they are being applied to increase our understanding of pathogenic mechanisms. Upon completion of this course, students should be familiar with selected current research topics related to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and sepsis.
If you would like to register, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator Heather Cheadle.
