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Welcoming graduate students to campus

There are upcoming orientation events and activities for everyone.

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Dr. Jacquelyn Cragg appointed as Strategic Advisor, Postdoctoral Affairs

Dr. Cragg is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà graduate students and postdoctoral fellows supported with government funding

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà researchers supported through federal investments in Tri-Agency funding competitions.

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Announcement of Dr. Shannon Hagerman, Dean and Vice-Provost pro tem, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

As Michael Hunt starts his planned administrative leave, Dr. Shannon Hagerman from Forestry will be stepping in.

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Period pain is real pain. New website developed by graduate student helps raise awareness about period pain

Zeba Khan, a PhD student at the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Lab at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ, shares how they developed the Period Pain is Real Pain campaign.  

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Update on unionization of Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃV

The BC Labour Relations Board has released their decision regarding the application of CUPE Local 2278 to vary its existing bargaining unit.

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Congratulations to the class of 2025

1,943 graduate students will be walking across the stage during convocation from May 21 to 29.

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Dr. Leila Harris appointed as Strategic Advisor, Graduate and Postdoctoral Funding

Dr. Harris is a Professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and also in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice.

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Impact Story: Health ethics, policies and practices

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà graduate students research and improve health systems from across disciplines.

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Search - Strategic Advisor, Postdoctoral Affairs

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies invites expressions of interest in joining the unique team at the Faculty and the Postdoctoral Fellows Office. 

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Graduate teaching assistants recognized

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà has recognized 19 graduate students for their work as Graduate Teaching Assistants. 

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Doctoral student awarded Trudeau Foundation scholarship

Tyler Paetkau, a PhD student in population and public health has been recognized for his work in health ethics.

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Dr. Alison Lister appointed as Associate Dean, Student and Supervisor Support

Dr. Lister is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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PhD Collab Pilot opens for second year of funding

PhD student and faculty teams can submit proposals for funding of up to $100,000.

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà professor Marina von Keyserlingk wins national graduate mentorship award

A professor in the Applied Animal Biology Program in the Faculty of Land and Food systems was recognized by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies. 

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Public Scholars Initiative accepting applications

Doctoral students can apply for this innovative program to receive up to $10,000 twice.

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Three graduate students earn top spots in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà 3MT competition

Students competed to best present their theses to a general audience in just three minutes. 

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Work with Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies is hiring Work Learn positions over the summer.

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28 graduate students compete in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ's Three Minute Thesis

Come watch and learn as graduate students compete in the Semi-Finals on Tuesday, March 11.

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Impact Story: Women's experiences of immigration

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà graduate students produce impactful research on how systems shape the experiences of women immigrating in a variety of contexts.

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Participate in the graduate student experience survey

The 2025 Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) runs until March 15.

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Participate in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ's Three Minute Thesis competiton

Graduate students are invited to participate in departmental open heats from now until the semi-final events in March.

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Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards support graduate students

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà is pleased to launch the 2025 competition for the Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards.  

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Dr. Henry Yu re-appointed Principal of St. John’s College

Dr. Yu has been re-appointed in his role for a five-year term.

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Extension of appointment for Dr. Michael Hunt, Dean pro tem

Dr. Michael Anthony Hunt has been extended as Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies from January 1, 2025 to June 15, 2025.

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Supporting the graduate student community and experience

The Faculty of Graduate Studies has been working on numerous projects and initiatives over the past several years in response to concerns about housing affordability, food insecurity, and the general health and wellbeing of graduate students.

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Graduate Student Listening Session Report

On September 26, Dr. Michael Hunt, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice President Students, co-hosted a listening session for graduate students at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Vancouver. Learn about the findings.

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Search - Associate Dean(s)

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies invites applications for one or more positions of Associate Dean.

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Graduate student researchers receive Wall Awards

19 graduate students have been recognized for their work in tackling environmental challenges.

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Search: Associate Dean, Indigenous

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Indigenous.

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