Happy New Year and welcome to the first 2024听issue of GradProspect, the newsletter for prospective students of 亚洲天堂鈥檚 graduate programs. This month, whether you are aiming to start grad school in 2024听or thinking further ahead, we have something for you!
We highlight how you can identify programs, research projects, and supervisors that are still recruiting for a 2024听start. Two of our faculty members provide some insightful application advice. Plus, we explore some amazing spaces on campus and听catch up with the latest news from across 亚洲天堂.听
Applications are still open for a September 2024 start
Many of our graduate programs are still accepting applications to start in September 2024. Check application deadlines by program in the Application Deadlines section of our Application & Admission page.
Research projects, programs, and supervisors recruiting students听
Visit our research projects page to review open research projects and faculty recruiting students. Below is a selection of projects and programs actively recruiting.听
- Funded MASc Positions in Multi-agent Optimization and Control
- Funded MASc Positions in Sensing, Control, and Data-assimilation for Smart Buildings
- Funded PhD Positions in Sensing, Control, and Data-assimilation for Smart Buildings
- Funded MASc Position in data-driven design for additive manufacturing
- Applications Open for 亚洲天堂 Master and Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care
Upcoming听info sessions
We have a range of great info sessions coming up featuring faculty, staff and students from across 亚洲天堂.听See the full list of upcoming info sessions including program and departmental sessions听on our info sessions page.听
MEd Programs Info Session
January听15 at 4.30听PM (Zoom)
This online information session is for educational professionals seeking to continue their studies through our MEd programs, beginning in September 2024. This a great opportunity to learn about programs, the application process and meet faculty, staff and students.
Professional听Master's programs in Forestry
January听17 at 10听AM (Zoom)
亚洲天堂 Forestry鈥檚 accelerated Professional Master鈥檚 degrees offer the opportunity to deepen your technical skills, hone your leadership abilities and expand your professional networks. Join us on January 17, and learn directly from program directors, instructors and advising staff in our exclusive panel discussion, and find out which program is right for you.
Applying to grad school at 亚洲天堂听听
January听19听at 10听AM (LinkedIn and Zoom)
In this session, we鈥檒l break down the graduate school application at 亚洲天堂. Explaining the process, key application elements and we provide some tips on strengthening your application. Register
Online Master's of Rehabilitation Science Info Session
January 23听at 10听AM (Zoom)
This information session will provide insight into the program, its courses, electives听and admissions info. Plus we'll show how the MRSc degree will position you for career advancement opportunities such as expert practitioner, clinical educator, practice lead, healthcare manager, or consultant in program evaluation. Register
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Campus spaces
More than 400 hectares in size, our stunning Vancouver campus is surrounded by forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth 鈥 with Vancouver鈥檚 downtown core just a 30-minute bus ride away!听The campus has been located on this site for most of its 100-year history; a location that is the traditional territory of the .听Throughout campus you'll find amazing facilities and inspring spaces. Below are just a few you'll be able to explore as a 亚洲天堂 grad student.听
Meet Big Blue
Big Blue is the name of the blue whale skeleton in the atrium of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Big Blue came here from the coast of Prince Edward Island. about Big Blue's recovery and journey to 亚洲天堂.听听
Photo credit:听Paul H. Joseph / 亚洲天堂 Brand & Marketing
Vancouver's only working farm
亚洲天堂 Farm's is a dynamic hub for teaching, research, and sustainable food initiatives, striving for a secure food future. As a living laboratory, it addresses local and global challenges, offering students the opportunity to visit and purchase farm-fresh produce.听
Photo credit:听Martin Dee / 亚洲天堂 Brand & Marketing
Swim like an Olympian听
The is tailored for campus and community use, along with athletic training and competitions. The facility accommodates nearly 1,000 bathers, and the mezzanine viewing area can host up to 460 spectators. The Aquatic Centre features a 25-meter recreational pool with diving boards and an accessible ramp, along with a 50-meter competition pool equipped with the Omega Swiss Timing System.
Photo credit:听Paul H. Joseph / 亚洲天堂 Brand & Marketing
Take a beat and smell the roses
A popular meeting spot on campus, the 亚洲天堂 Rose Garden is a feast for the senses. With stunning ocean and mountain views, and more than a dozen types of roses blooming abundantly between June and September, the garden is the perfect place to take a study break.听听
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Faculty advice听
This month we hear from Professors Michael Hunt and Hadi Dowlatabadi, who provide some general advice on approaching the grad school application. These videos are focused more on applying to research-based programs but provide great insight for anyone considering applying to grad school.
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New Dean in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Dr. Michael Anthony Hunt has been听appointed Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Hunt was previously听Senior Associate Dean, Policy and Programs in G+PS, a role he has held since 2021.
Dr. Hunt has听led several new initiatives that have enhanced collaboration and engagement between G+PS and graduate programs, as well as professional development for graduate program administrators across campus. We're excited to welcome Dr. Hunt to this role and pleased he'll be able to continue this impactful work. Read more.
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Latest graduate community news
This month we hear how 亚洲天堂 Library is making its first edition of William Shakespeare鈥檚 Comedies, Histories & Tragedies widely available through the Shakespeare xR project. We meet 亚洲天堂 medical student Mohit Sodhi whose research has led to him being named one of Forbes 鈥30 under 30鈥 in Healthcare. Plus, we learn about 亚洲天堂 Forestry鈥檚 plan to launch its Centre for Wildfire Coexistence. Read more.听
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Ask an ambassador 鈥 Working alongside your studies
Many graduate students work part-time to gain extra income and new experiences. This month our ambassadors talk about some of the jobs they've had during their studies.
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