Speaker: Dr. Paul Insel, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Medicine UC San Diego Professor Insel’s research has focused on G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), their expression, signaling mechanisms, regulation, and functional roles in health and disease. His recent work identified expression of GPCRs in native cells and tissues and the potential of novel GPCRs as therapeutic […]
Graduate school applications typically include a statement of intent or purpose, whereby prospective students describe their research background and expertise and begin to map out a research plan. But how do emerging scholars craft their identity in this high-stakes document? Research shows that the scholarly identity prospective students construct in these statements must demonstrate the […]
Many graduate students feel unsure how to describe their skills and competencies to non-academic employers. This workshop will address questions about: Highlighting accomplishments, transferable skills, and appeal to non-academic employers Strategies for looking for work and approaches to access the hidden job market. Informational interviews, and how they can help with the job search Finding […]
Join us for an interactive virtual event about research being conducted by the UBC-led “Mend the Gap” team for spinal cord injury (SCI). Drs. John Madden, director of the research program, Wolf Tetzlaff, associate director and lead of the biology and medicine team, and Tanya Barretto, from the ethics and translation team will discuss new […]
Discover life-changing opportunities with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), a highly prestigious, fully-funded master’s program supported by the European Union (EU). In this session, students will learn how to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, gain insights into preparing a strong application package, and explore the academic and […]
JEIEI (Jeollanamdo Office of Education International Ed. Institute) is an education institute under a provincial office of education in South Korea, and we are looking to invite UBC students interested in careers in TESL (teaching English as a second language)! In this information session, our team will introduce our programs and the direct and prioritized […]
Curiosity moves us. Determination gets us there—because progress doesn’t happen on its own. See how we push forward.
