UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is hosting a workshop specifically for faculty and staff members on Supporting International Graduate Students (not intended for graduate students). This session will focus on strategies and best practices to support international students, taking into consideration their expectations, their programs and career prospects, as well as the unique cultural and […]
The Office of the Dean and Vice-Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies invites faculty members and PhD student teams to submit a proposal for the PhD Collab Pilot Initiative. The PhD Collab pilot provides guidance and awards up to $100,000 to support inter/transdisciplinary teams of UBC PhD students, faculty members, and others as appropriate, to […]
We live in a culture that emphasizes being perfect as a virtue in everything from body image to relationships to career achievements. The problem is that life and being human, in spite of our best efforts, is messier than this. Having high standards is one thing, but taking a perfectionistic approach to life can actually […]
Graduate students today have a plethora of academic and professional obligations as well as opportunities they may engage in during their graduate journey. There are also many ways to define success both within and after graduate school. How do you choose which opportunities to take advantage of? Are you setting yourself up to succeed in […]
This interactive workshop will be facilitated by staff members of UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Counselling Services to assist graduate students in building strong working relationships with their supervisor and committee members to support their progress through their graduate programs. Become aware of conversation skills and tools to support a positive relationship with your […]
Are you a new graduate student starting in May or September 2025? Come to this session to interact with current graduate students from the Black Graduate Student Network (BGSN) to learn more about life at UBC, in Vancouver, and Canada. Join to ask all your lifestyle and living situation-related questions such as where you can […]
