UBC Okanagan Graduate Studies

UBC Okanagan Graduate Studies Our role is to support grad students, postdoctoral fellows and the UBCO community in achieving a tier-one academic, professional and personal experience.

Award opportunity: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program of...
09/07/2026

Award opportunity: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year program designed to train engaged leaders with the skills required to turn their ideas into action and contribute concretely to addressing the challenges facing their communities, Canada, and the world.

The Foundation welcomes applications from candidates across a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants’ research must be directly relevant to the future of Canada and related to one or more of the foundations four founding themes: Human Rights and Dignity; Responsible Citizenship; Canada and the World; and People and their Natural Environment.

At the time of application, applicants must be in either the first or second year of their PhD program.

Eligibility Verification Deadline: October 2, 2026
Reference Deadline: October 30, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

Visit https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca for more information.

If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice before starting graduate school, what would it be? We asked c...
09/01/2026

If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice before starting graduate school, what would it be?

We asked current and former graduate students to share the tips, lessons, and reminders that helped them succeed, and we're bringing their answers to you weekly throughout September.

From managing expectations to building connections and finding balance, you'll hear real experiences from people who've walked the path before you.

Follow along for practical advice from the grad student community.

08/28/2026

Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities!

08/28/2026

Housing is out of reach. AI is rewriting entry-level work. Anxiety is climbing. But this is also the best-educated, healthiest and most connected generation in history

Join debaters Renee Merrifield, Dr. Paul Kershaw, Shreya Saxena and Mario Canseco as they tackle the question: Are we leaving a better world for the next generation?

Tickets are now available: https://ok.ubc.ca/ubc-okanagan-debates/

🎓 Graduate students: Set yourself up for success!A strong supervisor–student relationship can make all the difference to...
08/27/2026

🎓 Graduate students: Set yourself up for success!

A strong supervisor–student relationship can make all the difference to your graduate experience. Join this workshop to learn practical strategies for effective communication, setting clear expectations, and maintaining work-life balance throughout your graduate journey.

đź“… September 10
🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m.
đź“Ť UNC 334
🎤 Led by Dr. Sabre Cherkowski and Dr. Mike Deyholos, Associate Deans, College of Graduate Studies

Whether you're new to graduate studies or looking to strengthen an existing supervisory relationship, you'll leave with actionable tools to support your academic goals and wellbeing.

đź”— Register today: https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/building-an-effective-relationship-with-your-graduate-supervisor/

Call for Applications – UBC Sustainability Scholars (Paid Internships)The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC...
08/25/2026

Call for Applications – UBC Sustainability Scholars (Paid Internships)

The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects.

We are currently accepting applications for 10 internships that will commence October 15, 2026. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply.

Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organizations, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing sustainability and climate action across the region. Each Scholar receives $7,812.50 to complete 250 hours of work.

For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website: https://sustain.ubc.ca/teaching-applied-learning/ubc-sustainability-scholars-program

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Sunday, September 20.

Want to know more? Attend an information session on September 14 at 5 pm (register via the link).

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and community at this social gathering for current UBC graduate stude...
08/24/2026

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and community at this social gathering for current UBC graduate students and UBC alumni. This free, relaxed, and welcoming gathering offers an opportunity to expand your network. Exchange perspectives with scholars and professionals across disciplines and career stages over drinks and complimentary refreshments.

This event is hosted by the College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students’ Association.

Register: https://event.fourwaves.com/2026homecomingubco/pages

08/21/2026

Thinking about a Master of Design? Hear directly from the faculty shaping the program.

Join UBC Okanagan Master of Design faculty for an online conversation about the MDes academic experience, the program’s interdisciplinary approach and what students can expect during and after their studies.

Bring your questions and hear firsthand from faculty as you explore whether the MDes program aligns with your goals.

September 15 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT
Online

Register through the link in our bio.

This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, guides participants through the proc...
08/17/2026

This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, guides participants through the process of depositing datasets into the UBC Borealis collection. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session emphasizes best practices for sharing and preserving data in alignment with institutional and funder requirements.

Participants will learn how to:

- Prepare and organize research data and documentation for deposit into Borealis
- Navigate the Borealis platform and complete metadata fields effectively
- Apply licensing, access controls, and versioning to support open, ethical, and reusable data sharing

Register: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4016262

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