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.

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/

๐ŸŽ“ Graduate students: Set yourself up for success!A strong supervisorโ€“student relationship can make all the difference to...
08/27/2026

๐ŸŽ“ Graduate students: Set yourself up for success!

A strong supervisorโ€“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.

๐Ÿ“… September 10
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00โ€“4:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ UNC 334
๐ŸŽค 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.

๐Ÿ”— Register today: https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/building-an-effective-relationship-with-your-graduate-supervisor/

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

Call for Applications โ€“ 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 Studentsโ€™ 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 programโ€™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 โ€“ 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

Effective September 1, 2026, the minimum funding for PhD students will increase to $40,000 per year for the first four y...
08/14/2026

Effective September 1, 2026, the minimum funding for PhD students will increase to $40,000 per year for the first four years of a PhD program. All full-time current and incoming UBC PhD students are eligible for the minimum funding package.

The minimum funding package can be comprised of scholarships, such as the Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarship, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and some forms of employment. For full details of the funding sources that contribute to the minimum funding package, please visit gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/minimum-funding-policy

The College of Graduate Studies has been working closely with graduate programs to ensure that all eligible students receive the new minimum funding amount. If you have not already received a communication from your program regarding your funding package for the 2026/2027 academic year, please expect communication by the beginning of September. If you do not receive information about your funding package by that date, please reach out to your graduate program coordinator directly.

Are you eager to bring your idea to market but unsure where to start?As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may s...
08/11/2026

Are you eager to bring your idea to market but unsure where to start?

As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may sense the commercial potential of your work but need guidance on how to take the first step and tap into the resources around you.

Validate Foundations Pacific is a free three-day online training program that will give you the essentials of research commercialization, delivered by from ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ. Learn how to strategically position your project and capitalize on opportunities like 's Validate program, Innovation UBC's Venture Founder, and public innovation grants.

Open to graduate student researchers and postdoctoral scholars from universities and colleges across Canada.

๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป:
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ.

โ€” August 19, 12:00 to 12:45 PM PT
โ€” September 2, 12:00 to 12:45 PM PT

Applications are due September 4, 2026.

โ†—๏ธ Info session links and more info: https://innovation.ubc.ca/lab2market-validate-foundations

โ„น๏ธ is a nationwide program that helps researchers build the skills to commercialize their work. , in partnership with SFU VentureLabs, forms the Pacific Hub for Lab2Market.

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