Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Info Session: online webinar to learn more about this program // January 22nd
Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Info Session The Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) is a 9-month, course-based master’s program that provides the geospatial skills and landscape ecology context required to tackle pressing environmental issues. Prospective students interested in learning more about this program can attend an online info session Monday January […]
Field School Elective Course – School of Change: learn about social and environmental challenges while visiting the coastal communities of BC and Washington in the 5-week course // Deadline February 1st
IN THE FIELD, FOR THE FUTURE Do you want to contribute to positive change in the world? Do you want to understand social and environmental challenges in a more interdisciplinary and immersive way? Join an international group of students and instructors for an extraordinary five-week program. Cycle, kayak, boat and walk through the Salish Sea, […]
Reading Week Projects 2018: Make the most out of your reading week – apply for a 3-day long Reading Week project and give back to your community // Deadline January 26th
Get involved with your community by registering for a Reading Week project. These 3-day long placements happen in the lower mainland and give students the opportunity to work in an environment that interests them, whether that be the outdoors, an elementary school, or a non-profit. See the full list of projects and sign up at […]
Canadian Conservation Corps
The CWF Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) is a three part program designed to deeply engage young Canadians in our natural and cultural heritage through service, adventure and reflection. This program will recruit 90 young people (ages 18 to 30) and will engage them over a 9-month period in a comprehensive program that will progress from […]
International Development Course for Upper-Year Students //
International Development enthusiasts, do any of the following pique your interest? Politics in the Global South/ Developing World Alternative theories of international relations Chinese investments in African development How emerging marketsshape the international order Careers in international development Chris Coulson (4, Political Science) and I, Rohina Dass (4, International Relations) are coordinating a Student Directed Seminar in Term 2 of the winter […]
UBC Aboriginal Student Research Mentorship Program // Deadline to apply December 11
This initiative pairs Aboriginal students with faculty members or postdoctoral research fellows as mentors. Eligibility: Undergraduate students at the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses who self-identify as Aboriginal. When: January to April 2018 Deadline: December 11, 2017, 8 PM http://aboriginal.ubc.ca/research/research-mentorship/
NCRC Travel Grant: present your undergraduate research at Harvard University // Deadline December 8th
Interested in presenting your research at Harvard University? Undergraduate Research Opportunities is proud to present the NCRC Travel Grant, an award that covers the cost of travel to Harvard University’s National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) in January. The NCRC is one of the largest undergraduate conferences in North America and open to students of all […]
International Course Offering: Ecological and Environmental History of Costa Rica in Transnational Perspective
Looking for a way to get some experience and learn how to apply your knowledge beyond the classroom? The International Service Learning program as course-based and co-curricular experiences which can help you do just that! Applications processed in the order received until December 10th, 2017, or until the program is full, whichever comes first. To check out all […]
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Info Session // February 15th 5:30pm
Hello! We are the UBC Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Ambassadors this year! The BMSC is a world class research station were you can take upper-level courses for credits towards your degree. Situated in the town of Bamfield, within the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nation in Barkley Sound, and adjacent the Pacific Rim National […]
Master of Wood Material Science, European Forestry and Forestry programs at University of Eastern Finland: scholarships available // Deadline January 31st
Wood Materials Science Master’s Degree Programme in Wood Materials Science is a course-based programme that trains experts in production and use of wood for novelty bio-based materials, products and energy. Our graduates find work as technology specialists, researchers, and project managers in development organisations and R&D departments of bio-based industry and energy cluster. MSc European […]