Governor General’s Gold Medal | February 2024
One gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the doctoral degree. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the master’s degree with a thesis. This […]
CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards | February 2024
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS), with sponsorship support provided by ProQuest. There are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; […]
February Student of the Month – Rebeca Hernández Gamboa
Name: Rebeca Hernández Gamboa Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Tell us a little bit about your lab! We study the role of physical activity and exercise on the health and quality of life of older adults. We particularly aim to optimize the function of those who are at risk of dementia. What project are […]
February Alumni of the Month – Tzu-Hsuan Peng
Name: Tzu-Hsuan Peng Program: MSc Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “Reliability, Validity, and Feasibility of Remotely Conducting Clinical Balance and Walking Assessments via Video-Conferencing Platforms for People Following Stroke” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? My thesis topic and research interests pivoted because of the pandemic outbreak. We adapted traditional clinical […]