Let’s talk mental health! – how we can better support ourselves and others
Contributors: Kim Bennett – MSc Student & Cristina Rubino – PhD Student When it comes to mental health, grad school is time fraught with uncertainty and evaluations but also growth and triumphs. For a lot of us there will be profound life changes outside of school that are also related to shifts in emotions […]
Gender & Sexuality in Rehabilitation Sciences
Contributors: Holly Reid Introduction In recent years, health research has begun paying closer attention to the varied roles of sex and gender in shaping health conditions and determining quality of life. Historically, sex and gender were overlooked as important factors in understanding disease and health conditions as well as their treatment. Through the late […]
Welcome 2024 RHSC New Students!
UBC’s Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences welcomes 14 new students this fall including MSc students David Zimmon, Paulina Malcolm, and Olga Radivojevic (pictured here).
Canada Graduate Scholarships/Affiliated Fellowships -Doctoral 2024 Competition
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) 2024 Competition Applicants applying through UBC will either be: If a student is not sure where to submit their application, they can consult the CGSD chart “Where should I submit my application?“ Applications will be submitted via each of the agency platforms. The application portals are now open and applicants […]
CGS-Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Program Fall 2024 Competition
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Fall 2024 Competition The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS […]
August Student of the Month
Name: Alanna Hind Program: PhD Supervisor: Jordan Guenette, PhD Tell us a little bit about your lab! The Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Laboratory conducts research to gain a deeper understanding of the physiological factors influencing exercise tolerance across a range of health conditions and chronic lung diseases. What project are you currently working on? I wrapped […]
2024 BC Graduate Scholarship Recipient – Jasleen Grewal
Meet this year’s BC Graduate Scholarship Recipient: Jasleen Grewal The province of British Columbia has funded graduate scholarships in any field of study, with emphasis on research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, and support for Indigenous students. The scholarships of $17,500 is awarded by graduate programs and disciplinary Faculties. Jasleen Grewal was […]
July Student of the Month
Name: Rinni Mamman Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Julia Schmidt Tell us a little bit about your lab! I am part of the CEDAR (Collaborative Evidence: Developing Awareness and Research) Brain Injury Lab based at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and supervised by Dr Julia Schmidt. Our lab collaborates with people with brain injuries, community associations, healthcare providers, and […]
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Visit our Awards & Funding page for upcoming award competitions.
Cristina Rubino Receives VCHRI Top Graduating Doctoral Award
Join us in congratulating Cristina Rubino, a recipient of VCHRI’s 2024 Top Graduating Doctoral Award! Cristina is a PhD Candidate in Dr. Lara Boyd’s Brain Behaviour Lab. Cristina’s doctoral dissertation defense will be held this August. The Top Graduating Doctoral award recognizes the outstanding efforts of VCHRI trainees whose pursuit of research has made them […]