Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Yu Tong (Emily) Tang, our new VP External, starting October 1st! Here is a bit about her:

"My name is Yu Tong (Emily) Tang and I am a first-year Master of Arts student in Kinesiology. I have many years of experience with student-led advocacy. I am currently on the Youth Advisory Board of Action Canada where I am helping advance sexual health and rights for Canadian youth across the country. I am also working with Women and Gender Equality Canada where I am helping with a national #ItsNotJust gender-based violence campaign. In my undergrad, I have served as the Co-President of the Health Sciences’ Student Association as well. On my mandate as your VP External, I would like to address the housing crisis, increase graduate student funding, advocate for accessible childcare, and better mental health support, as well as more funding for sexual violence prevention and education. I am also committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion through my advocacy work. I’m so excited to represent your voices and get to know you all!"

We look forward to working with you!

The GSS Graduate Coaching program aims to equip graduate students with frameworks and tools to enhance leadership communication. Through practice, in and outside of the classroom, participants will develop a ‘coach approach’ and learn to incorporate these skills into their everyday conversations with peers and colleagues. 

Join us for a Coaching Hybrid Info Session on Wednesday, September 27th, at 5:30 PM at the GSS Loft, or from the comfort of your own space via Zoom!

Please RSVP to secure your spot, and we'll send you the Zoom link and more information closer to the date.

Looking to meet other graduate students and relax? Join the GSS and GPS for a round or two of boardgames! RSVP your attendance to participate in a slew of boardgames at the GSS Loft (4th Floor of the AMS Student Nest), or just show up and have fun! All students welcome, not just new students!

Interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, the most spoken language in the world with 918 million native speakers, but not sure where to start? Join us for this 6-week beginner conversational class and learn together in a small group setting with other like-minded participants. 

The BGSN invites all Black grad students to start off the new school year with an evening of fun and some lighthearted competition! Refreshments will be provided and there are raffle prizes to be won!

Date: Friday, September 29th 

Time: 5:00 pm

Where: GSS Loft, top floor of AMS Nest building

The CUPE 2278 Welcome BBQ is coming up on September 28th! Come find us in the CUPE Office, at the top floor of the Thea Koerner House. The first 30 minutes will be for the GAA bargaining team elections, then we will have food and fun for all! Please indicate below if you'll be attending the event (start @ 5:00 pm).

 Sign up to become a GSS Representative on UBC Committees! You can represent grad students on important committees such as the Academic Affairs Committee, Snow Policy Committee, Dean Appointment Committee, Disability Rights and Policy Committee. These volunteer positions are a low time commitment, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful change. 

Interested? Fill the form below and you'll be contacted whenever a spot opens up.

Seeing people around campus carrying GSS tote bags? Or maybe you've seen someone sporting a GSS hat or sunglasses on the bus, and wondered how you can get some of this swag. The good news is that you too can get your hands on some GSS swags — and that too for free!

Fill this form and enter a swag giveaway contest. We'll be doing weekly draws! Also follow us on Instagram (@ubcgss) to learn about more opportunities to win swag. 

Each campus-based competition is open to faculty and staff at the respective campus. All projects must be led by both an academic faculty member and a senior staff member. Projects may be up to 2-years along, starting in March 2024 and ending in March 2026. 

Interested? Check out the link below for more information!

Dates and details attached 

Students can register on CareersOnline 

More sessions in the coming weeks

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 4th + 5th 

All employer details on CareersOnline 

Congratulations to our lucky swag giveaway winners! 🎉🎁

• Valerie Zimmermann (Linkedin/ Instagram)
• Joachim Stassart (Linkedin/ Instagram)
• Leslie Chan (Linkedin/ Instagram)
• Wan Hei Cheng (Linkedin/ Instagram)
• Natalie Stewart (Linkedin/ Instagram)

Check them out @ubcgss on Instagram. Want to be the next lucky winner? Fill out the form below!

The BioInnovation Scientist (BIS) Program: Foundations provides fundamental knowledge in therapeutics development while simultaneously building the professional skills necessary to succeed in the Canadian life sciences industry.

The BIS Program: Foundations is open to individuals possessing at least a BSc. or equivalent degree, who are either newly employed in industry or working/training in academia, with a view to transition into commercial organizations. Applicants must reside in Canada and apply before the September 27th deadline using this link.

As UBC graduate students, there are many gardens, museums, and events offered free of cost when you bring your UBC ID card. Visit the links below for hours and more information.