Doctoral Deadlines for December 31 Program Completion

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Attention Ph.D. students:

The deadline for submission of Nominations for External Examiner for PhD candidates wanting to complete on the timeline for December 31, 2023 Program Completion was last Friday, August 18. While this is a slightly flexible deadline, forms should really be in by Friday this week, to avoid delays. 

A couple of notes for you – the forms were recently updated, and there was a slight glitch in the PDF of the form, which has now been corrected. If you are having issues, please download the form again to the newest version. Second, we’ve had quite a few forms with errors, so please check the information carefully before sending, so that we can move forward without delay.

As a reminder, the other dates candidates need to meet are as follows: 

FRIDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2023 – Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination

FRIDAY, 15 DECEMBER, 2023 – Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination

FRIDAY, 5 JANUARY 2024 – Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Students will be able to choose to defend either in person or on Zoom. We will work with students to select the most appropriate mode for their defence.

Please distribute this email to any faculty or students you think may be interested.

Best,

Robyn

Robyn Starkey (Pronouns: No Preference)
Doctoral Exams Coordinator
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
The University of British Columbia 170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 822 3989
robyn.starkey@ubc.ca | grad.ubc.ca

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

Upcoming CNS Webinar! Type 2 Diabetes Remission: Exploring the Evidence, the new Diabetes Canada Guidelines, and Practical Tips

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Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 13:00 – 14:00 ET

Click Here to Register for this Free Webinar!

Are you ready to explore an exciting breakthrough in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) treatment?

Join us on September 7th, 2023 as speakers Dr. Jonathan Little and Dr. Barbara Oliveira delve into the latest insights, evidence, and practical strategies for achieving T2D remission.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission – defined as the withdrawal of glucose-lowering medications with HbA1c returning to sub-diabetes thresholds sustained for 3 months– has emerged as an exciting new treatment goal that can provide hope for persons living with what is traditionally considered a “chronic and progressive” condition.

This webinar will:

  • Present concepts and criteria for T2D remission as published in the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines and Consensus Report  by the Endocrine Society, European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Diabetes UK, and American Diabetes Association (ADA).
  • Share the latest evidence-based research that supports the possibility of T2D remission through nutritional interventions.
  • Offer practical and clinical aspects of the T2D remission journey and how healthcare professionals can support people who would like to pursue this approach.

Featured Speakers:

Jonathan Little, PhD, University of British Columbia

Barbara Oliveira, PhD, RD, University of British Columbia

Webinar moderated by Dylan Mackay, PhD, University of Manitoba

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:
  1. Understand the concept of T2D remission including its recent emergence as a potential treatment strategy and the criteria/definitions used by national  and international guidelines.
  2. Become familiar with the evidence supporting nutritional interventions for T2D remission, including clinical trials using low-calorie diets and low-carbohydrate diets.
  3. Learn how to support and empower individuals for sustainable lifestyle changes by reviewing practical aspects and strategies to support individuals with T2D in making sustainable dietary modifications to promote remission and long-term improved health outcomes.

Click to download the flyer and spread the word!

Click Here to Register

GradUpdate – EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments, PT GAA position, CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Anti-Racism Response Training, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments, PT GAA position, CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Anti-Racism Response Training, and more.

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

CAREER

P/T GAA for a grad student in the Faculty of Educ or Arts
Work with a team of Educational Leadership stream professors in UBC Mechanical Engineering, APSC assisting with the dev’t of multi-campus learning resources & technology.
$27/hr | 10 hr/week Learn more and apply by Thursday, Aug 24

TEACHING

EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments
Online | Are you a new or returning Teaching Assistant (TA) at UBC Vancouver? Join a session to learn how you can build a more equitable learning environment:

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies workshop
Online | Wednesday, Sep 27 | 9 am – 12 pm PT | $50 Register by Sep 20

Employer-ready Training
Mitacs training offers a suite of training designed to improve core competencies sought by employers. Courses are organized in bundles and students must complete an online self-paced e-learning module before registering for a facilitated session. Upcoming sessions include:
Project and time management | Pre-requisite is “Spur up your project management and time management skills” | Sep 15 | 9 am – 11:30 am EDT
Incorporating REDI into your project | Pre-requisite is “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion” | Sep 8 | 12 – 2:30 pm EDT
and many more…
Learn more

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In person | Wednesday, Sep 6 | 10 am – 1 pm Register

Zoom link added: Thesis Defense – ISLFS – MSc – Aleesha Jones

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UBC – The Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces
The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems)

Aleesha Jones

“Identifying Systemic Barriers to Co-Developing Indigenous Food Systems Research within Colonial Institutions: A Case Study of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada”

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 12:00 PM

Room 350, MacMillan Bldg.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ubc.zoom.us/j/61961971622?pwd=UDB2SXJLWUlhaEgyeDlhY1JnZHM3QT09


EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. W. Valley

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. E. McAuley – Co-supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Mullinix – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. E. McAuley – Co-supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Mullinix – Committee member
Dr. JT Cornelis – External

 

Registration is live! Non-nutritive Sweeteners & Health: Unravelling the Evidence & Controversy

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Pour lire en français, cliquez ici.
Registration is open!

Advances in Research & Practice Non-nutritive sweeteners & health:

Unravelling the evidence & controversy

January 27, 2024 – Toronto (and live-stream options)

The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) is proud to announce its
2024 Thematic Conference that will take place on January 27th, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown and by live-stream.

As dietary guidance and public health measures continue to call for reductions in the intake of free sugars to prevent weight gain and cardiometabolic risk, there is growing interest in sugar alternatives or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) that can sweeten foods and beverages without providing excess calories. However, inconsistent findings in observational studies and clinical trials have obscured dietary guidance regarding NNS, creating confusion among the scientific community and the general public. A comprehensive understanding of the evidence on NNS and health is needed to guide practitioners and policymakers in helping the population achieve free sugar targets for optimal health.

This one-day thematic conference will:

  • Address the role of NNS as a replacement for sugars
  • Summarize the evidence on NNS and health outcomes
  • Reconcile the discrepancies.

Conference Program
Segment 1: Sugars Reduction – where are we, what do we need to do?

Explore the evolving landscape of public health policies, labelling, targets, and food source signals for sugar reduction.

Segment 2: Role of Sweeteners – Are they safe? What are perceptions?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of various sweetener types, risks, safety concerns, and metabolism.

Segment 3: What is guidance saying: Public Health vs. Clinical Practice?

Delve into the dichotomy between public health guidance and clinical practice, examining evidence, and strategies for alignment.

Segment 4: Mechanisms: Is there biological plausibility?

Investigate the potential mechanisms behind the uncoupling hypothesis of sweet taste and the impact of sweeteners on the microbiome and metabolism.

Panel Discussion and Wrap-Up:
Engage in a dynamic panel discussion with experts and conference co-chairs, summarizing key insights and addressing lingering questions.

View FULL PROGRAM and to REGISTER

Virtual (individual and group) registration options are available
For more information visit:
 https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration

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Développements récents en recherche et pratique nutritionnelle
Les édulcorants non-nutritifs et la santé:
démêler les preuves de la controverse

27 janvier 2024 – (Options de diffusion en direct disponibles)

La Société canadienne de nutrition (SCN) est fière d’annoncer sa conférence thématique de 2024 qui aura lieu le 27 janvier 2024 au DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown et en diffusion en direct.
Les lignes directrices et les mesures de santé publique actuelles en matière d’alimentation continuent de pointer vers la nécessité de réduire la consommation de sucres ajoutés pour prévenir le gain de poids et les risques cardiométaboliques, ce qui suscite un intérêt grandissant pour les solutions de rechange que sont les édulcorants non nutritifs, qui permettent de sucrer les aliments et les boissons sans en augmenter l’apport calorique. Or, l’obtention de données contradictoires dans le cadre des études d’observation et des essais cliniques a créé une certaine ambiguïté autour des recommandations relatives à l’emploi de ces édulcorants, semant la confusion dans la communauté scientifique et dans la population générale. Nous devons nous attacher à mieux comprendre les données expliquant les effets des édulcorants non nutritifs sur la santé si nous voulons mieux guider les professionnels de la santé et les décideurs publics dans la lutte qu’ils mènent contre la consommation de sucres ajoutés afin d’améliorer la santé de la population.

Cette conférence thématique d’une journée

  • Aborder le rôle des NNS en tant que substitut des sucres
  • résumera les données probantes sur les NNS et les effets sur la santé
  • Réconcilier les divergences.

Moments forts de la conférence
Séance 1 : Réduction de la consommation de sucre – Où en sommes-nous et que devons-nous faire?

Explorez l’évolution des politiques de santé publique, de l’étiquetage, des objectifs et des signaux provenant des sources alimentaires pour la réduction des sucres.

Séance 2 : Le rôle des édulcorants – Sont-ils sûrs? Quelles sont les perceptions à leur égard?
Acquérez une compréhension approfondie des différents types d’édulcorants, des risques, des préoccupations en matière de sécurité et du métabolisme.

Séance 3 : Quelles sont les recommandations? – Santé publique versus pratique clinique
Plongez dans la dichotomie entre les directives de santé publique et la pratique clinique, examinant les preuves et les stratégies d’alignement.

Séance 4 : Mécanismes – Est-ce plausible sur le plan biologique?
Enquêtez sur les mécanismes potentiels derrière l’hypothèse de désaccouplement du goût sucré et l’impact des édulcorants sur le microbiome et le métabolisme.

Discussion en groupe et Conclusion
Participez à une discussion en groupe dynamique avec des experts et les coprésidents de la conférence, résumant les points clés et abordant les questions persistantes.

Pour consulter le programme et vous inscrire, cliquez ici.

Des options d’inscription virtuelle (individuelle et en groupe) sont disponibles.

Pour plus d’informations, visitez :

https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration?&lang=fr

DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON
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