Attention:  PhD Candidates

The deadline for submission of Nominations for External Examiner for PhD candidates wanting to complete on the timeline for Spring 2023 Graduation was last Friday, November 25. While this is a slightly flexible deadline, forms should really be in by Friday this week, to avoid delays. It’s hard to get responses to our invitations once we get to mid-December.

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

FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY, 2023 – Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination

FRIDAY, 24 MARCH, 2023 – Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination

FRIDAY, 21 APRIL, 2023 – Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Students who miss the Graduation Deadlines may still finish in time for the April 30, Program End date. These dates are similar, but a little later.

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.

There is an information session for students about the Doctoral Exam process organized by Graduate Pathways to Success on Tuesday, December 6 at 2pm. Students who are interested in attending this Zoom session can register here: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/22625-doctoral-defence-doctoral-examination-defence-procedures

Important reminders:

The deadline for students to submit their CGS-Master’s applications via the Research Portal is before 5:00 pm PT on 1 December 2022. This deadline is set nationally and is not flexible; UBC has no administrative authority/means to extend the deadline for applicants.

The same deadline applies to the Affiliated Fellowships applicants: before 5:00 pm PT on 1 December 2022
Detailed Affiliated Fellowships-Master competition information with links to application and reference forms is available at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships-masters-program.

CGSM application materials cannot be revised after the deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the application instructions and presentation standards when preparing their application.
Details about this award opportunity, including eligibility and evaluation criteria, are available at
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp and UBC website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-masters-cgs-m-program

Important reminders regarding transcripts:

• The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies does not provide transcripts for award/scholarship applications.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit up-to-date transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies via the Research Portal before the deadline. An application will be deemed ineligible if it does not include the up-to-date transcripts required for determining grade point average (academic standing) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent).
• Transcripts cannot be updated or submitted separately after the deadline.

Important reminders regarding reference assessment forms:

• Referees (faculty members) are strongly encouraged to complete their assessments and submit them via the Research Portal well in advance of the December 1 deadline (instructions).
• Applicants cannot submit their CGSM application until the two reference assessment forms have been completed and submitted in the Research Portal. The deadline will not be extended for applicants who are unable to submit because of missing reference assessments.

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Check out our LFS branded merchandise to show off your faculty pride! Available for purchase online or in-store at the UBC Bookstore. 

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• LFS Travel Mug with Straw – The ultimate mug to keep your morning coffee warm throughout your lectures!
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• LFS Bamboo Cutlery Set – Never use plastic cutlery again! This cutlery pack has everything you need for meals.
• LFS T-shirt – Comfy and stylish for everyday wear! Comes in white and black.
• LFS Baseball Hat – The perfect hat to protect you from the heat or rain.
• LFS Lined Notebook- Made with recycled paper and cardboard, this notebook is perfect to jot down class or meeting notes.
• LFS Apron – Made with stain resistant fabric, this apron in perfect for students who are always cooking in the kitchen!

Shop all LFS merchandise here, or in-person at the UBC Bookstore.

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Karen Lee (She, Her, Hers)
Director of Marketing and Communications
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2357 Main Mall | Vancouver British Columbia | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 827 5297 | Cell 604 312 6343
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