Register now for the upcoming PDA Career Virtual Panel discussions – two sessions with previous UBC postdocs focusing on their career paths after their time at UBC! Registration link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WNug7ADF5qXqtw
Events
Bloedel Conservatory and Queen Elizabeth Park Social 2025
Join the UBC and SFU Postdoctoral Associations for a social event at the Bloedel Conservatory and Queen Elizabeth Park on Thursday 17th April!
4-5 PM – Visit the Bloedel Conservatory (Free Entry)
5 PM – BBQ at Queen Elizabeth Park
Feel free to join for both parts of the event or just one.
Summer Beach Party 2024!
Come and catch up with your UBC postdoc peers at Jericho Beach on Wednesday June 26th for a summer beach party. Food and drinks will be provided!
Postdoc Bowling Night 2024!
Ready to rock and bowl?! 
Then join us for the PDA Bowling Night Social!
When: Thursday February 29th at 5-7pm
Where: Grandview Lanes (2195 Commercial Dr, Vancouver)
+1’s are welcome but will be required to pay $15.
Food will be provided.
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WZJBsfqF8K7DAq
Halloween Social
Oh my gourd! It’s almost Halloween?! Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Postdoc Social!
When: Thursday October 26th at 6pm
Where: Glitch (2287 West Broadway, Vancouver)
Register now:
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Sm7Ey8AxfuP3Yq
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Events
On October 18th 2023, we welcome Dr. Guofang Li to discuss her research in the Faculty of Education, including her work on linguistic diversity. This will include a Q&A with Dr. Li on thriving as a postdoc.
On November 29th 2023, we welcome Dr. Maria Hubinette to discuss a framework for thinking about EDI in different aspects of research, as well as systemic and organizational barriers and biases for early career researchers.
Both events will take place in LSI 4301, from 12:00PM-1:30PM.
We hope to see you at both events! Lunch will be provided.
Register for one or both events here:
https://qualtricsxmrnv72wb33.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LZG085hIxyldpY
UBC Postdoc Research Day – Register and Submit an Abstract Now!
Do you want to learn about the Vancouver research and industry ecosystem? Do you want to share your research? Do you want to connect with your peers? Do you want to win awesome prizes? If so, then register for UBC Postdoc Research Day now!
When: December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Where: Life Sciences Institute (2350 Health Sciences Mall, UBC Vancouver) and virtual
https://qualtricsxmrnv72wb33.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbrQEvWasEAYzqu
***Deadline for abstract submission is November 16th.
***Deadline for registration is December 11th.
UBC Postdoc Research Day!
Do you want to share your research? Do you want to connect with your peers? Do you want to win awesome prizes? If so, then save the date for UBC Postdoc Research Day!
When: December 14, 2023 (Thursday).
Where: Life Sciences Institute (2350 Health Sciences Mall), UBC Vancouver.
Who: All UBC postdocs.
More details coming soon!
3-Minute Postdoc Slam!
Do you want to strengthen your skills in science communication? Do you want to share your research in a brief 3 minute presentation? Do you want to hear about the amazing research other UBC postdocs are doing? Then join us for the PDA 3-Minute Postdoc Slam (3MPS)!
When: Monday September 18th, 4-6pm (evening reception from 6-8pm)
Where: Life Sciences Institute, room 1003
Who: All UBC Vancouver postdocs are welcome.
Register and submit an abstract now (deadline September 1st):
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0x0H6O0EtpO1Az4
Postdoc Research Day 2022!
Hey UBC Postdocs! 
Join us for Postdoc Research Day on Dec 6th, 2022!
Do you want to share your research? Do you want to connect with your peers? Are you excited to learn about successful interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your research? Do you want to win awesome prizes? If so, then submit an abstract and register for Postdoc Research Day!
When: December 6, 2022 (Tuesday); 9:00 am-6:00 pm; Evening Reception from 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Life Sciences Institute (2350 Health Sciences Mall), UBC Vancouver
Who can attend: All UBC postdocs, graduate students, and RAs (Registration required)
Who can present: All UBC postdocs
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6m0SGIf0OBE333E
Submit an abstract (250 words max) using the link above.
Deadline for abstract submission: November 18, 2022, 11:59 pm PT
