Events

PDA Postdoc Talks: 16 February 2016

Details for the event:
The Railway Club – 579 Dunsmuir St. at Seymour
Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00pm
RSVP for our event here

Postdoctoral researchers are critical to the research performed at academic institutions. UBC ‘Postdoc Talks’ is a public forum that will allow you to learn more about what postdocs do in an engaging, informal and fun atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, so share the word with your friends and family!

Please click on the links below for more details regarding our two speakers and their talks! Follow the links for a summary of the speakers’ presentations.
Dr. Timo Schaefer:
Liberalism as Utopia: Mexico in the Age of Revolution, 1820-1846
Dr. Britt Drögemöller:
A genetic prescription – using genomics to personalize medicine

PDA SOCIAL: Bowling Sat 20 February

Join us for some Bowling on Saturday 20 February at 7:00 pm at Commodore Lanes.

Cost: $7.50 per person (1 hour of game time) + $2.50 for shoe rental.
Significant others are welcome.

RSVP by Wednesday 10 February. We have booked two lanes, so places will be based on a first come first serve basis and payment is required in order to secure your place. You can pay $10 by email transfer (details for this are in the notification that you will receive after RSVPing) or by contacting us to organize alternate payment.

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POSTDOC SOCIAL: Annual Whistler Trip 18-20 March

Whistler
Get away from it all and experience the pristine beauty of Whistler as we head out on our annual PDA Whistler Trip. Join us on the third weekend in March for our some skiing/snowboarding/cross country followed by good fun and company in the evenings at the Alpine Lodge, where we will be staying. Significant others are welcome.

Cost for Friday & Saturday night’s accommodation: $120 per person (includes light breakfast and tax).

RSVP by Tuesday 16 February. We have booked 16 beds, so places will be based on a first come first serve basis and payment is required in order to secure your place. You can pay $120 by email transfer (details for this are in the notification that you will receive after RSVPing) or by contacting us to organize alternate payment. Unfortunately refunds after the 16th of February date will not be possible.

Make sure to RSVP early as spots book up quickly! You can also organize your own accommodation and we’ll let arrange to meet with you so that you don’t miss out on the fun.

Pass and equipment info:
You are responsible for purchasing your ski pass and/or equipment rentals. If you purchase an Edge Card online 48 hours in advance you can save up to $20. A 1-day edge card costs $99 versus $119 for regular window ticket rate. More info here. Discounted ski/snow board rentals are available at the Alpine Lodge. Check out the Whistler Blackcomb site for more information relating to passes, rentals and lessons.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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POSTDOC SOCIAL: BierCraft

BierCraft

Celebrate the start of 2016 and join us for drinks in the fireplace room on Thursday 28 January at 7:00 pm at BierCraft, Wesbrook.

Significant others are welcome. If you are keen to join, sign up here. Visit our website for further details

Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

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POSTDOC SOCIAL: Curling

Curling
Join us for some Canadian Curling on Saturday 21 November at 2:00 pm at Marpole Curling Club. After hitting the ice, we will move upstairs for some celebratory drinks.

Cost: $22.50 per person (incudes instruction and 2 hours of game time).
Significant others are welcome.

RSVP by Wednesday 11 November. We have booked two sheets of ice so places will be based on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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PDA Postdoc Talks: 17 November 2015

Details for the event:
The Railway Club – 579 Dunsmuir St. at Seymour
Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00pm
RSVP for our event here

Postdoctoral researchers are critical to the research performed at academic institutions. UBC ‘Postdoc Talks’ is a public forum that will allow you to learn more about what postdocs do in an engaging, informal and fun atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, so share the word with your friends and family!

Please click on the links below for more details regarding our two speakers and their talks!
Dr. Brianne Kent:
Why we haven’t cured Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Lars Kotthoff:
Engineering the Rise of the Machines

PDA Postdoc Talks: 6 October 2015

Details for the event:
The Railway Club – 579 Dunsmuir St. at Seymour
Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00pm
RSVP for our event here

Postdoctoral researchers are critical to the research performed at academic institutions. UBC ‘Postdoc Talks’ is a public forum that will allow you to learn more about what postdocs do in an engaging, informal and fun atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, so share the word with your friends and family!

Please click on the links below for more details regarding our two speakers and their talks!
Dr. Jesse Tanguay:
Avoiding the medical isotope crisis: Canada’s alternative production strategy
Dr. Thomas Procter:
Lost in the woods: Discovering TRIUMF

POSTDOC SOCIAL: Postdoc Appreciation Week Dinner Fri 25 September


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Join us as we end the Postdoc Appreciation Week off with a dinner and, if the mood strikes, some karaoke on Friday 25 September at 7:30 pm at the Royal Seoul House. If you are keen to join, sign up here. Significant others are welcome. Contact us if you have any questions.

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PDA Research Day 2015

2015 Research Day website

IMPORTANT NOTICE: POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 16 SEPTEMBER

We are excited to announce that we are holding our annual Research Day on Tuesday 22 September 2015! This half-day mini conference is our flagship event every year. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research and network with individuals from diverse departments at UBC and the industry.

Presentations (2 – 4PM LSC3 Theatre)
Posters and reception after the oral presentations (LSC Atrium)

If you are a UBC postdoc or research associate and would like to make a 10 minute oral presentation or a poster presentation, please submit your abstract here (the oral submission has closed, but you can still submit a poster until 16 September).

Attendance is free and open to all interested parties. Please RSVP here. Space is limited (last year we had a wait list), so please sign up early to avoid disappointment! Cash prizes to be won and drinks and refreshments will be served.

POSTDOC SOCIAL: Jurassic Park Outdoor Movie Night

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Tuesday 18 August (6.30 PM)
Enjoy a summer evening with your fellow postdocs by joining us for an Outdoor Movie Night under the stars at Second Beach in Stanley Park on Tuesday 18 August. Pack a picnic and meet us between the two globes on the beach side of the cinema at 6:30 pm where will we enjoy some snacks and good company while we wait for the screen to come alive with scenes from the original Jurassic Park. If you are keen to join, sign up here. Children and partners are welcome. Contact us if you have any questions.

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