Month: November 2019

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and the University of Victoria Sustainability Project (UVSP) are seeking anonymous feedback on what students want to see regarding campus events and campaigns relating to climate change and sustainability. Students who complete the attached survey and provide a contact email address will be entered in a draw for a $75 OR $50 OneCard top-up. The survey will close December 8th, after which two winners will be contacted.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/LKB6MTL

This brief survey gives students the opportunity to provide input on how best to engage with these important issues, share what matters to them, and shape how the UVSP and PICS focus their future on-campus initiatives. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Make your voice heard!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email picsstudenteng@uvic.ca.

 

The Division of Medical Sciences is offering two exciting new courses in Spring 2020:

MEDS 433 – Animals and Human Health (CRN 23796): https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-09/CDs/MEDS/433.html

Course description : In line with the One Health Initiative,  Animals & Human Health is a limited enrollment, seminar-style undergraduate course.

This course uses recent peer-reviewed journal articles to discuss emerging topics, current controversies, and future directions at the intersection of animals, humans, and the environment. Students may choose some of the discussion topics. Weekly topics may include zoonotic diseases, environmental impact on animal & human health, research with animals, animals in service and entertainment, the human-animal bond, animals as sentinels, animals as food, and animals in culture. The popular press will form a component of the discussion. A mid-term exam, oral presentation, participation, online learning, quizzes, and a final project will be used to complete the marking scheme. This course is ideal for those interested in any aspect involving animal or human healthcare.

To register:       Please email dmsadmin@uvic.ca a copy of your administrative transcript for prerequisites screening.

MEDS 487 – Advanced Topics in Motor, Perceptual, and Cognitive Neuroscience (CRN 23965): https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-09/CDs/MEDS/487.html

Course content: MEDS 487 is intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge in motor, perceptual, and cognitive neuroscience.

The course will rely on a combination of textbook and article readings combined with class discussion to ensure learning. Advanced topics will be covered and current research will be the focus of learning.

To register:     Please email dmsadmin@uvic.ca a copy of your administrative transcript and a brief expression of intent, explaining the reason why you would like to take this course.

Please contact dmsadmin@uvic.ca if you have any questions regarding the two courses.

Administrative Assistant I Division of Medical Sciences

Medical Sciences Building, Rm 214
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
250-472-5506
dmsadmin@uvic.ca

Mitacs and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have partnered to offer the RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI), which offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities the opportunity to undertake summer research internships at eligible German institutions.

RISE-GRI pairs Canadian students with three-month projects supervised by PhD students in Germany.

• Open to full-time undergraduates in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field) who have completed at least two years of a four- or five-year program
  • Students in Quebec enrolled in a three-year undergraduate degree must have completed at least one year of their university program
• Applications accepted until December 15, 2019. Students must apply through the RISE application portal.
• Competitive opportunity — only top-ranked students are matched with projects
• Projects must start between May 15 and July 9, 2020
• Approved recipients receive $6,000 toward travel and accommodations

For questions about the application procedure, matching process, and internship placement, please contact rise-germany@daad.de. For any questions regarding the funding, please contact Mitacs International at international@mitacs.ca.

Mitacs would like to thank the Government of Canada and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for their support of the RISE-GRI Program.

Best regards,

Elise

Elise Buckley
Mitacs International

international@mitacs.ca