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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
 

 

The Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship was established by Mrs. T.G. Keir in memory of her grandfather, Senator MacDonald. The scholarship is valued at $25,000 to a student entering graduate studies at a Scottish university and who is planning to undertake a graduate degree in Arts, Science or Fine Arts at a Scottish university.

Am I eligible?

Open to UVic students who:

• Will receive or have received a UVic undergraduate degree between June 2017 and June 2020
• Are planning on entering graduate studies at a Scottish university

*If there are no suitable candidates entering a Scottish university then students entering any university in the United Kingdom will be considered.

• Are planning on entering graduate studies in either Arts, Science or Fine Arts
• Will be commencing graduate studies no later than October 2020

*The successful recipient must provide confirmation of registration in their program prior to receiving funding.

How do I apply?

Students apply via their UVic My Page account:

1. Sign into My Page
2. Click on “Student services”
3. Click on “View and Apply for Awards”
4. Select the current Aid period (2019-2020 Winter Session)
5. Select the Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship application*

• Ensure all modules of the application are complete and SUBMIT by required deadline
• Submit three reference letters, of which two must be from UVic faculty members
• Submit a letter outlining your proposed graduate program and future career/professional plans
• Submit a letter outlining your volunteer/community work, extra-curricular activities and interests
• Student Awards and Financial Aid will provide the selection committee a copy of your UVic transcript  Contact Katy Smith, In-Course Scholarship Officer, at awards1@uvic.ca or 250-721-8107
• Questions?
• Deadline to apply: Application and supplemental documents must be submitted via My Page by Friday, December 13, 2019.
• *More information regarding the required documentation can be found on the online application.

The UVic Women in Science (WIS) initiative is to foster a supportive and engaging environment to establish a network for women who are currently involved or interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. We are hosting our third annual STEM Research Symposium on November 28th in the Medical Sciences Bldg, Rm 160. This symposium aims to connect females from different areas of research at UVic and within the community in an effort to highlight their contributions to these fields. During this event we will host a poster session accompanied by short oral presentations given by graduate and undergraduate students. This event will also feature keynote presentations and panel discussions composed of women from diverse fields and stages of their careers. Graduate and undergraduate students involved in research are encouraged to present either a pecha kucha style oral or poster presentation on their current research. Registration forms are available on our website: https://www.uvicwomeninscience.com/2019-stem-research-symposium

Registration is free! And we will cover the cost of printing a poster if submitted to events.uvic.wis@gmail.com by November 15th.

Chloe Christensen,
on behalf of the UVic Women in Science Team

Dr. Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics at SFU is coming to UVic as part of the Provost’s Distinguished Women Scholars Lecture series.  The organizers are hosting  a student luncheon with Dr. Caroline Colijn, Friday October 25, 2019, HHB 128 (Learning and Teaching Centre).

Dr. Colijn’s research is at the interface of mathematics and epidemiology and the evolution of pathogens. In a casual setting, students will be able to ask Dr. Colijn about her career path in Math/Biology. Undergraduate and graduate students are all welcome.

To register please sign up at:

https://events.eply.com/Lunch_with_Professor_Colijn_25OCT2019

To promote sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint this will be a vegan, no plastics event.