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Drop-in Sessions for Co-op/internship work permit assistance

Are you an international student preparing for your co-op/internship/practicum experiencing and looking for guidance on completing your IRCC application?

The International Centre for Students will host in-person Co-op/internship/practicum Work Permit Application Drop-in Hours to provide one-on-one assistance. Refer to the links below for detailed information about these drop-in sessions on co-op work permit assistance:

 

Get Work-Ready: Co-op Work Permit Application Assistance

No registration is required! These in-person drop-in sessions offer one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. To make the most of your time, review the recording and presentation slides from our previous session on the Working in Canada webpage, where you’ll find helpful tips and resources to get started. When you come, please bring:

  • Your laptop and UVic OneCard
  • Required application forms and documents (digital or hard copy)
  • Any questions you have!
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IMPORTANT: Honours & Directed Studies Role-Based Email Discontinued

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re staying warm during the winter weather!

We wanted to let you know that the biology.honours@uvic.ca and biology.directedstudies@uvic.ca email addresses will be discontinued.

Any emails sent to these addresses will be redirected to biology@uvic.ca until the end of March. However, moving forward, please send all Honours-related and Directed Studies-related emails directly to biology@uvic.ca.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Warm Regards,

The Biology Office

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Ocean of Data Challenge: Telling Ocean Stories

The Ocean of Data Challenge: Telling Ocean Stories, is a national competition focused on science communication and ocean data storytelling.

Running from February 6–24, 2025, this free challenge gives students the chance to transform real ocean data from Ocean Networks Canada into engaging, meaningful stories that make science more accessible.

Hosted by DeepSense, COVE, and ShiftKey Labs, this exciting challenge is open to current students (full-time or part-time) and recent graduates (within the past 12 months) of a Canadian post-secondary institution. The challenge kicks off virtually on February 6th at 6:00 pm AST with an introduction to the challenge, expert presentation, and a Q&A session.

Final submissions are due by February 24th, with winners announced on March 12th.

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Open to students from all fields, not just computer science! Creativity and diverse perspectives are encouraged.
  • Hands-on Experience – A unique opportunity to explore ocean data and develop impactful storytelling skills.
  • Cash Prizes – Four prizes totalling more than $1800 will be awarded to the winners.
  • Flexible Participation – Students can compete individually or in teams of up to five, working at their own pace over the challenge period.

This challenge is a great way to develop science communication skills, gain hands-on experience with ocean data, and explore interdisciplinary collaboration.

Instagram, LinkedIn.

For details and registration, visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/deepsense/1544374.

 

 

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ICS Session – BC MSP Application Session

Attention International Student:

Are you an International Student who will be studying at UVic for at least 6 months? Students planning to stay in BC for 2 terms or more must apply for primary health insurance through the BC Medical Services Plan (BC MSP).

If you haven’t yet applied, join our BC MSP Application Session on February 3. ICS Settlement Advisers will share information on the BC Medical Service Plan and guide students in completing the BC MSP application.

Registration Link: Click here

Date: Feb. 3rd

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Clearihue A207

What to bring: Please bring a laptop or tablet, a scanned copy of your study permit, and your address in Victoria.

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Trent University Forensic Science Graduate Program – Virtual Information Session

Join Our Final Info Session for MSc. Forensic Science – September 2025 Intake

In this session, we will give an overview of the program and answer key questions, including:

  • Am I eligible to apply to the MSc. Forensic Science program if I don’t have a background in forensic science?
  • How do I prepare a strong application?
  • What can I expect during the application interview?
  • What courses are offered in the program?
  • Where can I complete my summer placement?
  • What types of careers can I pursue after graduation?