Author Archives: Sandra Carlson

Co-op Work Permit Application Assistance for International Students

Recognizing that many international students may need to apply for or extend their co-op work permits at this time, our team (International Student Advising at ICS) will be hosting two Co-op Work Permit Application Drop-in Hours February for students who are in the Co-op programs. Please share this information with students who may benefit from the drop-in hours.

Information for international students:

Are you an international student preparing for your co-op term and looking for guidance on obtaining a co-op work permit?  ICS will host in-person Co-op 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

Canadian Biomaterials Conference – Feb 15, 2026

This year, the Canadian Biomaterials Society (CBS) conference will be jointly held with the Controlled Release Society (cc-CRS) and the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS). The joint CBS/CSPS/cc-CRS Conference will take place from June 2–5, 2026, at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and will bring together 300+ leaders from academia, industry, government, and international organizations to advance innovation in biomaterials, drug delivery, vaccines, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and more.

The Call for Abstracts for CBS/CSPS/cc-CRS Conference is now open!

More information is below, and the deadline for abstracts is February 15th , 2026. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver!

Best,
Amanda Orr,
CBS B.C. Student Chapter President, CBS Organizing Committee