Internship opportunity – IRCC, Montreal

Looking for a summer internship in life science research?

The 2025 IRIC Next Generation Competition program offers undergraduate students an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in research at IRIC at Montreal.

Details, projects and eligibility criteria

Want to know more? Join our virtual information session !

  • Tuesday, November 12, 12:00 pm (EST) in French> Click here
  • Wednesday, November 13, 12:00 pm (EST) in English> Click here

No registration necessary, just click on the link at the date and time of the meeting.

This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs :

Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics

Value of the awards :

$5,472 – 12-week internship
$7,296 – 16-week internship

List of projects offered in Summer 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE : MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2024, 9:00 A.M. (EST)

Apply now

Chem EDI and Orange Shirt Day

In recognition of Orange Shirt Day and National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Week, next week UVic will be hosting public events to honour and support the children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. More information can be found here: https://www.uvic.ca/event/orange-shirt-day/index.php.

Chem EDI will be distributing orange t-shirts on a first-come first-served basis on Friday September 27th between 12.30 and 1.30pm on the second floor of Elliott to raise awareness of Orange Shirt Day and National Truth and Reconciliation Day. There will also be coffee and cookies provided by the Department.  Drop by to visit us!

CIVE 448 – for Chemistry students! Spring 2025

CIVE 448 – Drinking Water Contaminants – Chemistry, Toxicology and Greener Interventions (20555)

Newly Chemistry Specific Section in 4th year elective for Chemistry Undergraduate Students:

Instructor: Dr. Luiz Da Silva Correa
Spring 2025, 10:00-11:20 M Th Ell 160

This course is centered around a final team design project that resembles a consulting opportunity, proposing interventions in the life cycle of trace metals in drinking water to protect human health and the environment. We will cover chemistry in water with a focus on metals, drinking water treatment technologies, toxicology, materials flow and life-cycle thinking, regulations, and an understanding of function in an industrial process. All assignments in the course are designed to feed your knowledge and understanding to better prepare you for your design project.

4th year Chemistry Undergraduates are eligible to enroll in this course with permission of the instructor. The prerequisite of CIVE 310 will be waived and this course can be counted as a Chem-400 level lecture course by substitution. Please contact Dr. Heather Buckley (hbuckley@uvic.ca) for more information

Women in Science Peer Mentorship Program

We have officially opened applications for our Fall mentorship program. This is a call to students at all stages—from eager undergraduates to seasoned graduate students. Undergrads, regardless of year, and first or second-year grad students can join as mentees, while upper-year undergrads and all grad students can offer their insights as mentors. Our goal is simple: to pair individuals who can grow and learn from each other, enriching their academic and personal journeys.

Our program focuses on supporting women in science, but it is open to all students at UVic. It’s a great opportunity to seek or offer guidance and make meaningful connections that last beyond our campus.

Students can directly apply here: https://www.uvicwomeninscience.com/pmp.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger community!

Life Sciences BC – Showcase Series: Vancouver Island

LSBC is a non-profit, non-government industry association that supports and represents the life sciences community of BC.

We are hosting our Showcase Series: Vancouver Island in-person event on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort from 5:30PM – 7:30PM PT.  This is a unique opportunity to learn more about developments in Vancouver Island and what kinds of cutting-edge research and innovation are happening on the Island. The event will feature a range of sector-leading guest speakers from the ecosystem.

Please see link to learn more about the event or to register for the event by following this link:
https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-series-vancouver-island-2/

We hope you can join us!