Community Welcome

What's a conference? How do you go? Why would you go? Where do you get some business cards? How can you pay for it? What do you wear?

It's all good. Come by for an hour, and all these and more will be answered.

OK, so you're interested. But have no real idea what to do next. This will help you out!

Research is pretty awesome. It will help you get a job AND help you make this world a better place. Now, all that's left if to get you going in the right direction. This session will do just that.

VIU has 15 research awards ($3,000 each) to help fund your research, and has funding so you can go to conferences and other similar events – come out to hear all about these great opportunities!  How to apply and tips for success will be included!

VIU has 15 research awards ($3,000 each) to help fund your research, and has funding so you can go to conferences and other similar events – come out to hear all about these great opportunities!  How to apply and tips for success will be included!

Hosted by Chris Turner, VIU's Research Ethics Officer and Animal Care Coordinator.

Universities take ethical standards in research very seriously, and as they should. But doing  ethical research is not stressful, it is simply the right thing to do. The Research Ethics Board, Animal Care and basic protocols will be covered by our very own Ethics Officer.

Take your lunch!

Lots of advice on how to apply, how to write it up, how to get a great reference letter and how to deal with the CCV. A small panel will help with all these items.

Will be focused on the Master's Program.

Lots of advice on how to apply, how to write it up, how to get a great reference letter and how to deal with the CCV. A small panel will help with all these items.

Will be focused on the Master's Program.

Coffee to be served!

How do you pick the right school for you? How do you find a supervisor? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR IT?

A small panel will help you with these questions and more!

with Patrick Brouder

with Marie Hopwood