Let’s take action towards making Graduate Studies affordable for all!
We're still analysing the results from November's funding survey, but we're moving forward with the next phase of our advocacy for affordable education.
We recognize that there is no one size-fit-all approach. So we're organising focus groups so course based graduate students have a safe and secure forum to express their challenges within these realms of affordability.
Sign up today for any of three dates: 11th, 13th and 25th of February.
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The GSS joined 180,000 students from 10 student associations across the province as signatories of an open letter to The Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health regarding increased MSP fees impacting international students.
The letter recommends that the BC Government: "commit to fairness on our campuses and either revert the changes made to international student contributions to the Medical Services Plan, or eliminate international student contributions to the Medical Services Plan altogether".
We're very grateful to the Alliance of BC Students for coordinating the response. You can read the full letter here: bcstudents.ca/news
Do you want to be one of the next generation of student leaders?
Nominations for the GSS Executive and Senator elections are OPEN until Feb 14. Being an executive allows you to address the challenges that grad students face from funding to mental health.
Why Stand for Election?
You can work to improve the lives of graduate students by tackling the issues they face.
You can develop demonstrable leadership and teamwork skills
You can gain experience making policy
You can coordinate initiatives with senior leaders both within the University and externally
You can develop experience managing staff members
Nomination is simple and quick gss.ubc.ca/nominate/
Our executive team of 5 graduate students, together with the GSS council, committees, and GSS staff, lead the society to provide support, resources, political advocacy and social events to connect grad students across campus with each other, the university, and with government.
Need help navigating during your degree? Get career, personal, financial, and academic support from grad student peer support specialists.
Looking to book a room for an event, workshop, or meeting? Check out our variety of rooms available for booking.
We’ve got you covered. The AMS/GSS plan ensures you can get the care you need, when you need.
In need of extra financial assistance? See our Student Assistance Funds to see if you’re eligible to have additional support for healthcare or unforeseen expenses.
