Ruth Moore
Ruth has a masters in Climate Geophysics and founded the Women+ in STEM Society.
Shruti Kochhar
Shruti has a PhD in Neuroscience and is a member of the GSS.
The best things about GSS
There are 10000 graduate students at UBC Vancouver, who form the Graduate Student Society (GSS). GSS defends and promotes the interests of its members academically, socially, and culturally. Since it
Must take photos during your time on campus (get exploring)
Whether you live for the perfect Vancouver photo to highlight on your gorgeous Instagram feed or are a photographer looking for interesting spots in the area for amazing shoots, UBC
Life after grad studies: Next steps?
Whether you are a master’s student about to enter the job market or a Ph.D. candidate thinking of paths outside the professoriate, graduation can be a time of great satisfaction
In honor of Nutrition Month, spice up your diet!
How we all eat is influenced by our cultures and food traditions. No matter what traditional practices we follow, whether eating from a bowl or right of a full plate
VP External Relations 2021-2022: NATALIE CAPPE
Natalie Cappe is our VP External Relations for the 2021-2022 session who hopes her advocacy for students will be heard and responded to with equitable changes so that graduate students
GSS has started an unofficial Spotify playlist for our vibrant community
Some students have expressed that listening to their favorite tunes while working helps with their focus and general ability to complete tasks. Songs (especially specific melodies, playlists, or genres) can be used as cues to trigger habits. According to James Clear, a habit loop includes:
Cue, Craving, Response, Reward.
What type of companies to apply to right now (and why)
It has been implied by the United Nations that global economic conditions are reducing the availability of viable and well-paying jobs. For instance, many professionals find the job market even more challenging as a result of the global pandemic. However, it is still possible for proactive and skilled individuals who are motivated to work to find numerous opportunities for their careers despite the global employment market struggling to recover fully from the recent recession.
Grad student tips for low burnout and high productivity
Right off the bat, it is crucial to mention that going to graduate school means setting apart a large amount of your time to prioritize post-graduate school work. But it
A Joint Letter Addressing Student Safety as Omicron Surges
A joint letter addressing student safety by the GSS and members of the Alliance of BC Students that represents 112,000+ students, and urging PHO, AEST to recommend remote learning options as Omicron surges.
