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All postdoctoral scholars are invited to join us to celebrate the diversity of postdocs and their research! Roughly 65% of our postdocs are considered international and even more postdocs have international educational or research experiences. This is worth celebrating!
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Your time in your master’s program can go by quickly, so it’s important to start thinking about what you hope to take away from your time in graduate school and how you will achieve your academic milestones within the timelines of your degree.
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Join us for a presentation and Q&A with admissions experts from Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for information on admission requirements, requesting reference letters, finding a supervisor, and preparing and completing your online application.
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Are you considering a graduate diploma, master's or doctoral degree in the Faculty of Environment? Join us for our Graduate Studies Open House. Speak with faculty, staff and current students from your program of interest and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn valuable information. Registration is encouraged.
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Are you a new or prospective graduate student with questions about funding, awards or scholarships? Our Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Awards and Funding team experts will be available to answer your questions via one-on-one online live chat.