The 2026 Writing Retreat will take place 8.30am to 3.30pm, 26th February 2026, Leon‘s lounge in the Koerner‘s house, followed by an optional social at Koerner's Pub. There will be writing workshop and food provided, plus time for quiet work. Register at: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

To brighten your dark winter night, we would like to invite you to our wellbeing story telling night on January 28th, 4:30 pm, LSI Room 1510. Join us for a bite to eat and share your favorite story or wellbeing strategy with us. Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Poster session in the West Atrium! We have some fantastic poster presentations coming up. Grab some food and drink and go check them out! And don't forget to stop by our supporters' booths for a chat. #UBCPostdocRD2025

Final oral session of the day! Come and hear from Drs Leah Hohman, Niamh Robertson, and Jessica Chiartas in LSC2! #UBCPostdocRD2025

Oral session 3 is happening now! Hear from Dr Jerry Leung and Dr Luis Silva in LSC2! #UBCPostdocRD2025

Panel Discussion on Inclusive and Diverse Research Practices is on now in LSC2! #UBCPostdocRD2025

Oral Session 2 is starting now in LSC2! Come and hear from Dr Sanne Janssen, Dr Luke Melo and Dr Philip Lauman. #UBCPostdocRD2025

Coffee break in the West Atrium! Please check out the booths of our partners: Innovation UBC, Michael Smith Health Research BC, Qiagen, and the PDFO. #UBCPostdocRD2025

Oral Session 1 is starting! Hear from Dr James Forrest and Dr Maksym Zubkov in LSC2. #UBCPostdocRD2025

Our keynote session has started in LSC2! Dr. Fiona Brinkman is sharing her wisdom on this year's Research Day theme: Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Uncertain Times. #UBCPostdocRD2025

We will be starting our first session momentarily in LSC2. Please enter and find a seat. Don't be afraid to sit near the front!

Research Day is kicking off! Grab your name badge from the registration desk outside LSC2.

REMINDER: Postdoc Research Day is happening Monday 1st December at the Life Sciences Centre! Get excited to celebrate the wonderful work of the UBC Postdocs!

Don't forget to register for Research Day on Monday 1st December! Fantastic sessions. Free food and drink 🥪🍹 Postdocs - We're still looking for poster presenters. Sign up by 17th November 2025. Everyone is welcome - invite your friends to register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Calling UBC postdocs to tap into their inner artists and join us for Paint Night on Thursday 20th November 2025, 5 pm in LSI Room 1330. Food, drinks, and materials provided.

Reminder to sign up for Postdoc Research Day, 9 am to 6 pm on 1st December 2025 at the Life Sciences Centre. Everyone welcome to attend. Postdocs can sign up to present by 17th November 2025. Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided. Sign up at ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Get excited for our biggest event of the year. Research Day 2025 will be on Monday, 1st December at the Life Sciences Institute. Sign up here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Weekly write-ins are now on Tuesdays at 9 am. Join the #weekly-write-ins channel on our Slack workspace for more information and to join!

Get ready for some spooky fun this month at our Halloween Social on October 23rd at 5 pm, LSI 1510. Dial up your creativity to enter the costume competition and carve some epic pumpkins! Food and drink provided! Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Weekly write-ins are back starting September 8th at 9 AM! Bring a cup of coffee or tea and that writing project that has been looming over your head. Join our slack channel #weekly-write-ins for more information! If you are not on our slack workspace, email [email protected] for a link.

The UBC Postdoc 3M Slam is happening Thursday 2nd October, 3:30 pm in LSC3. Sign up to attend or present your work in 3 minutes. Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Calling all UBC postdocs! Join us at 4 pm on Thursday 21st August at Jericho Beach for a BBQ Social. Food and drink provided. Bring any games or sports you would like to play! Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

For all UBC postdocs - join us at 5 pm, Thursday 31st July for a picnic pot luck. Meet at LSI and we'll walk together. Additional food and drink also provided. Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Join us for ice cream and a picnic at 4:30pm, Thursday 26th June. Meet at Rain or Shine, Point Grey Campus, to purchase your ice cream, then hang out with us on MacInnes Field. Optional: Bring picnic mats and games. Free snacks and drinks. Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We are looking for a new VP EDI! Email us at [email protected] with the nomination form (drive.google.com/file/d/1W0ZH...) to sign up, or to ask any questions you may have. All nominations from UBC postdocs are welcome!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Look out for our special edition newsletter and join us on May 21st for our Wellbeing event and social, 4:30 pm, LSI 1330. Register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Social today with SFU postdocs at Queen Elizabeth Park! 4pm - Bloedel Conservatory. 5pm - Picnic area.

Introducing the 2025-2026 PDA executive team! Interested in volunteering as an exec member? Send us an email at [email protected]

Join the UBC and SFU Postdocs for a social at the Bloedel Conservatory and Queen Elizabeth Park on Thursday 17th April! 4-5 PM - Bloedel Conservatory (Free Entry) 5 PM - BBQ at QE Park Feel free to join for both parts of the event or just one. Register now: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...