School of Graduate Studies - uLethbridge Stories

Shining Student Elizabeth Trofimenkoff

Shining Student Elizabeth Trofimenkoff grew up just outside of Lethbridge. She chose to study at the U of L to stay close to family as well as the smaller class sizes and research opportunities.

Five questions with Health Services Management student Dr. Sabahat Nazim

First-year student Dr. Sabahat Nazim, who previously worked as a paediatrician in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, talks about why she chose uLethbridge's Master's of Health Services Management (MHSM) and what the journey has been like so far.

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii)

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii) (BA/BEd '09) chose to complete her graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge because she had an incredible undergrad experience where she shared meaningful connections with colleagues and instructors.

ULethbridge Post-Doctoral Fellow: Optimizing the Future

As computational power grows faster, the problems become more complex. Optimization is at the heart of success when it comes to solving computer problems efficiently. Post-doctoral fellow Sajad Fathi Hafshejani aims to keep up with the ever-evolving computational power of the future.

Meeting of the Minds 2022: Images of Research

Images of Research highlights ULethbridge graduate students' work. With a remarkable breadth and depth of research, submissions to the photography competition includes fascinating imagery few people have the opportunity to enjoy otherwise.

Feng Jiao Knows Data – You Can Too

Dr. Feng Jiao understands better than most the power of data and business analytics to improve financial performance.

Driving Business Decisions Through Data

The Dhillon School of Business new MSc (Mgt) Business Analytics concentration takes number crunching to a whole new level.

Shannon Healy (BSc Co-op '20)

Each opportunity led to the next, and I was able to get involved in research in the fields of neuroscience, agriculture, microbiology and cell biology.

Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06), associate professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Dr. Jon Doan works hard and plays hard. He teaches biomechancs and conducts research in Parkinson's disease and biomechanics and, off the job, stays active through sports and volunteering.

A Counselling Psychology Program Respected Across Canada: Dr. Kerry Bernes

The work of Dr. Kerry Bernes and his colleagues is so successful that the Faculty of Education now boasts counselling psychology programs respected across Canada, with applicants coming from far and wide to meet the growing demand for registered psychologists.

Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing: What’s the difference?

Nurses play a vital role in health care, throughout the pandemic and beyond. Learning the skills necessary to adapt and evolve can help you succeed in the profession. But should you take an MN or a MSc in Nursing? Here’s how to decide.

Dr. Amy von Heyking: High-quality education systems are created through rigorous and collaborative accountability systems

Curriculum-development research has been a passion for Dr. Amy von Heyking, who has examined history curriculum across Canada, along with educational policy surrounding curriculum development and implementation. It's a topic in the news with the Draft Alberta Education K-6 Curriculum.

Wellness and Gratitude: "Spending time with family and friends is really at the heart of everything," Daphne Sander (BA/BEd ’92, MEd '11)

"I’m very fortunate. Not to say that there haven't been challenges along the way — there certainly have been — but I recognize that I have a lot of good in my life and the pandemic has reminded me to celebrate that," Daphne Sander (BA/BEd '92, MEd '11).

Harnessing Biological Information in a Data-Driven World

Bioinformatics allows us to analyze and understand large amount of information, helping us with everything from personalizing cancer treatments to making agriculture more sustainable.

The Field of Science that's Hot and Getting Hotter

Rapid growth in bioinformatics means a surge of job opportunities in the field, both across the country and around the world.

Bioinformatics: Unravelling Complex Biological Data

The uLethbridge Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics at aims to demystify bioinformatics and help students harness the power of analysis and interpretation for a wide range of applications, combining computer programming, data analysis and biology.

Joel Tailfeathers, Natoyiinniimaa (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd'21) ambition for furthering his education has resulted in career success

Education has always been a passion for Joel Tailfeathers (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd’21). After spending years teaching in the city of Lethbridge, his decision to pursue grad school to become an administrator was a goal Joel accomplished in his time as a student.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the School of Graduate Studies

Congratulations everyone! Here are some inspiring stories and words of encouragement to take with you as you continue to the next chapter in your life.

Derrik Motz (BSc '19, MSc '21) in uncharted water researching coaching methods for adult athletes

Derrik shares his graduate journey and research on coaching methods for Masters athletes. As adults, we always worry about our youth with quality sport experiences, but we seem to forget to take care of ourselves later in life.

Shahina Parvin (PhD '21) looks at experiences of using mental health services in Lethbridge, AB

Speaking with her subjects empowered Shahina, strengthening her commitment to work against the discriminatory structures that affect people.

From dorm to sci-fi lab: Anna Nikolova (MFA '21) explores our relationship with technology through virtual worldbuilding

Fascinated by the convergence of art and technology, Anna started working on digital art in high school and ended up at uLethbridge to expand her research skills through virtual worldbuilding.

Mary Siever (BA '19, MA '21) explores how uLethbridge policy shapes how students see themselves

Mary explored how students navigate, and at times subvert, the normative construct. She sees future research avenues contributing to the literature about invisible or marginalized demographics.

Exploring economic hardship and food waste with master's student Neda Ghafoorifard (MSc Mgt '21)

Master of Science (Management) and international student Neda Ghafoorifard (MSc Mgt '21) shares the compelling results of her thesis: Economic hardship, Ontological insecurity, and household food waste, along with her suggestions to overcoming consumption brought on by insecurity.

Teacher Journey: “It is through reflection that we are able to see things anew and make changes that can profoundly impact the next steps...” Lisa Patten (BSc/BEd ’04, MEd ’21)

“I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. Looking through the memory book that still sits on the shelf in my parents' home, 'teacher' had been selected as my profession of choice every year since I was in Kindergarten,” Lisa Patten (BSc/BEd ’04, MEd ’21)

A Year of Grace and Patience: Taking on Covid-19 as a First-time Principal: Matthew Bekkering (BSc '06, BEd '08, MEd '17)

Lethbridge Pronghorns Basketball captain returned to the UofL to pursue a master’s in educational leadership after serving in roles as an informal school leader for seven years. “I wanted a more clear-eyed understanding of what leadership could be."