School of Graduate Studies - uLethbridge Stories

Bridging Neuroscience and Education

“I chose the MEd Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience program because it is the only one offered in western Canada to bridge the three disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, and education."

Wellness is About Writing: Teri Hartman (BA/BEd '02, current MEd student)

I’ve learned over the years that compassion is the greatest indicator of wellness for me, and this includes empathy for not only others, but for myself. Writing has taught me the ultimate lesson in self-compassion.

A Convocation Story: Sharing the Joy with Rita Lal (MEd '20)

"A very special happening took place that I would like to tell you about." Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, Faculty of Education

Five questions with Shining Graduate Chloe Crosschild (BN ’14, MN ’19)

A talented Blackfoot nursing scholar, Chloe is committed to engaging in research and nursing practice that supports Indigenous health and well-being. Her outstanding qualitative thesis research project included the development of a unique Indigenous methodology based on Blackfoot ways of knowing.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Rita Lal (BSc/BEd '01, MEd '20)

Throughout her master’s program Rita maintained a 4.0 GPA and is now about to embark on doctoral studies; we wish her every success in her PhD.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Elani Bykowski (BSc '18, MSc '20)

Proper rehabilitation is required after a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury to promote long-term recovery. Elani's studies focused on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to CT scans and MRI for diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimee Benoit (BA ’98, MSc ’16, PhD ’20)

Dr. Aimee Benoit’s award-winning research has made a significant contribution to our understanding of urban income inequality and the forces of social exclusion/inclusion. She is the recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit (PhD) and the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

Five questions with Shining Graduate Tyler Muzzin (MFA Art '20)

Consistently dedicated to the highest standards in art and scholarship, balancing these with teaching and community building, his creative research and critical writing exemplify the high ambition, deep curiosity, and methodological rigour that underlie advanced art today.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from the School of Graduate Studies!

Congratulations to you all! Your perseverance and hard work culminated in this great achievement! Everyone in the School of Graduate Studies is proud of each and every one of you. We hope as

Building flexible foundations: why graduate students need professional development

Find out why professional development is becoming an essential part of the graduate student experience, and what you can do to thrive during your time at the University of Lethbridge

PhD student earns prestigious, highly competitive postgraduate scholarships

Congratulations to Tyler Mrozowich, a PhD student in Dr. Trushar Patel’s laboratory at the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. He is a recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral program.

Wellness is about having a consistent routine: Alex Funk (BEd '17)

Without the structure of the day-to-day routine to rely on, it can be difficult to find a sense of balance. Faculty of Education alumna, Alex Funk (BEd '17) has found her own equilibrium in creating a new routine and scheduling time for herself.

Graduate student receives Alberta Innovates (Tech Futures) award of $26K.

MSc biological sciences student, Dilini Abeyrama, receives an Alberta Innovates (Tech Futures) award of $26k for one year to study the Atlantic and Indian yellow-nosed albatrosses.

Graduate Student Profile: Benjamin Dosu Jnr, PhD

Benjamin hopes his study will be the first steps towards improving water security for marginalized communities.

Research Highlight: Nicola Elson and Julia Wasilewski

Have you heard of Hootenanny? Nicola and Julia invite you to enjoy this community-building, family theatre experience.

Graduate Student Profile: Harley Morman, PhD

Harley is a visual artist who blends his artistic talent with his interest in contemporary art, material culture, and trans studies.

Alumni Profile: Mandy Espezel (MFA-Art '12)

Alumni profile of Mandy Espezel, MFA-Art '12. Mandy is an artist and university instructor.

Alumni Profile: Blake Evernden (MFA-New Media '15

Alumni profile of Blake Evernden, MFA - New Media '15. Blake is a filmmaker, illustrator, makeup artist and educator.

Alumni Profile: Marta Timmer (MFA-New Media '12)

Alumni profile of Marta Timmer (Blicharz), MFA - New Media '12. Marta is a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator.

Employee Spotlight: Deirdre Coburn, Graduate Awards Advisor, School of Graduate Studies

Did you know Deirdre is an Olympic weightlifter?

Diverse Skill Set Aids Geography Graduate Banting in Professional Career

For geography alumnus James Banting (BSc ’09, MSc ’16), the University of Lethbridge was the environment he needed to discover his passion. He started with general science, looked at political science and finally settled on geography.

Graduate Student Profile: Elani Bykowski, MSc

Elani Bykowski searches for more efficient and cost-effective ways of diagnosing brain and spinal cord injury

Graduate Student Profile: Migueltzinta Solis, MFA

Through cultural hybridity and queering of rural political and cultural paradigms, Migueltzinta disentangles ideas of land and gender, western expansion and the imaging of colonially occupied territory.

Graduate Student Profile: Clifford Donovan, MSc

Artificial neural networks and deep learning are helping Clifford understand how addiction functions within the brain.

Shining New Light on Virus Pandemics

From Dengue fever to Zika virus, a different virus pandemics makes headlines almost monthly. University of Lethbridge's Dr. Trushar Patel and his team are shining new light on viruses in an effort to inhibit their replication.