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School of Graduate Studies

A collection of 219 stories

Saving the Greater Sage-Grouse: Dr. Graham's Research Highlight

Dr. Brendan Graham has been studying Canadian birds for seventeen years. His research is involved in ecological investigations, and often assists in conservation efforts. One such project is Graham’s work with the

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

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

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

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.

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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.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Graduate student spotlight: C. Blake Evernden (MFA)

How can I blend the the theoretical with the practical in filmmaking? It was his professors who encouraged C. Blake Evernden (MFA ’15, BFA ’09) to continue on after his Bachelor of Fine

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Graduate Student Profile: Benjamin Dosu Jnr, PhD

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

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

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.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

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

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

Art 1 min read

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.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

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.

New Media 1 min read

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

Did you know Deirdre is an Olympic weightlifter?

Employees 2 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Graduate Student Profile: Elani Bykowski, MSc

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

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Erin Davis (MSc)

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Religious Studies and Psychology Honours, With Great Distinction MSc Thesis Research: I will be conducting a study using participatory action research in combination with running

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Christine Clark (MFA)

> "Being able to work with cutting edge technologies, be inspired by world class speakers and having access to the facilities like the library and new media labs really enabled me to

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Anna Kovalchuk (MSc)

How can neuroscience help chemotheraphy patients? It’s a question graduate student Anna Kovalchuk (BSc ’14) is seeking to answer. At the U of L, Anna is working alongside some of the world’

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Auburn Phillips (MA)

Auburn Phillips was looking for something different in a graduate program. She found it at the U of L. Given the opportunity to have your student experience defined for you or to have

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

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.

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Cassandra Allenby (MFA)

Video Games - more than just fun for master's student Allenby When most people think of video games they think of a toy, a game, a way to waste a few hours

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Chinenye Nwoke

Perinatal mental health should be a priority! We must talk about perinatal mental health! It could save lives! Previous Degrees: BSc (Hons.) degree in Global Health and a Master of Public Health (MPH)

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Graduate Student Profile: Clifford Donovan, MSc

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

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Evans Oppong (MSc)

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Education MSc Health Sciences Thesis Research: Evans is co-supervised by Dr. Jean Hallowing and Dr. Peter Kellett. His thesis research examines health care choices

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Gail McKenzie (MSc - Mgt)

Whats at the heart of not-for-profits? It’s a question that’s close to Gail McKenzie’s (BMgt ’07, MSc (Mgt) ’09) own heart. Having travelled abroad, Gail returned to Canada

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate student spotlight: Ian Veenendaal (PhD)

> “Dr. David Naylor, my supervisor, always says a space mission is the making of a career. As soon as I’m done my PhD, space agencies will be looking for people with

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read
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