Postdoctoral Research Day
About Postdoctoral Research Day
The Postdoctoral Association (PDA) organizes an annual Research Day that includes seminars, presentations, poster sessions, and creative contests. This highly popular, enjoyable, and interactive event provides an excellent opportunity for the PDA to encourage collaborations and strengthen a sense of community among its members.
12th Annual Postdoctoral Research Day 2026
Postdoctoral Research Day
Schedule At-A-Glance
Thursday, March 12, 2025
Big Data Hub (ASB 10900 & Atrium), Burnaby Campus
| 9:15 – 9:45 | 🎟️ Registration |
| 9:45 –10:00 | 🎤 Welcome - by Dr. Valorie Crooks, AVPR |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 🌟 Keynote - by Dr. Thomas Cech, SFU's inaugural President's Distinguished Visiting Scholar & Nobel Prize Winner |
| Break | |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | 🖼️ Session 1: Poster Session |
| 🍴 Lunch | |
| 13:00 – 14:15 | 🎙️ Session 2: Podium Presentations |
| break | |
| 14:30 – 15:45 | 🎙️ Session 3: Podium Presentations |
| break | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | 🏆 Awards & Closing |
| 16:30 onwards | 🍻 Evening Social @ Biercraft |
Find past research day information below ↓
