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Jul 02, 2025

Natalia Bussard successfully defended her EdD Dissertation

Please join us in congratulating Natalia Bussard who successfully defended her EdD Dissertation on June 26 of 2025. Title:The Transformative Power of Plurilingualism: Reshaping Perspectives of Self, Others, and the World. Abstract:This study explores how the learning, knowledge, and use of multiple languages transform plurilingual individuals’ identities, relationships, and worldviews. Using narrative inquiry, the research examines […]

 

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Jun 18, 2025

New Book : Juggling Rhythms

Dr. Alison Taylor’s book Juggling Rhythms: Working-Student Life in the 21st Century is now published! Learn more here: https://brill.com/display/title/72365 As in many European countries, the majority of undergraduates in Canada work while studying. However, little research has examined how they juggle school and work. This book draws on original research to address this gap. It moves […]

 

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Introducing Critical Voices

https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/critical-voices/

 

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Jun 11, 2025

Coolie Verner Prize – Natalie Bussard

Coolie Verner Prize: Made in honour of UBC’s first Professor in the Department of Adult Education (from 1961 to 1977), and awarded annually to a graduate student in EDST for research potential and/or impact in the field of adult education. Natalia Bussard is the successful recipient of this year’s Coolie Verner Prize. Natalia’s EdD dissertation […]

 

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Jun 10, 2025

Gordon Selman Award – Jiin Yoo

Gordon Selman Award: Made in honour of adult education scholar and UBC professor (at UBC between 1964-1992), and awarded annually to a graduate student in EDST for their contributions to understanding the diverse forms and locations of adult learning and education in Canada and its contributions to society. Jiin Yoo is the successful recipient of […]

 

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Jun 03, 2025

Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe featured in the ReachOut magazine

 

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May 30, 2025

Gail Markin’s EdD Dissertation Defense

Please join us in congratulating Gail Markin who successfully defended her EdD Dissertation on May 26 of 2025.  Title: Principal and Vice Principal Psychological Safety in British Columbia: An Institutional Ethnography Abstract: Institutional practices and social relations are impacting the psychological safety of principals and vice principals in British Columbia (BC). Psychological safety is the […]

 

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May 20, 2025

Mary DeMarinis – EdD Dissertation

Please join us in congratulating Mary DeMarinis who successfully defended her EdD Dissertation on May 13 of 2025. Title: Using Institutional Ethnography to Explicate the Story of Student Affairs Professionals Doing the Work of Supporting Students with Disabilities Abstract: This study explores the practices of student affairs professionals as they do the work of accommodating students […]

 

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World Refugee Day Symposium—Afghan Women: Resisting, Redefining, and Reclaiming

 

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May 14, 2025

Writing Sessions 2025

Contact: Dr. Shauna Butterwick shauna.butterwick@ubc.ca

 

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