Troubling violence against migrants in South Africa: implications for educational interventions
Speaker: Professor Vaughn M. John (PhD). South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI): Peace and Justice Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Date: May 21, 2026 Time: 9:00-10:00am (PDT) Title: Troubling violence against migrants in South Africa: implications for educational interventions Registration: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86dRC3zXCKSbqAK
Mindfulness with Mahfida: Mother’s Day Special
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Guest lectures for EDUC 500: Research Methodology in Education
Join us at the lectures below! RSVP not required. Location: Ponderosa Commons North 1008, 6445 University Blvd Title Date and Time Guest Speakers Where to find existing datasets for educational research: An introduction to Statistics Canada and UBC’s Research Data Centre May 23, 2026, Saturday2:00 – 3:00 pm Cheryl Fu, PhD Analyst, UBC Research Data […]
Reaching the Unreached? Participation and Non-Participation in Adult Education in Austria
Reaching the Unreached? Participation and Non-Participation in Adult Education in Austria
A Class by Themselves? Audiobook Launch
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Jelana Bighorn’s MA Defence
You are invited… To: Jelana Bighorn’s MA defence on Wednesday, April 29th at 12:30pm Title: Transgressing white supremacy in education: A Lakota Baha’i approach Via Zoom: Please join the link between 12:15-12:30pm Co-supervisors: Drs. Hartej Gill and chuutsqua Rorick University examiner: Dr. Lee Brown Join Zoom Meeting for Jelana Bighorn’s MA defence: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63919275639?pwd=Yz2oFwvarvhrxrzlqNGNbMaEjNiBm8.1 Meeting ID: 639 1927 […]
Test-Optional Admissions and Equality Implications: Evidence from the United States
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Congratulations to Xinyue (Harriet) Dai on a Successful Oral Defence (M.A. Thesis)
Please join us in congratulating Xinyue (Harriet) Dai who successfully defended her M.A. Thesis on April 16 of 2026. Title:Studying Up: Researching Contemporary Academics of Chinese Heritage at Canadian Research Universities Abstract:This thesis researches Chinese professors’ experience and identity in Canadian universities. Taking theoretical insights from the scholarship on “patterns of adaptation” from Philip Kuhn’s […]
EDST Office Ergo Representative – Geno Mendoza
The Assistant to the Head, Geno Mendoza, is now officially appointed as the EDST Office Ergo Representative. The main goal of this position is to help improve staff wellbeing, health, and safety, and to help ensure EDST colleagues feel comfortable and supported in their workspaces. You can find more information on Office Ergo Reps by clicking here. EDST and […]