Student Support Network
The EDST Student Support Network is composed of graduate students employed by the Department to carry out a number of different functions. The Student Support Network organises and/or supports a variety of events including workshops for students, student retreats, new student orientation, student feedback sessions, and the annual EDST Research Day. The Student Support Network is made up of a number of different roles, led by the Student Support Leads.
Student Support Leads
The SSLs provide services for all EDST graduate students, including student-to-student academic counselling. Information and support will be provided to students that have questions or concerns about degree requirements, policies, procedures, traditions, expectations, and available resources. In addition to academic concerns, the SSLs will assist EDST students who are new to Vancouver (e.g., housing advice, social networks). The duties include providing opportunities for face-to-face meetings and/ or virtual office hours via Connect, UBC’s online Learning Management System.
The SSLs also support the professional development of graduate students, especially with respect to their scholarly activity. They are community builders who plan workshops and events, with the assistance of others, aimed at supporting students’ skill development in academic writing and publishing, preparing for ethical review, oral and poster presentations, scholarship and research funding application, and career development. They facilitate the dissemination of information related to publication venues and the publication protocols of various journals, introduce students to information regarding existing and new journals and publishers, and disseminate information regarding conferences.
SSL Team
Aida Mohajeri
Daniel Gallardo
Mahfida Tahniat
Keenan Manning
EDST Blog
The EDST Blog is a dynamic digital space that supports knowledge sharing, critical reflection, and community engagement within and beyond the Department. It serves as an open platform for graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni to publish accessible, thought-provoking content that reflects the Department’s research, teaching, and values. Working in collaboration with the SSL Team, the Blog Editor leads the creation and implementation of an annual editorial calendar aligned with the Department’s goals. The Blog Editor is responsible for managing all aspects of content development, publication, and community engagement related to the EDST Blog.
EDST Blog Editor
Ella Wright
EDST Doctoral Colloquium
The Doctoral Colloquium meets monthly to present, share, and discuss the current research in which doctoral students and candidates in EDST, as well as students and candidates affiliated with the Department, are involved. The Doctoral Colloquium Coordinator plans, coordinates, designs all logistical and advertising aspects of the Colloquium’s sessions in collaboration with the SSL Team.
Colloquium Coordinator
Terms of Reference
The Student Support Network is governed by the Terms of Reference. You can find a copy of this document by clicking the link below: