Events

Doctoral Colloquium – The Heart is the Loom: Principals and Vice Principals Leading for Social Justice

Thursday February 12th, 2026 1 – 2:30 pm PCN 2012 6445 University Blvd Margaret Paxton, Doctoral Candidate RSVP The Heart is the Loom: Principals and Vice Principals Leading for Social Justice How do BC principals and vice principals lead for greater social justice in their schools? How do they define social justice, and what actions do they take to address conditions that further marginalize and oppress different groups of students? What sustains them in their work? This research was conducted as a narrative inquiry with six BC principals and vice principals who are committed to equitable recognition, representation, and respect, as well […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Fridays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

SSL presents: Valentine’s Day Special Workshop

EDST SSL Presents: Mindfulness with Mahfida Event Description: To live a happy, healthy, and successful life, it is important to de-stress everyday anxiety and focus on mental well-being. The EDST community can now participate in different mindfulness activities (arts & crafts, mindful eating, meditation, breathing exercises, gratitude journal, etc.) and learn through fun, how to take better care of the academic and professional journey. With a different theme every month, these mindfulness sessions can calm your mind from daily stress, allowing you to focus better on your work while embracing the brighter aspects of life. Everyone is welcome, and we hope the staff and faculty members will also join! […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Mondays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Wednesdays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Fridays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Mondays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

Adult Nonformal Education for Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience

Adult Nonformal Education for Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience   Register: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bB5O7fe10FxN4i Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Location: PCN 2012 6445 University Blvd Description: Adult nonformal education plays a critical role in supporting learning, agency, and adaptive capacity among adults responding to complex socio-ecological challenges, including climate change. Drawing on two ongoing University Extension-based programs—a drought-planning program for agricultural producers and a hybrid community science initiative focused on native bee monitoring—this presentation examines how nonformal environmental education can support engagement with environmental science and stewardship. Across these contexts, adults engaged in experiential learning that emphasized relevance, iterative […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Wednesdays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]

2026 Winter Term 2 Writing Sessions – Fridays

Dissertation writing support sessions Dissertation & thesis support writing sessions will begin Saturday January 10, 2026. After a two week break, sessions resume January 26 and will continue until April 4th. Each week there are three sessions offered: every Monday and Friday morning, from 7:30 to 10am, and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Saturday sessions also run once a month. These sessions support students on their dissertation writing journey which includes refining research questions & developing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, to preparing chapters and final drafts. After a brief check-in, with audio and visual muted, we ‘write alone together’. Join […]