Events

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 […]

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 […]

Painting 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 – 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 […]

Public Presentation of Graduate Research on Leadership Practices 2026

The pleasure of your company is requested at the Public Presentation of Graduate Research on Leadership Practices Saturday, March 28, 2026 Education Centre at Ponderosa Commons 6445 University Boulevard, Vancouver 8:20am Room # 2012  Please join us over coffee and muffins for introductions and an explanation of the day’s program. Register (Enter the building next to the HARVEST convenience shop and proceed to #2012.)   Student presentations will begin at 9:00am. Refer to the following agenda for our schedule. Refreshments: 8:20am-9:00am A celebratory lunch for students, faculty and discussants will be held in the adjacent staffroom. For further information, please contact […]

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 […]

Public Talk: An Empire of Unnatural Extinction

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 Time: 12:30 – 2 Location: PCN 2012, 6445 University Blvd Speaker: Prof. Sadiah Qureshi, Visiting Scholar RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nSdNIjp2wnfJsy Description: We’re so used to thinking of extinction as a biological process, that we can easily forget to think about it an idea with a far more complex history and politics. This seminar will explore the origins of the modern notion of extinction as species loss and consider how this is relevant for conservation in the present. In particular, we will explore what it means to discuss extinction as a political choice with significance for all life on earth.   […]