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Aug 26, 2025

In Memoriam: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

 

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Aug 25, 2025

Pillars of Purpose in Teaching

Dr. Dan Pratt’s profile: https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/pratt-dan/ Pillars of Purpose in Teaching Daniel D. Pratt, Brett Schrewe, and Martin V. Pusic People often look for ashadow of themselveswhen evaluating another teacher. To see teaching clearly,We must look through four lensesEach one is a pillar of purpose. Teaching as a Cultural Act We do not teachfrom a neutral […]

 

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Aug 22, 2025

Congrats to Jiin Yoo for her selection as PSI Scholar

 

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Aug 21, 2025

Diamond Art Painting Workshop

https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/events/event/diamond-art-painting-workshop/

 

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Jul 14, 2025

2025 EDST Research Day Blog Publication Award

Winner of the 2025 EDST Research Day Blog Publication Award: Mahfida Tahniat (Two-Time Winner!)

 

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Jul 07, 2025

Mahfida Tahniat – 2025 UBC KxM Research to Impact Fellowship

 

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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 – Natalia 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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