8th International Gender and Language Association Conference: Call for Submissions and for Volunteers
The upcoming IGALA International Conference will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from June 5th through to June 7th, 2014. It will be held at Simon Fraser University’s downtown campus, Harbour Centre. We hope the www.IGALA8.com website will be helpful in answering any questions you may have. Please submit an abstract of your own work […]
Education Research and Teacher Practice: Inspiring Educators Series
The Office of Graduate Programs and Research is delighted to invite you to the first session of the “Education Research and Teacher Practice: Inspiring Educators Series”. Throughout this cycle of round tables and discussion panels, current incumbents of our Faculty Chairs and Professorships will share how their research is informing current teacher education practices in […]
FIREtalk: Learning Machines
The Research Commons invites graduate students from any discipline – engineers, philosophers, computer scientists, writers, neuroscientists, artists, psychologists, social theorists, and others – to explore the boundary between mind and machine. Join us for the next FIREtalk (bit.ly/firetalk), Learning Machines. When: Wednesday, November 27, 4-6 pm Where: Koerner Library, Room 216 About the Topic: What cutting-edge […]
Congratulations to all Graduating Education Students
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education Graduating Class 2013! Wishing everyone the best of luck in their future endeavors.
GPS Workshops
Creative Project Planning through Concept Mapping: Are you trying to organize your thinking about a project, thesis, teaching or learning challenge? Join us to explore concept maps as a thinking tool to help you in your process. Wednesday, Nov 20th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM For a complete session description, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10955-gps-workshop-creative-project-planning-through-concept-mapping To register, […]
Thanks to Panelists and Participants | Researcher Pro D Series 2013-2014
Left to right: Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Brian Wilson, and Teresa Dobson. Pro D handout.
Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellowship Funding Available
Mitacs Elevate Deadline for Intent to Apply: November 4, 2013 – 5:00 PM, PST Deadline for Applications: November 19, 2013 – midnight, PST Elevate supports postdoctoral fellows and Canadian companies and community partners to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects and build capacity for the next generation of R&D management leaders. The two-year program provides fellows […]
Visiting Scholar Lecture “Large Scale Assessment in Swedish History Education” David Rosenlund
The Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness Visiting Scholars Program presents: David Rosenlund, Malmö University, Sweden “Large Scale Assessment in Swedish History Education: An Attempt to Assess Students’ Historical Consciousness” Tuesday 19 November 2013, 4:30-6:00 p.m. UBC, Scarfe building, room 310 The Swedish school system has been subject to many reforms in recent years. These reforms […]
CIHR Doctoral Research Awards and CIHR Fellowships
Call for Nominations: CIHR Doctoral Research Awards and CIHR Fellowships The application portal for CIHR Doctoral Research Awards and CIHR Fellowships is now open. Applications for Doctoral Research Awards and for Fellowships are submitted directly to CIHR. There is no university-level adjudication for these awards, though university signatures may be required for forms that are […]
Canada-US Fulbright Program and Fulbright Scholar Awards
Canada-US Fulbright Program The Canada-US Fulbright Program is a bi-national program of educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Available to graduate students, faculty, professionals and independent researchers, successful applicants conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs […]