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Have you read the Faculty of Education’s new strategic plan, Learning Transformed? The plan represents the Faculty’s commitment to educate and serve the next generation of educators and researchers and will guide the Faculty’s priorities, activities, and commitments for the next five years.
To ensure that our shared vision is achieved, the Faculty has designated a pool of funds for new projects that will advance the vision presented in the strategic plan. All faculty and staff, either as individuals or in groups, are encouraged to submit proposals for projects that advance the goals and associated objectives of Learning Transformed.
Deadline to submit: January 15, 2020!
More details and a project proposal template available here.
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UBC researchers interested in leading a NFRF Transformation application are encouraged to contact Christy McTait. Christy will then communicate the support plan and share resources directly.
More details here.
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The Educational Technology Support Unit is growing in order to serve you better! On January 2nd, 2020, ETS welcomes a new addition to the team, Tara Rogic, as the new Educational Technology Support Coordinator.
Welcome, Tara!
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Awards & Funding Opportunities
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Deadlines:
UBC Research Project Information Form (RPIF) and application emailed to Robert Olaj: Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:00 pm
Office of Research Services deadline for RPIF: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 8:30 am
Deadline to submit electronic application on ApplyNet: Friday, January 31, 2020, 4:30pm
More details here.
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Deadline: February 7, 2020
More details here.
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Deadline: February 7, 2020
More details here.
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Deadlines:
Notice of Intent (NOI) Online Convergence Portal deadline: February 14, 2020, 8:30 am
Notice of Intent (NOI) Agency deadline: February 18, 2020
Letter of Intent (LOI) Agency deadline: April 15, 2020
Full application (by invitation only) Agency deadline: November 18, 2020
More details here.
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Deadline: Minimum one month prior to your proposed workshop date
More details here.
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Upcoming Events & Conferences
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January 15, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Forest Sciences Centre (2424 Main Mall), room 1001
What is the difference between "academic freedom" and "freedom of expression"? Is it ever appropriate to place limits on academic freedom, and if so, who should enforce them? Join us for an interdisciplinary panel discussion featuring some of UBC’s most respected scholars:
Dr. Jennifer Berdahl, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Samuel Rocha, Faculty of Education
Dr. Katja Thieme, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Margot Young, Allard School of Law
More details here.
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January 16, 2020 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Neville Scarfe Library Block, Room 278
Visiting scholar in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC)
Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki
More details here.
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January 17 – 18, 2020
Ponderosa Commons, Room 2012, 6445 University Boulevard
Supported by the Department of Language and Literacy Education, this event is offered for teachers, teacher candidates, and French language students interested in pursuing a career in French language education.
More details here.
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January 23, 2020 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ponderosa Commons, Room 2012, 6445 University Boulevard
We all like the ideas of community engagement, social impact, public dialogue, and collaboration – but how do we prioritize these in our work, amidst many other pressing demands of academia? Join this interdisciplinary panel to discuss some of the possibilities and challenges of public scholarship, and to hear about their ideas and experiences in reimagining academia in the service of transformation and social justice.
Natalia Balyasnikova, Graduate, Department of Language and Literacy Education
Harini Rajagopal, PhD Candidate, Department of Language and Literacy Education
Dacotah-Victoria Splichalova, PhD student, Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability
Neila Miled, PhD Candidate, Department of Educational Studies
More details here.
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January 25, 2020 | 10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
St. John’s College, UBC, 2111 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Dr. Barrington Walker, Senior Advisor Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professor of History, Wilfrid Laurier University
Marion Landers, Instructor, Dancer, Choreographer, School for Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Funké Aladejebi, Assistant Professor of History, University of New Brunswick
Dr. Afua Cooper, Professor of History, Dalhousie University
More details here.
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February 17 – February 21, 2020
Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre 14500 Silver Valley Road Maple Ridge, BC
On-campus non-residential retreat option also available
More details here.
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February 26th, 2020 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Neville Scarfe Building, Room 1007
What are some of the challenging situations and dynamics we face in post-secondary classrooms? Join us in engaging with scenarios as a springboard for exploration, discussion and insight-sharing.
More details here.
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Have something to share with the Faculty of Education community? Please submit it by completing this form. All submissions are verified before publication.
You are invited to share:
- Timely news items and announcements
- Upcoming events and workshops
- Stories about interesting work/research you or your students are doing
- New publications
- Notable achievements or recognition of faculty, staff and students
- Announcements of new faculty and staff appointments
- Upcoming award or grant deadlines
- Calls for proposals
- Upcoming graduate defenses
- Other items of interest to the Faculty community
For feedback or assistance, please contact communications.educ@ubc.ca.
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