Call for Proposals - Graduate Student Conference - March 14, 2019

The Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CEPSI-CIPSS) from Université de Montréal and McGill University, in collaboration with the Centre for International Policy Studies (CEPI-CIPS) from University of Ottawa, is happy to announce the next edition of their annual graduate student conference.

This year, the conference will be held at Université de Montréal, on March 14, 2019. This multidisciplinary and bilingual conference will focus on the following theme: “The actors of International Relations: Legitimacy, Solidarity and Contestation”.

We hereby invite graduate students to submit their communication proposals for this event.  The submission procedure can be downloaded HERE.

Please note that the deadline for submitting communication proposals is November 30, 2018 at 23:59.

All the information regarding the conference can be found HERE.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CatIQ Connect Canadian Catastrophe Conference 2019

CatIQ's highly anticipated 4th-annual Canadian Catastrophe Conference is taking place February 4 - February 6, 2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

CatIQ Connect is calling for student submissions!

The Canadian catastrophe conference welcomes research relating to:

• Climate Change
• Meteorology/Earth Science/Hydrology/Seismology/Geography
• Adaptation/Resiliency/Emergency & Risk Management
• Engineering
• Actuarial Sciences
• Socio-Economics

VIEW the full call for submissions.

Submission deadline: November 16, 2018

CatIQ Connect is a content-driven discussion to foster collaboration before, during and after catastrophes.  CatIQ Connect is a great place to network, gain stakeholder perspectives and showcase your research!

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Africa Institute Graduate Student Research Fund

The Africa Institute is pleased to announce a new round of funding available for 2018 for the “Africa Institute Graduate Student Research Fund” developed to support graduate student research in African-related scholarship.

The AI Graduate Student Research Fund is open to graduate students currently enrolled at Western University who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined HERE. Students may apply for the research fund grant to receive up to a maximum of $2,000 CAD to defray expenses incurred for their thesis research and/or other activities associated with graduate research and knowledge translation that fall within the domain of African-related scholarship.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please do not hesitate to contact The Africa Institute at africain@uwo.ca and/or via telephone at (519) 661-2111 ext. 82277.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - 2018 CAGS Annual Conference

CAGS invites submissions for concurrent sessions for the 2018 CAGS Annual Conference to be held at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, November 6-8.

We welcome proposals that touch on topics that address graduate studies in the 21st century, for example:

• What actions have been taken in rethinking the PhD and are they effective?
• How might changes in population demographics, societal needs, the global and political landscapes impact graduate education and/or vice versa?
• How do we encourage indigenous students to undertake graduate studies?
• How do we address academic bullying?
• How do we address mental health issues among graduate students?

Session leaders are urged to form panels of speakers who can provide a well-rounded discussion and, when possible, offer practical advice and/or clear take-aways. A concurrent session lasts 75 minutes and should reserve sufficient time for adequate discussion and exchange of ideas with participants. Note that student perspectives are welcome.

Please provide a working session title, a brief description, and the name(s) and affiliations of proposed speaker(s). Note that speakers are responsible for the costs of their travel and accommodation. CAGS will make necessary arrangements for audio-visual requirements.

Proposals will be accepted until April 30, 2018.

Please forward proposals and contact information to blawson@cags.ca using "Concurrent session 2018" in the subject line.

Canadian Obesity Student Meeting: June 20-22, 2018

This year, Western University has been selected to host the Canadian Obesity Student Meeting (June 20-22) hosted by the Canadian Obesity Network.

Students doing research about obesity treatment, management and prevention are invited to submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation. This is a national student meeting and brings together world renowned Canadian researchers and Faculty members including a Women in Science and The Physician's Perspective on Obesity discussion panel.

If you have any questions, please email conference Co-Chairs, graduate students in the Faculty of Health Science, Taniya Nagpal (tnagpal@uwo.ca) and Kristen Reilly (kreill2@uwo.ca).

Please visit http://www.obesitynetwork.ca/cosm to learn more and submit your abstract.

REMINDER: Robert Macmillan Graduate Research in Education Symposium - Friday, February 16, 2018

We would like to remind you that the deadline for submitting a proposal to the Robert Macmillan Graduate Research Symposium is coming up on Friday, February 16!

We encourage you to submit at
https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/research__events/graduate-symposium/proposal.html

We look forward to hearing from you!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: EnviroCon 2018

How can we improve community engagement in topics related to the environment and sustainability?

EnviroCon is a full-day conference hosted by Western's Centre for Environment and Sustainability and is organized by graduate students in the collaborative program. Organizers aim to bring together the knowledge and research of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community members involved in environment and sustainability.  Participation in this annual conference is free of charge, and all members of the community are welcome to participate/attend.

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The deadline for abstract submissions is February 9, 2018.

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Electronic submissions and questions:   ces.envirocon@gmail.com

We welcome posters and paper presentations on topics related to environment and sustainability.

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EnviroCon

March 16, 2018
International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB)

Abstract Submission is Open for the 2018 National Student Conference of the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics!

The Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CSEB) invites you to submit an abstract to their upcoming interdisciplinary student health conference.

A wide range of health-related research is eligible, including completed, ongoing and proposed projects. Presenters must be students at any level of study, including trainees and post-doctoral researchers.

View the call for abstracts here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GeTkd9hfqwxBHKWLlI7qNrxqmpvc75K-/view

Or, visit the abstract submission portal at https://www.cseb2018.com/abstracts/ for more information and to submit your abstract.  The submission deadline is Friday, February 16, 2018.

More than $14,000 of travel awards will be available for student presenters thanks to the generous support of conference sponsors. The opportunity to apply for travel awards will be available at registration.

The 2018 National Student Conference of the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics will be held at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario on June 15th-17th, 2018. For more details, visit our website: www.cseb2018.com

If you have any questions about the conference, feel free to contact the organizing team via communications@cseb2018.com.

Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CSEB2018.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Robert Macmillan Graduate Research in Education Symposium

The Annual Robert Macmillan Graduate Research in Education Symposium (GRiES) is celebrating its 9th year at Western University’s Faculty of Education.

On Friday, April 6, 2018, we will continue the tradition of showcasing graduate students’ work in a collaborative and supportive environment. This year’s theme is The changing face of education.

GRiES is now accepting submissions from graduate students for paper presentations, posters, and creative products which reflect the evolution and advancement of education in fields such as curriculum development, Indigenous pedagogies, LGBT2Q+ issues, new technologies, applied linguistics, and educational leadership, policy, and psychology.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

We look forward to hearing from you!

CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS: Atlantic Conference on Public Administration 2018

Interested graduate students are invited to submit papers for presentation at the 2018 Atlantic Conference on Public Administration, hosted by the Dalhousie University School of Public Administration.

Those interested are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by Friday, December 22, 2017.

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The conference, organized by Master of Public Administration candidates, is the leading Atlantic Canadian forum for students, academics, public servants, and business and public sector leaders to exchange ideas, disseminate best practices and discuss trends in public administration. The conference annually draws 200 delegates from eastern Canada, including a wide representation from federal, provincial, municipal and First Nation governments.

This year's theme is "Stronger Together: Indigenous Reconciliation and Sustainable Growth in Atlantic Canada". It will take place from January 25 - 26, 2018 at the Four Points Sheraton in Halifax.

WEB: http://www.acpa-caap.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ACPA.CAAP/

EMAIL: acpacaap@dal.ca