INSPIRING MINDS | Cara Davidson, PhD candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Inspiring Minds seeks to broaden awareness and impact of graduate student research, while enhancing transferable skills. Students were challenged to describe their research, scholarship or creative activity in 150 or fewer words to share with our community.

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Cara Davidson
PhD candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Gender-based violence and breast cancer: A threat to women’s health equity in Canada

In Canada, intimate partner violence (IPV) and breast cancer are pervasive public health concerns that disproportionately affect women. However, the intersection of these issues is often overlooked, despite an estimated 1 in 8 breast cancer patients experiencing IPV at the same time as cancer – and often facing health disparities as a result. I study the biopsychosocial relationships between breast cancer and IPV in Canada, with the goal of exploring health disparities and lived experiences. Additionally, I am co-creating a trauma- and violence-informed clinical tool for breast cancer healthcare providers in collaboration with patients, oncology teams, IPV professionals, and non profit organizations. Overall, I aim to shed light on the experiences of Canadian women who experience IPV and breast cancer and promote improved health outcomes among this equity deserving group.

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Permanent Resident Application Reimbursement Closed

As of May 1, 2019, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will no longer provide funds to help cover the costs of applying for permanent residency.

Important Information for New International Students — July 2017

Greetings from Western University!

We are excited to meet and welcome you. The International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC) will help you prepare and transition to life in Canada and at Western.

Please review our July 2017 Welcome Newsletter HERE.

Should you have any questions, please contact us. We are here to help!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 89309

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — KNOWING YOUR ENVIRONMENT: STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO RESEARCH

 

Erin Huner, Consultant Research Development and PhD Candidate Indigenous Geographies, will be speaking next Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about Knowing Your Environment: Strategic Approaches to Research.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — A MULTI-INTRA-INTER-DISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC LIFE

Darren Meister, John M. Thompson Chair in Engineering Leadership and Innovation, and Professor of Management, will be speaking next Wednesday, March 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about A Multi-Intra-Inter-Disciplinary Academic Life.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — WHAT DO LEADERS LOOK LIKE? COMBATING MYTHS, BIAS, AND ANXIETY ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS

Jessica Grahn, Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Professor of Psychology in the Brain and Mind Institute, will be speaking next Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about What do leaders look like? Combating Myths, Bias, and Anxiety on the Path to Success.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

Competition Open NOW: Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program

The Organization of American States (OAS) has launched its 2016 competition. The scholarships, which are tenable as of January 2017, provide funding to Canadian students and researchers for studies or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State.

The deadline to apply is March 8, 2016.

Please visit Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program for full program details.

The OAS also offers funding to professionals through the Organization of American States (OAS) Professional Development Scholarship Program.

This program offers opportunities for professional development through short-term courses in specialized areas of training. Professional development courses may be carried out on-site, online or in a combination of both. The deadline for applications depends on the courses selected. Additionally, Canadians are eligible for other scholarships offered via the OAS by its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

We invite you to visit the OAS website for further details on the various other programs available.

All inquiries regarding this scholarship program should be directed to: scholarships‐[email protected].

hirewesternu Job Fair

DATE:  Thursday, January 28
TIME:  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Western Student Recreation Centre, upper gym

Whether you’re looking for a summer job, internship/co-op, or that first big full-time opportunity, the Job Fair is the perfect place to talk to employers and build your professional network! There are a wide range industries and opportunities that will be represented at the fair, making this an event you don't want to miss.

Click HERE to see what companies you can expect to meet.

Not sure what to say? Attend our workshop “How to Talk to Employers” on January 21 and learn how to break the ice. Register through the event calendar in CareerCentral

Questions about the Fair? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail Us

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — LIFE AS A HOUSE: REFLECTIONS ON BUILDING A RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Charles Weijer, Philosopher and Physician, and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics, will be speaking next Wednesday, January 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about Life as a House: Reflections on Building a Research Institute.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

Career Counselling for International Graduate Students

International graduate students can now register for career counselling focused on finding and keeping employment in Canada.

Topic will include:

• self awareness
• how to identify and market your skills, networking and interview strategies
• how to succeed in the Canadian workplace

The program consists of eight sessions, each three hours in length. Participants must attend all eight sessions.

DATE: Wednesdays during February and March
TIME:  12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION:  The Student Success Centre, UCC 210 Seminar Room

Space is limited to 15 international graduate students looking for non-academic employment in Canada.

REGISTER TODAY!