Educational Studies Blog
Curated by EDST Students
Welcome to the UBC Educational Studies Blog!
This blog supports EDST graduate students in building their skills and competencies as early career researchers and education professionals, while providing a space to share their work and spark conversations. From personal narratives and poetry to multimedia and public-facing scholarship, this blog highlights diverse voices and ideas.
Supporting Early Career Researchers & Education Professionals
The EDST Blog is proudly funded by the UBC Department of Educational Studies (EDST) as part of its commitment to supporting early career researchers and education professionals. The Blog Editor position was created to help graduate students develop their skills in research communication and writing, offering mentorship and a platform to amplify their voices.
However, as graduate students, we have full autonomy over the blog’s content and editorial direction. Our primary goal is to support graduate students while also engaging in important debates and fostering community within the university and beyond.
Latest Posts
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Research That Matters: Reflections from EDST Research Day 2025
EDST Research Day 2025 brought together students, faculty, and staff for a powerful day of inquiry, reflection, and celebration—opened by Dr. Deirdre Kelley’s compelling call to center research in the pursuit of justice and educational transformation.
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EDST Mindfulness with Mahfida: Guided Meditation & Community Connection
On May 14, EDST students gathered for a peaceful pause in the midst of a busy term during our monthly Mindfulness with Mahfida event—this time featuring a guided meditation session. Held in the cozy space of PCN 2012, the event created a calm, welcoming environment for participants to breathe deeply, reset their minds, and gently…
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EDST Mindfulness with Mahfida: Cherry Blossom Walking Tour at Nitobe
In April, the EDST community stepped away from desks and screens and into the tranquil beauty of nature for our monthly Mindfulness with Mahfida session—this time, a Cherry Blossom Walking Tour at the Nitobe Memorial Garden. Basked in sunlight and surrounded by vibrant spring blooms EDST students, shared smiles, quiet reflection, and moments of true…
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe Recognized for Exemplary Supervision and Mentorship
GAA Recognition and Appreciation Award for Exemplary Service to Students presented to Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe
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Student Spotlight: Yotam Ronen Honoured for Building Academic Community
Yotam Ronen recognized with the Inaugural GAA EDST Recognition and Appreciation Award for Exemplary Service to the Student Community
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Staff Spotlight: Honouring Himadri Udahage Dona for Exemplary Service
Himadri Udahage Dona was awarded the Graduate Academic Assistant GAA Recognition and Appreciation Award for Exemplary Service to Students 2025.
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EDST Research Day: Keynote Reflections from Dr. Taylor Webb on “Education in the Algorithmic Condition”
In a compelling keynote, Dr. Taylor Webb invited EDST to reconsider the deep entanglements between education and algorithmic systems, urging us to confront the colonial and political histories that shape today’s AI-driven futures.
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EDST Well-Being Series: Mindfulness with Mahfida – March Flower Bouquet Making Workshop
The March Mindfulness event was a sold-out success, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a therapeutic and joyful flower bouquet-making workshop that left everyone smiling and stress-free!”
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Amplify Your Research: Join the EDST Research Day Podcast & Blog Award!
Are you presenting at EDST Research Day 2025? Want to share your work beyond the event, sharpen your research communication skills, and get the chance to win a $50 UBC Bookstore gift card? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Introducing the EDST Research Day Podcast & Blog Publication Award This year, we’re taking research…
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EDST Well-Being Series: Mindfulness with Mahfida – February Bracelet Making Workshop
EDST’s Bracelet Making Workshop brought students together for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and mindfulness as part of the Mindfulness with Mahfida series.