Please join us for the Graduate Wellbeing Symposium, a one-day event dedicated to sharing the results of the Grad Student Wellbeing Network (GSWN) Graduate Wellbeing Study 2019, promoting the visibility of graduate wellbeing and mental health, and encouraging commitment from faculty and university administration to implement changes in grad programs that promote wellbeing.
Date: Friday, September 20th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (see day schedule attached)
Location: Dodson Room, I.K. Barber Learning Centre
The Grad Student Wellbeing Network (GSWN) is a group of over 40 students working on improving graduate wellbeing and mental health at UBC. In March 2019, we created and organized the Grad Wellbeing Study, an in-depth, comprehensive exploration of the graduate student experience, including workload, support structures, finances, self care and social identity, as they relate to wellbeing. We ran this study in 6 departments across the Arts and Sciences, through focus groups and an in-depth survey completed by 300+ graduate students. Many participating departments created a Graduate Wellbeing Committee, consisting of graduate students, faculty, and staff, which will use the data to inform changes that promote grad wellbeing.
Join us for a conversation with Vice-President, Students, Dr. Ainsley Carry about grad health and wellbeing (9:30-10:30), a presentation of the results of the Graduate Wellbeing Study (10:30-11:30 am), and a panel featuring Graduate Advisors and faculty about promoting wellbeing in grad programs at UBC (1-2 pm). We are looking forward to a lively discussion between grad students, faculty and staff throughout the day.
Please RSVP for lunch on Eventbrite: “GSWN Wellbeing Symposium” https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gswn-wellbeing-symposium-tickets-71591434909?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
2019 Graduate Wellbeing Symposium Poster
Thanks so much, and looking forward to seeing you there!
Matthew and Lily
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Matthew Smithdeal
Co-coordinator, Grad Student Wellbeing Network
PhD Candidate, Department of Philosophy
University of British Columbia
grad.wellbeing@gmail.com | matthew.smithdeal@alumni.ubc.ca
Lily Ivanova
Co-coordinator, Grad Student Wellbeing Network
PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology
University of British Columbia
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