The CRPiD Student Connections is a supportive environment  and forum for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of all disciplines/fields of study, who share an interest in dementia and gerontological scholarship.

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This group aims to be diverse and inclusive, with members from across the UBC community, as well as other universities. There is no cost to join. Meetings will have a hybrid format (in-person and virtual) and will take place the last Thursday of every month.

 

Becoming a member of the CRPiD Student Connections will include:

 

Being a part of the greater CRPiD community

• Learn about and attend CRPD events and colloquiums

•  Increase understanding of the dementia experience

• Learn from people living with dementia

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Opportunities for expanding connections with other students

• Networking and socialization

• Meet others with similar research interests

• Connect across disciplines

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Mentorship and learning from one another

• Support one another as new and developing scholars

• Find a mentee/be a mentor to others

• Share experiences as students/learn from one another

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Encouragement and feedback on scholarly work

• Join or form a writing group

• Tips on publishing and writing grants

• Practice presentations and thesis defences in front of peers

• Discuss and explore different research methods

 

If you would like to join, please email Sheila Novek at sheila.novek@ubc.ca