An Interdisciplinarian’s Toolbox
About the Conference
Created by students for students, our conference mission is to bring together folks from universities across Western Canada who are invested in interdisciplinary work. Our Spring 2024 Conference theme, An Interdisciplinarian’s Toolbox: Emerging Practices and Methodologies for Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries, focuses on the ways in which we engage in interdisciplinary research, further reflecting on how these processes may give rise to new ideas, knowledge, and change.
Join us for a day of inspiration and connection on Thursday, May 2 & Friday, May 3.
Student Presentations
Research presentations at all stages will showcase current graduate student work from across Western Canada.
This conference invites student presentations centred on thesis research work at any stage or an academic topic that can be explored through an interdisciplinary lens. Creativity aligned with the topic or discipline(s) can inform the presentation style. Presenters will address the audience for 5-8 minutes, followed by informal engagement during magnet dialogue sessions.
Panel Discussion
The panel discussion will bring together different perspectives on a a theme which will be derived from the proposals we receive. Panel presenters, when confirmed, will be provided with pre-set questions to speak to and will also respond to an audience Q & A session.
Fireside MINGLE
We will wrap up Day 1 with a mingle fireside hour outside, with snacks and beverages. Meeting new people, crossing disciplines, and learning from the connections we form with one another are some of the best parts of conferences.
