This year, our program includes discussions on Indigenous perspectives and Institutional food system alternatives with a tour of the George Brown Campus Chef School and gardens, complete with a lunch made by student chefs. We also invite participants to engage in a poster session and mentor chats with established scholars and community leaders.

https://foodstudies.info/news-conferences/upcoming-conference/

#CongreSSH #FoodStudies #Toronto #Food #TorontoFoodie #FoodWays #PhDLife #GradSchoolLife #PostDoc #StudentLife

This year, our program includes discussions on Indigenous perspectives and Institutional food system alternatives with a tour of the George Brown Campus Chef School and gardens, complete with a lunch made by student chefs. We also invite participants to engage in a poster session and mentor chats with established scholars and community leaders.

https://foodstudies.info/news-conferences/upcoming-conference/

#CongreSSH #FoodStudies #College #Toronto #Food #PhDLife #GradSchoolLife #PostDoc #StudentLife

STUDENT SYMPOSIUM

Seeds of Inquiry: Emerging Voices in Food Studies
Symposium for Students, Postdocs, and Emerging Scholars
June 2, 2025 | 9:45 am – 5:00 pm | George Brown College, St. James Campus

FREE Registration!

https://foodstudies.info/news-conferences/upcoming-conference/

#CongreSSH #FoodStudies #College #Toronto #WelcomeToGBC #OnePack #MyGBC #Food #TorontoFoodie #FoodWays #FoodSovereignty #FoodPolitics #Art #Gallery #FoodArt #PhDLife #GradSchoolLife #PostDoc #StudentLife

Embarking on a dissertation can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable chapters makes the process easier! Start with a clear strategy, focus on one chapter at a time, and don’t hesitate to seek help when needed. From the introduction to the conclusion, every part matters. Stay organized and keep pushing forward—you’ve got this! 💪📚

https://sabaylok.com/blogs/27548/Breaking-Down-Dissertation-Writing-How-to-Tackle-One-Chapter-at

#DissertationTips #AcademicWriting #ResearchJourney #WritingGoals #DissertationHelp #StudentSuccess #GradSchoolLife

When we’re feeling the end of semester crunch, having a good friend to reach out to can really help. Here’s help with how to maintain friendships when publishing deadlines, grading, and committee meetings pile up this time of year: https://ideasonfire.net/maintaining-friendships/

#Friendship #EndOfSemester #AcademicLife #GradSchoolLife #ProfessorLife #SelfCare

Got to hang out with my PhD-
brother this week! Nic & l started our PhDs within a month of each other and have the same supervisor. Our work is very similar, but we're learning so much from each other all the time. Thanks for being an excellent PhD-sibling.
You're making this whole thing a sh*t load more fun 🥰

#PhDlife #PhDjourney #PhDcommunity
#ResearchBuddies #ScienceFriends
#GradSchoolLife #ResearchLife #PhDsibling
#PhDstudent #Exoplanets

So many great conferences, so little time! It's an annual source of frustration for interdisciplinary scholars: Some events we’d love to be at simply won’t fit in our schedule or budget.

But we can still be part of the exciting, innovative conversations happening at the conferences we opt out of.

Here are some ways to engage in meaningful conference participation from afar.

https://ideasonfire.net/conference-participation

#AcademicResearch #GradSchoolLife #PhDLife #ProfessorLife #AcademicConferences

If you suffer from conference presentation stage fright, you’re not alone. On the IoF blog, Sara Bernstein shares techniques she’s learned as both a public speaking instructor and frequent presentation giver. They’ll help you manage your nerves and deliver a great presentation.

https://ideasonfire.net/conference-presentation-stage-fright

#AcademicResearch #GradSchoolLife #PhDLife #AcademicConference #ConferenceKeynotes #IdeasOnFire #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips

Most departments like the idea of improving mental health in academia but often struggle to make real changes. On the IoF blog, Furaha Asani shares concrete practices that departments can implement to support their students, faculty, & staff.

https://ideasonfire.net/mental-health-in-academia/

#HigherEd #PhDLife #ProfessorLife #GradSchoolLife

Connect with the food studies community!

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