Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DEI

Register now for the PDW Building Meaningful Connections: How to Maximize Your Symposium Experience

Dear colleagues,

We invite you to register for an exciting PDW that focuses on sustaining long-term relationships after conferences, with a special emphasis on connections initiated during academic symposia.

The PDW presents three success stories of symposia-related collaborations that led to significant, long-lasting academic achievements. In addition, insights from distinguished scholars will expand the discussion, emphasizing broader strategies for conference-based collaboration. An interactive panel discussion will equip attendees with practical advice on maximizing symposium opportunities and maintaining long-term research partnerships and collaborations.

Participants:

·         Team 1: Mirit K. Grabarski, Lakehead University, Hina Kalyal, University of Western Ontario, Megha Yadav, Indiana University South Bend, Maria Mouratidou, University of Cumbria, Eric J. Sanders, Elmhurst University   

·         Team 2: Batia Ben Hador, Ariel University, Tracy Hopkins, The University of Notre Dame Australia 

·         Team 3: Jos Akkermans, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Ans De Vos, University of Antwerp, Beatrice Van Der Heijden, Radboud University Nijmegen    

·         Distinguished speakers: Yehuda Baruch, University of Southampton, Jon P. Briscoe, Northern Illinois University 

When and where:

·         Friday, Jul 25, 2025 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CEST (GMT+2/UTC+2)

·         Bella Center in Hall C- C2-m2

 Registration information:

·         The PDW is limited to 100 people.

·         Registration deadline: June 30, 2025.

·         To pre-register and secure your place, please fill out the form here.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

The organizers:

Mirit K. Grabarski, Lakehead University, mgrabars@lakeheadu.ca

Hayuta Yinon, Oranim Academic College of Education, hayutay@gmail.com