Graduate Studies and Research Conference to showcase best of 69传媒graduate research
UPEI鈥檚 School of Graduate Studies will be hosting the annual 69传媒Graduate Studies and Research Conference May 16 through 18. This will be the first time graduate students from all 69传媒faculties will jointly participate in presenting their research at a university-wide event.
鈥淕raduate students drive the university鈥檚 research programs,鈥� said Dr. Larry Hammell, dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at UPEI. 鈥淭his conference provides an important opportunity to appreciate their great work across a wide spectrum of research interests.鈥�
These three days are a celebration of the accomplishments of UPEI鈥檚 graduate students and their research efforts. Over the course of the two days, graduate students will present their research orally. There will also be invited presentations, including the R.G. Thomson Lecture by Dr. George Gitau from University of Nairobi given immediately following the opening ceremonies.
Opening ceremonies will be 9:00 am, Wednesday, May 16. All are welcome to attend at no cost (please register ). Most activities will occur in AVC Lecture Theatre A and the McCain Foundation Learning Commons at AVC. For a full list of presentations, see the .
