AGES Conference – April 17, 2026
Theme – Cultivating Knowledge: Spaces of Practice, Presence & Possibility
Join us on Friday, April 17, 2026, for a free, student-led gathering that brings our community together through shared learning and dialogue. This conference invites graduate students in the Faculty of Education to share emerging and established work, connect with peers, and engage in meaningful community conversations.
AGES Workshops
AGES hosts a series of workshops throughout the year from September to April. They are all designed for graduate students to help you connect with other students, learn from experts, and build skills to support your academic journey.
Past workshops
Present with Presence: An Arts-Based Workshop for Conference Success
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm
MacLaurin Building A250
Are you preparing to present at the AGES conference or another conference? This interactive, in-person workshop is designed to help graduate students strengthen their conference presentations using arts-based methods. Participants will explore how to communicate their research with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Facilitated by Dr. Kara Flanagan
Getting Started with Community-Engaged Research
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
2:30 – 4:00 pm
MacLaurin Building D282 and online via Zoom
This interactive workshop is designed for graduate students interested in learning more about the spectrum of community-engaged research and how to begin or deepen their engagement in this area.
Facilitated by Dr. Héctor Vázquez-Cordoba & Dr. Anita Prest
Reimagining the Dissertation: Exploring Emerging & Next-Generation Formats
Friday, January 30, 2026
2:30 – 3:30 pm
MacLaurin Building D282 and online via Zoom
What if a dissertation were more than a written document? In this session, participants will explore how graduate students are expanding the ways through which scholarly knowledge can be expressed beyond the written manuscript. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how format, audience, and purpose shape dissertation design, and to consider new ways of conveying knowledge in ways that are impactful, accessible, and designed with both rigor and ethical responsibility.
Facilitated by Valeria Cortes
Contact AGES
To learn more and get involved with AGES, email the AGES Coordinator ages@uvic.ca.
About AGES
The Association of Graduate Education Students (AGES) was formed in 1998 by a group of graduate students who believed in creating a community within the Faculty of Education at UVic. AGES aims to build a strong, inclusive, and diverse community within the faculty, share resources and information, and support graduate students on their journey to degree completion.
AGES offers support for graduate students in the Faculty of Education, including regular workshops and an annual conference in April.