The IAGG Student of Council Organizations (IAGG CSO) is hosting an online pre-congress webinar for students and early career researchers at 10am Friday 2 June (ACST). During this webinar attendees will be able to meet the current IAGG CSO committee members, hear about student specific initiatives we are hosting as well as gain some general tips for your upcoming stay in Japan. No registration is required- just log in through this link. If you have any trouble with this link please contact the student group through iaggcso.gmail.com
Watch the webinar here
Distilling information about yourself, your work, or your research into a short presentation can be difficult. There are many complexities in undertaking our work roles or research projects in the gerontology/geriatric context, even more so in an Asia-Oceania region and context.
Storytelling is a skill. Why do you do the work you do? What drives you to work and study in this area? This session aims to give you the skills and the confidence to present yourself or your work in a brief 3-minute engaging conversation. You will learn to unpack the crucial elements of your work/project, that is, what REALLY matters to other people and WHY you are undertaking the work/project.
The speakers will share their expertise, including practical tips. Participants will work in pairs to develop and practice their ‘elevator pitch’. Constructive feedback will be provided by the speakers and other supporters.
This is an opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers across the Asia-Oceania region on their experiences of setting up and leading networks and groups for students and early career scholars in gerontology/geriatrics research and clinical work. You will hear from early/mid-career researchers as well as post-graduate and under-graduate representatives.
Developing and maintaining relationships across countries and cultural groups can be challenging. Common interest areas or discipline specific groups can be a good starting point. There will be a Q&A session at the end where other students and early/mid-career researchers can ask questions and advise on setting up such networks and groups in other countries.
Are you interested in seeking a mentor?
This is a popular session whereby a panel of ‘stars’ kindly give up some of their time to share their experiences with students and early career scholars – this year the topic is ‘mentorship’.
Each ‘star’ will have 5 minutes to share their opinion of what works (and doesn’t work) in the mentor/mentee relationship. Then it’s time for you to ask questions of them. The ‘stars’ will be announced soon and will come from various countries across our Asia-Oceania region.
The lunch event will be catered and places are limited. Please register here. A waiting list will be created once places are full. We look forward to seeing you there!
Supported by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), the IAGG Council of Student Organizations (IAGG CSO) is pleased to offer up to six travel award bursaries of US$500 for student delegates to contribute to the costs associated with attendance at the IAGG Asia/Oceania Regional Congress. The IAGG CSO recognizes that conference participation is an important learning and research activity and an excellent networking opportunity for student and early career researchers. For more information or to apply please review and/or complete the application [HPYER LINK TO ATTACHMENT]. All applications and accompanying material are to be emailed through to iaggcso@gmail.com or justine.irving@flinders.edu.au by Friday 16 June 2023.
The IAGG Council of Student Organizations (IAGG CSO) is pleased to host a social event for student delegates attending the Congress. Facilitated by Justine Irving (IAGG CSO President Member) and Claudia Meyer (Asia Oceania Regional Student Representative) the event is an opportunity for sharing a meal, meeting other students and informal networking with likeminded peers. Through events such as these the IAGG CSO seek to bring together gerontology and geriatrics students to further foster regional and international connections, communication and exchange of information. There is no cost to attend but seats are strictly limited, and registration is essential. The dinner is scheduled for Monday 12 June at 6.30pm. To book a place at dinner please register here. A waiting list will be created once places are full. Location will be provided to attendees only. We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you looking for a challenge? Are you keen to share your passion and promote the study of gerontology and geriatrics amongst fellow students and early career researchers?
The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Council of Student Organizations (CSO) Executive Committee is now seeking new members to fulfil the following roles:
To nominate please complete the attached Nomination Form [HYPERLINK-FORM ATTACHED]. Alternatively, you can write to iaggcso@gmail.com for a copy of this form or for additional information.