Students

Become a student affiliate at the CSLP

At the CSLP, we value students and their significant research contributions. By becoming a student affiliate, you will join a community of researchers and gain invaluable experience and networking opportunities.

Our programming includes events specifically for students, and we often partner with students on the creation and development of student-led initiatives (e.g., workshops, social activities).

Student affiliates may access the CSLP’s spaces in the historic Grey Nuns Annex (GA building) from 9-5 PM, Monday-Friday, and are eligible to book select equipment. Please see our Rooms and Equipment page for details.

We invite master's or doctoral students working in areas related to the CSLP’s mission to utilize our research facilities and become better acquainted with our work.

We're looking forward to working with you! Sign up by completing our student affiliate form or contact us for more information.

Employment Opportunities

We do not currently have any postings for students. You may also want to check out our Jobs page regularly for more opportunities.

Events

Japanese Language & Cultural Exchange - Fall 2025

📅 When: Every Tuesday, September 23 – December 2, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm (No session on October 14th)

✅ No registration is necessary.

📍 Where: CSLP – 1211 Saint-Mathieu St. 🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hSuee9qgh7g1AnJH6 👥 Who: Open to anyone interested in Japanese language and culture! Beginners, advanced learners, or those simply curious are all welcome. Participation is not limited to Concordia students — everyone is welcome to join.

✨ What: Practice Japanese, explore cultural topics, and connect with others in a friendly setting.

🎯 Style of the session: Casual pair or small-group conversations. While the main focus is Japanese, other languages (English, French, etc.) are also welcome to keep the exchange inclusive and dynamic.

If you have any questions, please contact us through our club email (concordia.jlcc@gmail.com) directly.

Beyond Pedagogy of the Oppressed: The Evoluation of Freire's Thiking

Visit our Events page for complete information, or register for the series now through EventBrite.

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EmpowerGrad Workshop Series

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Student Affiliates

Nadia Bunyan

Department of Education, Concordia University

Nadia Bunyan is a fashion industry veteran, researcher, and cofounder of Growing A.R.C., a nonprofit using fashion and material culture to promote sustainability and inclusivity. Her research explores community gardens and workshops that link fashion, food, and care-based approaches to reimagining sustainability through lived experience and cultural practice.

Lys-Fredericke Evenou

Department of Education, Concordia University

Lys-Fredericke Evenou explores how harm and punishment are addressed and experienced by racialized students in Montréal schools, and in particular, how racialized students navigate school-related issues bearing on their social identities.

Guillaume Jabbour

Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University

Guillaume Jabbour (he/him) centers his practice around sound, research-creation and community engagement. He recently completed his MA in Media Studies and is pursuing a PhD in Communication Studies at Concordia, during which he will conduct a sonic ethnography of Palestinians living in the diaspora.
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Ariella Pardo

Department of Education, Concordia University

Ariella Pardo is an ESL educator and instructional designer based in Montréal, currently pursuing an MA in Educational Technology at Concordia University. She specializes in inclusive, learner-centered approaches and the integration of digital tools to support diverse student needs.

Ryuichi Suzuki

Department of Education, Concordia University

Ryuichi Suzuki is a PhD student in Education at Concordia University, specializing in the Applied Linguistics stream. He holds a BA from Ryukoku University and an MA from Kansai University in Japan. He has experience teaching English in Japan and teaching Japanese at Emory University in the United States. His research focuses on second language learning and teaching, intercultural competence development, and the social-psychological aspects of second language oral communication. His work explores how language learning, communication, and social interaction contribute to wellbeing, adaptation, and social connection in new cultural contexts. Find more of his previous and current work here (https://www.cal-lab.ca/ryuichi-suzuki.html).

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Cesar Teló

Department of Education, Concordia University

Cesar Teló develops AI-based training tools to help HR professionals assess workplace language use more fairly and effectively. His research promotes equitable employment by reducing bias and improving integration pathways for newcomers.

Britney Vu

Department of Education, Concordia University

Britney Vu (she/they) is a Master’s student in Educational Studies at Concordia University, with a B.A. in Anthropology. A first-generation Montrealer, her research explores label education from an autoethnographic perspective in relation to anthropology, pedagogy, culture, leadership, and critical race theory. Visit Britney's profile.

Vitor Yano

Department of Education, Concordia University

Vitor Yano is currently a PhD student in Education at Concordia University. He holds a master’s degree in Educational Studies from the same university, a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Parana, Brazil, a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy from the same university and a bachelor degree in Telecommunication Systems from the Federal University of Technology - Parana, Brazil. His main research interests include critical pedagogy, adult education, and popular education. He has experience in popular education through adult literacy programs in social movements in Brazil and is currently a Regional Director of Quebec at the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE-ACÉÉA).
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