A limited number of places are available. Please note that this part of the conference, Early Career Research Moderated Discussions are only available for early career scholars (i.e., individuals who have received their PhD within the past ten years). Moderated Discussions will start with opening remarks from the RANGES Executives.

A Fine Balance - On the ideal of work-life balance in academia Presenters: Patrizia Villotti and Martin French Abstract: Rohinton Mystry’s Giller Prize winning novel, A Fine Balance (1995), follows the lives of several characters as they attempt to navigate the political and social upheaval of a changing India. One of this book’s many potential readings is that, try as we might to maintain the fine balance of our lives, we simply cannot; our complex, evolving social conditions rarely permit a balanced existence. Recognizing this, we might therefore want to ask, how can we live well in unbalanced systems? In this session, we’ll discuss the ideal of maintaining a healthy work-life balance within the unbalanced realities that militate against this ideal. We’ll share tips and tricks that might help work towards this ideal, without claiming that there is a way to realize it – part group therapy session, part workshop, this discussion is aimed at surfacing and collectively addressing the challenges confronting early-career scholars in academia today. Simultaneous translation (French/English) will be available for a part of this presentation.

Empathic and inclusive reviewing: A discussion Presenters: Fiona Nicoll & Kate Bedford & Vincent Wagner Abstract: This session will include a short presentation from presenters, Vincent Wagner, Kate Bedford and Fiona Nicoll, situating the current manuscript publication process. Presenters will draw from experiences both within and beyond gambling studies, and will focus on not only existing issues, but potential for growth in the future. In turn, participants will then be asked to discuss their most challenging and most beneficial review related experiences as authors, reviewers or editors and brainstorm potential solutions that may give way to a more empathetic and inclusive reviewing process. Learning objectives: To better position early career researchers with a clear understanding of the manuscript publication process (e.g., roles of author, reviewer, editor and journal). To brainstorm solutions for a more empathetic and inclusive future. Simultaneous translation (French/English) will be available for a part of this presentation.

The Exception to the Rule: Finding your People, your Place, and your Purpose within Gambling Studies. Presenters: Eva Monson, Jennifer Reynolds, Annie-Claude Savard & Adèle Morvannou Abstract: RANGES has always had the mandate of fostering the interaction, empowerment, and growth of early career scholars in Gambling Studies. With this in mind, this Early Career Research Discussion will focus on networking opportunities for those who attend and will end our day of discussions on a positive note - exploring topics around how to find your People, your Place, and your Purpose within Gambling Studies. Simultaneous translation (French/English) will be available for a part of this presentation.

The event will close with remarks given by the RANGES Executive

This introductory session will be followed-up by an optional half day conference you can apply for (details coming in September 2022). This two-part virtual grant writing workshop is specifically tailored to the needs of early career scholars who are actively seeking research funding opportunities and who are looking to hone their grant writing skills. The workshop will take place over two meetings (1) an introductory session on October 6, 2022 where facilitator Sarah Dobson will cover some key skills related to strategy and planning and provide a take-home assignment in preparation for the November worksop; and (2) a half-day workshop on November 15, 2022 where participants will prepare a rough draft of their one-page project summary. The tools gained during the workshop are applicable to virtually any call for applications.  Note: Simultaneous translation (French/English) will be provided for the introductory session on October 6th. The half-day workshop on November 15th will be in English. To register: https://event.fourwaves.com/81bc96ba-b7d8-40d0-8137-c48a260a6948/registration