MAIIC Conference
2026 Student Showcase
A one-day event where graduate students share their research on intercultural communication.
April 22, 9 AM | Centre For Dialogue, Royal Roads University30+
Students
20+
Visual and audio Presentations
10+
Talks
50+
Attendants
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Join us for the MAIC Graduate Student Showcase 2026 at Royal Roads University!
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sequoia Building, Royal Roads University
Come explore innovative projects, research, and creative work from our talented MAIC graduate students. This is a great opportunity to connect, get inspired, and support emerging voices in the field!
Free entry – everyone is welcome!
Scan the QR code for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
30+ PRESENTATIONS SHOWCASED
Why should you attend?
From internationals to internationals
Whether you’re a communication professional, student, educator, or simply curious about how culture shapes connection, this showcase offers fresh perspectives worth hearing.
Global Insights
Discover how students from around the world interpret and engage with intercultural challenges and opportunities.
Unique Perspectives
Explore innovative projects that blend academic research with real-world relevance.
FEATURED TALK
Why is this Conference relevant?
In an era marked by global uncertainty, cultural shifts, and evolving digital landscapes, understanding how we communicate across differences is more crucial than ever. This conference provides a timely platform for exploring how communication can be used not only to navigate diversity but to actively foster empathy, collaboration, and equity. By showcasing student-led research that tackles real-world issues through intercultural lenses, the event invites participants to engage with the kind of thinking that shapes more inclusive and connected societies.
Our journey at RRU extends far beyond lectures and assignments. It is shaped by real interactions, cultural exchange, and collaborative experiences. These images capture the spirit of our community—diverse, supportive, and connected—where learning happens not only through study, but through living and experiencing together.
SOME OF OUR PRESENTERS
SOME STUDENTS & THEIR WORKS
Carla Rojas Santander
Topic: Ethical intercultural communication and conflict in academic institutions, focusing on Indigenous migrant women in Canada
Paras Mani Bhandari
Topic: How does English medium education promote western values among non native speakers?
Jeena Thomas
Topic: Communication Challenges in Classroom Participation: International Students in Canadian Universities
Buno Sumtia Okoro
Topic: Code switching in South East Nigeria and Intercultural Communication: Identity, Power and Linguistics Negotiation
Tianyi Jiang
Topic: Language, Identity, and Intercultural Communication across Mainland China and Taiwan
Bolaji Afinni
Topic: English, Identity, and Nigerian Youth: Navigating Language in Everyday Life
Where to find us
Centre For Dialogue
Royal Roads University, Sequoia Building, Fourth Floor
