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Congress 2019
June 1-7, 2019 Congress 2019 The annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences brings together academics, researchers, policy-makers to build partnerships and shape the Canada of tomorrow.
Women Deliver 2019 Conference
June 3–6, 2019 Women Deliver 2019 Conference Join the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women in the 21st century.
Forensic Science and Criminal Law Conference
June 7-8, 2019 Forensic Science and Criminal Law Conference This comprehensive two-day conference will cover the latest issues in forensic science.
Bike to Work (+ School) Week
May 27 – June 2, 2019 Bike to Work (+ School) Week Grab your bike and join your friends and colleagues for Bike to Work Week, between May 27 and June 2.
Way Cool 100
June 2, 2019 Way Cool 100 Join the Beaty Biodiversity Museum for its 100th Way Cool event – expect an evening of short talks from researchers in the Beaty community.
From text analytics to predictive analytics enhanced by language sciences
May 21, 2019 From text analytics to predictive analytics Computer Science professor Raymond Ng will discuss how language science and text data research can solve real-world problems.
Making pies from scratch
May 22, 2019 Making pies from scratch Learn how to make three basic pies and how to use those recipes for infinite options.
CTLT spring institute
May 21 – 24, 2019 CTLT spring institute A week of free professional development workshops for educators focusing on innovative practices and research around teaching, learning and technology.
UBC Recreation free week
May 21 – 27, 2019 UBC Recreation free week Free fitness and aqua fitness classes are running all week at various locations around UBC.
Knowledge exchange: candid conversations
May 15, 2019 Knowledge exchange: candid conversations Bold thinking and innovative ideas don’t happen in isolation. This forum will explore the importance of dialogue in transforming knowledge into meaningful impact.
Early morning bird tour
May 15, 2019 Early morning bird tour To celebrate Bird Week, UBC Botanical Garden is hosting a walking tour on May 15. Join us for an introductory bird tour as we search for exciting birds and listen for their melodious calls.
Nutrition Night: Grocery Tour and DIY Pizza
March was Nutrition Month; see what one of our students learned from the experience and check out some tips going into April.
Top 10 Events to Attend in April
With the year coming to a close, make sure to not to miss out on some amazing events!
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an award-winning Nigerian author whose work has been translated into over thirty languages.
Tarana Burke
A movement that empowers: “Me too” and the role of empathy in healing and change
Top Events to Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8; find out how you can part of the celebration in achieving gender equality.
Chimamanda Student Event
Jump-start your mind and heart Join your peers at UBC Connects for Students, for a unique opportunity to connect with some of the world’s most esteemed thought leaders in an intimate and interactive setting. UBC connects the dots — and people — to shed light on the world’s most pressing issues. Featured Speaker Chimamanda Ngozi […]
Top 10 UBC Events to Attend in March
With the term half way done, here are some events this month to ensure you make the best of March!
Top Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Vancouver
February is Black History Month and a time to celebrate Black Canadians and the vital role they’ve played throughout the country’s history. Here are some of the festivities in Vancouver to check out.
6 Things I Learned at the Largest 24-hour Hackathon in Western Canada
Hosted by UBC club nwPlus, this year marked the 5th annual nwHacks – a 24-hour hackathon with over 700 of the brightest minds in the Pacific Northwest.
Top 10 Things to Do in Vancouver over Reading Break
Staying in Vancouver for Reading Break? Not sure what to do? Here are some ideas to occupy your time away from your studies.
Michael Pollan
Food, plants and psychedelics: Revolutionary approaches to human health and well-being
A Theatre Novice’s Impressions of “Lion in the Streets”
Having never seen a play, see what a theatre novice’s impressions were of “Lion in the Streets”.
Valentine’s Day Events for Everyone
See what events are worth checking out on campus around Valentine’s Day.
An Arts Student Attends LFS Week
Ever consider checking out another faculty’s spirit week? Find out what it was like for an Arts student to attend LFS Week.