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Origami gone awry: Protein Misfolding in Disease

Origami gone awry: Protein Misfolding in Disease

Dr. Neil Cashman, Professor, Dept of Neurology and Scientific Director of the Brain Research Centre will present a seminar entitled Origami gone awry: Protein misfolding in disease.


UBC Symphony Orchestra

UBC Symphony Orchestra

The UBC Symphony Orchestra will perform music by Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff and UBC Alumni Jared Miller.


2015 Somerville Lecture: A Dark Stillness: What the Night Can Teach Us

2015 Somerville Lecture: A Dark Stillness: What the Night Can Teach Us

Featuring Dr. Douglas Christie, Professor of Theological Studies, Department of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California.


In Search of the First Light: How the 30m Telescope will Revolutionize Astronomy

In Search of the First Light: How the 30m Telescope will Revolutionize Astronomy

Advanced active and adaptive optics technologies will be a hundred times more sensitive than current telescopes. Professor Paul Hickson will explain how this giant telescope will work, and illustrate ways that it will advance our knowledge of the Universe.


Film screening: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”

Film screening: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”

Werner Herzog’s award winning documentary film of the Chauvet caves in Southern France, the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.


Symposium on Buddhism and Contemporary Philosophy

Join us for an upcoming symposium on Buddhism and Contemporary Philosophy hosted by UBC’s Evan Thompson and Jessica Main.


UBC Farm Saturday Market

UBC Farm Saturday Market

The Saturday Farm Market features farm-fresh veggies, fruits, herbs, flowers and free-range eggs from the UBC Farm. It also features a variety of other local growers, bakers, craftspeople, prepared food, and live musicians.


UBC Farm Saturday Market

UBC Farm Saturday Market

The Saturday Farm Market features farm-fresh veggies, fruits, herbs, flowers and free-range eggs from the UBC Farm. It also features a variety of other local growers, bakers, craftspeople, prepared food, and live musicians.


13th Annual Welcome Back Staff BBQ

Each year, the President’s Office and Human Resources welcomes UBC staff to the new academic year with the Welcome Back Staff BBQ.


14th Annual UBC FarmAde

14th Annual UBC FarmAde

FarmAde brings together UBC community members of all ages to celebrate community, local food and local Vancouver talent.