Turning Invention into Innovation: Strategies for Scientist-Entrepreneurs
Canada has an excellent record in invention, but struggles with innovation. In particular, scientific inventions of a radical, generic nature, with high potential economic and social value, can languish in the lab because of prolonged uncertainty and high commercialization costs. Drawing on her research in the advanced materials, nanotech, biotech, and clean tech sectors, Professor Maine will offer commercialization strategies for scientist-entrepreneurs.
Your Next Step: Workplace Trends
Vancouver is a beautiful place to live and the ability to enjoy the west coast lifestyle is an important factor in many people’s job satisfaction. Recognizing this, the city’s best […]
Complicity and Complexity: Realities of Racism at UBC
The conference aims to grow literacy and explore topics around race and racism through showcasing researchers in the field. A key focus of the conference is to provide a space for courageous conversations about systemic racism and to facilitate the growth of effective anti-racism practices.
UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. On April 7th, join UBC Reads as we welcome Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and #1 international bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative talk yet.
Humans Without Borders: a Global Perspective on Migration
Amnesty International UBC will be hosting its annual conference on March 19th! Come join us to discuss a topical issue in human rights: human migration. This year’s conference will examine topics of human migration around the world, including conflict-induced migration from Syria, undocumented migration in North America, and refugee law and resettlement in Canada.
UBC Hip Hop Showcase
Underground rappers on the grind repping UBC and SFU present a night LIT with fire rhymes and bust-your-chest-open beats. Bring two friends, flame resistant clothing and a towel for these rappers’ molten flows.
Nowhere People Project ft. Greg Constantine, Allard Prize Photography Competition Winner
Nowhere People is a 10-year investigation that documents the lives of stateless individuals and communities around the world. Greg Constantine is an award-winning documentary photojournalist from the United States and is one of the winners of the semi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition.
2016 Vancouver Defeat Depression Run
UBC MHAC is working with UBC Recreation (UBC REC) and Vancouver Defeat Depression to host another Defeat Depression 5km Run/Walk at the UBC Vancouver Campus!
MUNSA Presents: Crisis & Conflict 2016
MUNSA is back with our Spring One-Day Conference! Come join us to talk about issues surrounding emergency response and relief efforts.
Alpha Phi Omega UBC Presents: Cocoa Chats 3.0
The monthly Cocoa Chats series is an Alpha Phi Omega UBC initiative that believes in the power of dialogue and discussion in furthering personal leadership skills and fostering growth in youth.
