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Chinese Models and Chinese Dreams: Myths and Realities Of Political Governance In Contemporary China

Chinese Models and Chinese Dreams: Myths and Realities Of Political Governance In Contemporary China

This panel will discuss the how The China Dream intersects—in rhetoric and in practice—with governance in contemporary China.


Emerging Signals of Climate Change, and Getting Past International Gridlock

Emerging Signals of Climate Change, and Getting Past International Gridlock

Join Susan Solomon, Ellen Swallow Richards Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Science at M.I.T., and honourary UBC degree recipient, for a talk on climate change.


Challenges of Transitioning from the Fossil Fuel to a Green Regime of Electrical Energy in India

Challenges of Transitioning from the Fossil Fuel to a Green Regime of Electrical Energy in India

Join international research scholar Prof. Ramprasad Sengupta for a lecture on mobilizing the UN’s Green Fund for an effective transition to renewable energy sources.


UBC Jazz Ensemble I & II – The Musical Legacy of Billy Strayhorn: A Centennial Celebration

UBC Jazz Ensemble I & II – The Musical Legacy of Billy Strayhorn: A Centennial Celebration

Join Billy Strayhorn and Alan Matheson for an excellent evening of Jazz music.


Delivering Primary Health Care to Marginalized Populations

IHI UBC is excited to invite UBC and the greater community to an engaging panel event on the “Challenges and Strategies in Delivering Primary Health Care to Marginalized Populations,” on Wednesday Nov 18 at […]


The 2015 Splane Lecture: Piita Irniq, Former Commissioner of Nunavut

Join us for the annual Splane Lecture on Social Policy featuring Piita Irniq, Former Commissioner of Nunavut, speaking on “Making Peace: Policies and Practices for Healing Inuit Colonial Experiences.” The […]


Large-scale Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research: Professor Rashid Sumaila

Rashid Sumaila with the UBC Fisheries Economics Research Unit, Global Fisheries Cluster, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and Liu Institute for Global Issues will present two of his ongoing […]


Lind Initiative: Elizabeth May

Lind Initiative: Elizabeth May

The Lind Initiative in U.S. Studies presents a discussion with Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada on “Climate Inequality.” Elizabeth May is the […]


Water Wars

Water Wars

Event Description Escape from the cold for a night of wild and wet fun in the warmth of the UBC Aquatic Centre. CoRec teams compete in a variety of challenges, so […]


Lace Up for Kids

Lace Up for Kids

UBC Recreation, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Rare Disease Foundation are teaming up to transform the world of rare disease care. Lace Up for Kids is a student driven […]


TEDx Terry Talks

TEDx Terry Talks

Now in it’s 8th year, the TEDxTerry Talks has been a venue for UBC’s most fascinating students to share their ideas and visions with UBC and the world.  Using a […]


#WalkUnited UBC March

#WalkUnited UBC March

#WalkUnited is a UBC-wide movement and fundraiser to support the Syrian refugee crisis.


Biodiversity Lecture Series Featuring Paul Nicklen

Biodiversity Lecture Series Featuring Paul Nicklen

“They say I am a street photographer for the underwater world. I get dangerous animals close, personal, and intimate.”—Paul Nicklen


Harry Potter: Brands of Magic

A diverse panel of speakers discuss the impact and influence of the Harry Potter series on the city and people of Vancouver.


The Illustrated Alice: Celebrating 150 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

The Illustrated Alice: Celebrating 150 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) is proud to present The Illustrated Alice, a visual journey through 150 years of illustrations from Lewis Carroll’s classic work.


Does Postmodernism Offer a Better Alternative to Naturalism in Ethics?

Does Postmodernism Offer a Better Alternative to Naturalism in Ethics?


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.