This year we invite the UBC community to pause, reflect, and celebrate learning in all its forms. Centered on people and shared experiences, it honours learning that happens across seasons and spaces—inside classrooms, out in the field, and throughout everyday life. From small, quiet moments to meaningful challenges and breakthroughs, Celebrate Learning Week recognizes teaching […]
This event is part of the 2026 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 4 – 8, 2026. African international students contribute significantly to the academic, cultural, and social fabric of Canadian universities. Yet, research shows they frequently encounter complex transitional challenges that shape their academic and personal trajectories. These challenges, ranging from academic adjustment to institutional […]
Speaker: Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, Director General, WorldFish, CGIAR’s Senior Director of Aquatic Food Systems. Moderator: Dr. Rashid Sumaila, FRSC, University Killam Professor, UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) & School of Public Policy and Glbal Affairs (SPPGA) Location: AERL Theatre Please note: this is an in-person event only. Abstract As the world confronts the intertwined crises […]
This event is part of the 2026 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 4 – 8, 2026. Digital platforms are ubiquitous with students today, expecting and relying on tools such as hybrid learning models, messaging apps, and games. While many of these tools can be used in the classroom to improve learning and promote active engagement, […]
The UBC Division of Respiratory Medicine is pleased to present a brand new half-day virtual program on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Elevate your skills in diagnosing and managing adult sleep disorders with this focused, practice-ready half‑day program. Through expert-led presentations and case-based learning, you’ll gain practical tools for assessing common sleep complaints, initiating first-line treatments, and recognizing […]
Eliades Ochoa is one of the most celebrated Cuban “soneros” of all time and one of the original members of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club. Growing up in the Cuban countryside, his parents taught him to play the tres, a type of guitar native to the island, and a vast repertoire of Cuban music. “A […]
Curiosity moves us. Determination gets us there—because progress doesn’t happen on its own. See how we push forward.
