Walk for Joy (formerly Walkabout) is a 9 week walking, rolling and physical activity challenge designed to get people moving and reduce sedentary time. This challenge is open to all UBC students, staff, faculty, and community members. A large emphasis is placed on being social while completing physical activity, so find a friend to get […]
Please note that registering on this page constitutes enrolment for the Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter Asynchronous Course. This week-long asynchronous course will go live on February 26, 2024 at 9:00 am. Register to pre-enrol. Enrol Now This lightly facilitated asynchronous course is for anyone who teaches at UBC and who is […]
Registration now open Feb. 29–March 3, 2024 (Thu–Sun) | In-person Conference | Whistler, BC Audience: anesthesiologists, anesthetists, FPA/GPAs, anesthesia assistants (AAs), residents and medical students. Overview: Join us at one of the top anesthesia conferences in Canada, featuring some of the field’s premier experts delivering the latest science, best practices and newest innovations in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. […]
Registration now open Feb. 29–March 2 (Thu–Sat) | 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. PST | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown | Hybrid Conference Audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents and medical students. Overview: This comprehensive review course offers an update of knowledge central to family medicine practice in rural and urban settings. Committed to addressing everyday practical […]
In this webinar, Eryn and Jorden, two First Nations women and early career health leaders, discuss their journeys throughout higher education in public health – moving from merely surviving within a western institution to thriving with the cultivation of strong, Indigenous networks. They will then discuss the realizations that led to their careers dismantling Indigenous-specific […]
Multi-access This CoP session will describe how the Social Impacts Lab Toolkit developed by the Centre for Community Engaged Learning was applied to a 4th year engineering design course to support student engagement with their community-based project partners. The session will include examples of lessons and assignments developed using the toolkit, as well as an […]
Looking to level up your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you're looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our next Toastmasters meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. We also gather […]
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance. Zoom link will be sent to participants that RSVP closer to the day of the event.
This workshop presents some of the major packages in the tidyverse package in R. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Know what tidyverse is. Understand the uses of data manipulation packages. Have an idea of where to start looking for answers when manipulating your data. The workshop is one hour, […]
The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alum, Dr. Shannon Russell. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Shannon's Office Hour and email it to: connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions during […]
Hosted by the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies at the First Nations Longhouse on UBC Campus, the 5th John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture will feature speaker Dr. Kyle Whyte sharing on "Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent." Doors open at 5:30PM with Dr. Whyte speaking from 6PM - 7PM with a […]
We're excited to invite you to a free special event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. Join us for an evening at Café Scientifique at Musqueam Cultural Centre on February 29th, 2024, where we delve into the critical topic of the gut microbiota and its impact on Indigenous health. […]
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