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Walk for Joy

Neville Scarfe Building 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver

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 […]

Free

Participatory Publishing – Zine Assignments as Open Pedagogy

Online/Virtual Event

Zines are a self-published medium created by collaging existing materials (e.g. images, text, etc.) with self-created content. Zines are published in simple photocopied and digital formats for open sharing. The […]

Approaches to Engaging with Indigenous Communities in Science Field-Based Learning Experiences: Lessons and Impact – March 12, 2024

Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver

In-person In this session, a few instructors affiliated with the Earth Science Experiential and Indigenous Learning (EaSEIL) project will share their experiences of engaging with Indigenous communities and resources, and incorporating Indigenous perspectives, knowledges, and ways of knowing in field-based learning course activities. As a group, we will discuss different models of engagement these instructors […]

Event Series Java Journeys: Peer Career Coffee Hour

Java Journeys: Peer Career Coffee Hour

Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre 2205 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Wanting to chat with peers about career-related topics in a relaxed environment? Join us at the Global Lounge for Java Journeys: Peer Career Coffee Hour to engage in taking your career to the next level! On Tuesday March 12th, 19th, and 26th, each week will have its own theme to spark conversation but it will […]

Free

Ask Me Anything: Coffee Chats

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Coffee Chats (or “informational interviews”) are a great way to build your network and learn about your industry of interest. Join us for this workshop to learn who to ask, how to prepare, and what comes next.

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLM, their working, and how to fine-tune a pre-trained LLM for your own data. In this workshop, we will use cloud-based platforms, so you don’t need to have Python installed. Please make sure that you have a Google Colaboratory […]

Free

Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval? — March 12, 2024

Online/Virtual Event

Online Many instructors are involved in evaluating their classroom practices, but there is often confusion about whether obtaining ethical approval by the Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) is required. In this workshop, instructors will learn more about what type of classroom inquiry might require BREB review. This workshop will also detail the ethical considerations for […]

Event Series OER Accessibility Studio

Accessibility Studio

Online/Virtual Event

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible to all learners? Or do you have specific questions about formatting your Open Educational Resources (OER) to be accessible for everyone? Join us at the Accessibility Studio, where you can drop in for a one-on-one chat with our specialists. Gain valuable insights into designing accessible course materials or creating and adapting […]

Educate & Create : Legend of Turtle Island

Arts Student Centre 1860 East Mall, Vancouver

 Learn about the Legend of Turtle Island with James Groening, a Cree artist who specializes in the Woodland Art style. This guided painting workshop is an introduction to the story […]

$12

Placebo and the ethics of deception in brain research and clinical care

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver

The placebo effect is powerful in many neurological and psychiatric disorders and clinical trials often use placebos when developing and testing new treatments. Some people question the ethics of including […]

Free