Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]
New to citation management, don't know where to start, or trying to get familiar with the free tools supported at UBC? This workshop compares the two citation management tools supported at the Research Commons, Zotero and Mendeley, including a discussion of the similarities and unique features of each tool. We will also go over some commonly encountered challenges, […]
Green College Special Event An interview with Brad Krumholz, Executive Artistic Director and Co-Founder, North American Cultural Laboratory; moderated by Julia Ulehla, Music, UBC; hosted by Leora Morris, Theatre and Film, UBC Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Tuesday, October 1, 5-6:30 pm Why Do Actors Train? (Bloomsbury/Methuen Drama) is a new book by […]
Verkada is coming to UBC! Come chat with Software Engineers and learn about how we're changing physical security to protect people and places in a privacy sensitive way. We'd love to meet you at our info session and talk about some exciting internship and new grad opportunities. We'll also have a quick coding challenge and […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver will be posting for the following co-op roles for a January 2025 start: Systems Engineering (Kubernetes) Software Engineer, Lighting & Materials (C++ & Python) General Technical Director (/Pipeline TD, Python & C++) At this talk, UBC students will meet some of our Studio's talent, hear about our pipeline structure, and […]
Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]
As UBC passes the halfway point on its strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century, the time is right to revisit the plan and define the university’s specific priorities and actions for the next three to five years. Hear more about the strategic plan refresh and share your input by attending an upcoming workshop. UBC Vancouver […]
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
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 will be one hour […]
Green College Special Event Anna Collar, Archaeology, University of Southampton Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Thursday, October 4, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow This is the keynote lecture for the 2024 conference of The Connected Past: People, Networks and Complexity in Archaeology and History. Network analysis in archaeology should always recall its […]
Marine Fish On the Move: Challenges and Prospects for Fisheries Adaptation Ocean life is on the front lines of climate change, with many species living closer to their limits and shifting to new locations faster than species on land. Marine communities are also rapidly turning over to new species compositions. This talk will examine how […]
Make the most of each conversation with employers by learning how to introduce yourself, ask good questions, and research employers before attending the next UBC Career Days Fair on October 9th and 10th.
This workshop focuses on regression models to provide participants with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, techniques, and tools used for linear and nonlinear regression. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience with regression algorithms, one of the most popular machine-learning techniques. The workshop begins with an overview […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event. World-renowned for her substantial body of work—including numerous award-winning and bestselling novels that centre modern-day Native American experiences—the Pulitzer Prize-winning author joins nêhiyaw âpihtawikosisân/Icelandic author Carleigh Baker in Vancouver to discuss The Mighty Red, a heartrending story about love and our tattered bond with […]
A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event. World-renowned for her substantial body of work—including numerous award-winning and bestselling novels that centre modern-day Native American experiences—the Pulitzer Prize-winning author joins nêhiyaw âpihtawikosisân/Icelandic author Carleigh Baker in Vancouver to discuss The Mighty Red, a heartrending story about love and our tattered bond with […]
Learn the best ways to look for work online and in-person, and decide which strategies will help you to access the hidden job market.
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero and your citation management tracking […]
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
Welcome to Vale Base Metals. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future together. We are a global mining company committed to safely delivering the nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition. Our workforce of 15,000 is dedicated to transforming these critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable […]
Interested in pursuing law school? Curious about what law school can do for you and your career? Come visit us at the Vancouver Law School Fair at UBC Campus on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to learn about your options. Chat one one-on-one with representatives from 20+ law schools from across North America, LSAT prep organizations, […]
Yosef Wosk Artist in Residence at Green College Lisa Reihana, visual artist; with Alice Te Punga Somerville, English Language and Literatures; and Coll Thrush, History Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Tuesday, October 8, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow Join multi-disciplinary visiting artist Lisa Reihana (Māori) in conversation with fellow Indigenous artists, scholars, […]
The City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is one of the largest and most innovative municipal engineering departments in the world. With close to 2000 employees contributing their expertise to exciting projects like the Arbutus Greenway, the rehabilitation of the Burrard Street Bridge, Mobi bike share, and more, Engineering Services is relied upon daily to […]
Join Us at UBC Career Days! The UBC Career Centre is thrilled to announce the return of this annual in-person career fair! This exciting two-day event will feature over 90 employers from a wide range of industries, all eager to connect with students and alumni to share valuable career opportunities and insights. Don’t miss this fantastic […]
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
Green College Special Lecture Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC Coach House, Green College, UBC Wednesday, October 9, 5-6 pm, with reception to follow Registration is required for this event. To register, please see: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fWBnIP1yHvSoSi In a rapidly changing world, what role should universities play in shaping our future as individuals and as a society? […]
Join Us at UBC Career Days! The UBC Career Centre is thrilled to announce the return of this annual in-person career fair! This exciting two-day event will feature over 90 employers from a wide range of industries, all eager to connect with students and alumni to share valuable career opportunities and insights. Don’t miss this fantastic […]
Navigating Finding Employment from a Disability-Specific Lens w/ Luke Penner Please enroll in the Canvas course for access to more resources and materials: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/ETXK3R Zoom Link to attend: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66070778115?pwd=jwZGBwo98sy2JWkbEFQPpCgb3BgaXO.1Links to an external site. Meeting ID: 660 7077 8115 Passcode: 535699 We are excited to invite you to join Career Educator Luke Penner for his workshop […]
Looking for a fun filled night consisting of water based games and activities? Then come participate with us at Water Wars! This event is filled with non-stop action, guaranteed laughter, and moments you’ll remember throughout your time at UBC.
Join Us at UBC Career Days! The UBC Career Centre is thrilled to announce the return of this annual in-person career fair! This exciting two-day event will feature over 90 employers from a wide range of industries, all eager to connect with students and alumni to share valuable career opportunities and insights. Don’t miss this fantastic […]
Join Us at UBC Career Days! The UBC Career Centre is thrilled to announce the return of this annual in-person career fair! This exciting two-day event will feature over 90 employers from a wide range of industries, all eager to connect with students and alumni to share valuable career opportunities and insights. Don’t miss this fantastic […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file naming. Join us to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to your work. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
Information for Participants This workshop introduces regular expressions (regex) in R. While we do not expect extensive experience with R, we do assume knowledge of R and RStudio to the extent covered in Beginner R Part 1 and Beginner R Part 2. Being familiar with the tidyverse package may be beneficial, but we do not expect all participants to be […]
Green College Special Event Tracy Chapman, advocate; Emma Cunliffe, Green College and Law, UBC; and Gary Edmond, Law, Society and Criminology, University of New South Wales, Sydney Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Thursday, October 10, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow In 2003, Australian mother Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly convicted of killing her […]
As UBC passes the halfway point on its strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century, the time is right to revisit the plan and define the university’s specific priorities and actions for the next three to five years. Hear more about the strategic plan refresh and share your input by attending an upcoming workshop. UBC Vancouver […]
Join us for the upcoming World Thrombosis Day event on Friday, October 11 at UBC Robson Square. This afternoon event from 1:00pm - 4:30pm is all about raising awareness and sharing the latest insights on heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, and to learn about the science of blood clotting. Things will be kicked off […]
This workshop offers an exploration of machine learning models for clustering and classification. With the increasing availability of large datasets, these models play a crucial role in extracting valuable insights and making informed decisions. In this workshop, participants will gain insight into clustering algorithms such as K-means, explore popular classification algorithms like decision trees, and […]
Presented by the Centre for Cinema Studies and Cinema Thinks the World, the Critical Thinkers Series features research talks by notable and emerging scholars in Cinema and Media Studies. Next up for Fall 2024 is a talk by Dr. Brent Strang, “From Couch-Lock to Bed-Rot: The Implosion of the Home Media Apparatus”. This event is free […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Join us for our fourth annual Academic Integrity Week from October 15-18 2024 as we work to promote academic integrity at UBC and beyond. Academic Integrity Week will feature a range of events such as workshops and presentations aimed at sparking conversation and raising awareness of the importance of academic integrity. Academic Integrity Week coincides with the […]
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
This workshop will introduce the Unix shell, a powerful way to communicate with your computer more directly through a command line interface. There are many ways to interact with a computer. Most of the time we click on things and select options with a cursor through a graphical user interface (GUI). A command line is […]
You’ve completed a demanding degree. And now you’re ready to start your career in engineering. From the moment you join Metro Vancouver as an Engineer-in-Training, you’ll be contributing meaningful work on diverse, innovative and challenging projects while sharing our vision for delivering services and solutions for a livable region now and into the future. Our […]
Discover the many resources available to support your academic success and to promote academic integrity at UBC! Come by the AMS Nest (first floor) to connect with representatives from a variety of academic, wellness and advocacy supports and to ask your academic integrity questions. Find the list of expected exhibitors below. This exciting new event […]
Info-session for domestic Black undergraduate students about the CIHR/SSHRC/NSERC USRAs USRA = Undergraduate Research Awards (USRA) Registration link: tinyurl.com/usrabkstd Please Note: Students attending will need approved access for the Black Student Space https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/black-student-space Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their […]
Join us for a session to ask any questions post career fair- how to make a connection with an employer you saw? Getting your application ready to apply for an opening you saw and any other questions that you have after connecting with various companies and employers.
Green College Special Event Rhea Tregebov, poet and novelist; Creative Writing; with Sheryda Warrener, poet and editor; Creative Writing Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Wednesday, October 16, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow Rhea Tregebov and Sheryda Warrener will be discussing Tregebov’s latest collection of poetry, Talking to Strangers. The Montreal Review of […]
Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]
Are you an instructor and want to know more about what resources are available to you around academic integrity or how to design courses and learning activities with academic integrity in mind? Are you a student wanting to learn about academic integrity or academic misconduct at UBC Vancouver? Join a team of academic integrity specialists […]
The Anthropology Department is happy to host this ongoing opportunity for BIPOC students in Anthropology and other units to make connections and get to know one another. Light refreshments will be provided. The BIPOC coffee hour will be a recurring event, happening the 3rd Thursday each month beginning September 2024. RSVPs required for catering purposes. […]
Information for Participants Statistics Canada releases Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) for the Census and many of its surveys. These de-identified files contain responses at the individual level and are a rich source of data for researchers. This workshop demonstrates how to access, explore, and analyze Statistics Canada microdata using R. We will work with […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and data preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a virtual mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alum, Alex Sangha. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Alex's Office Hour and email it to connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions […]
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
Thinking of attending a networking event? Grabbing coffee with someone to learn about their job? Crafting LinkedIn DMs or emails to connect with professionals in your industry? Pop by this open Q&A to ask any questions you have about how to prepare, what to write, or anything else you are curious about! We recommend attending […]
Speaker: Jennifer Rasal is a Senior Data Science Officer, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) With growing concerns about global overfishing, market-based eco-certification programs like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) can incentivise adoption of sustainable practices. The MSC is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) which sets a Fisheries Standard for environmentally sustainable fishing. Fishing fleets are […]
This talk by Godwin Dzah focuses on his pioneering book which analyzes and reimagines the concept of sustainable development in international law from a non-Western legal perspective. Built upon the intersection of law, politics, and history in the context of Africa, its peoples and their experiences, customary law and other legal cosmologies, this ground-breaking study […]
In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Are you a first-year newcomer student at the University of British Columbia? Join a student-run walkthrough of UBC's campus and discover iconic spots with rich historical and Indigenous significance! Connect with fellow students and get some local tips while exploring UBC’s beautiful campus with us. Prioritizing international students. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Are you a first-year newcomer student at the University of British Columbia? Join a student-run walkthrough of UBC's campus and discover iconic spots with rich historical and Indigenous significance! Connect with fellow students and get some local tips while exploring UBC’s beautiful campus with us. Prioritizing international students. Registration is first-come, first-served.
There are many possible directions you might be considering with your degree. Come and explore which options are best for you.
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool. Attendees will learn to add, edit, and organize references; create bibliographies; manage PDF and use the Mendeley Papers […]
Info-session for international Black undergraduate students about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards Registration link: tinyurl.com/usrabkstd Please Note: Students attending will need approved access for the Black Student Space https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/black-student-space Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their […]
Please enroll in the Canvas course for access to additional resources and materials: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/ETXK3R Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66619478805?pwd=MfxJpiDmRoDuqqUqehCLHtVMcYqboA.1 Lift Your Voice - Designing a Personal Narrative w/ Rob Kim Session: Now what is a personal narrative you might ask? A personal narrative represents your skills and values in a manner that allows you to connect with […]
Join the Move U Crew for a relaxing nature break with a tour around UBC's Nitobe Memorial Garden! The garden is one of the most traditional Japanese gardens outside of Japan and it's located right here on campus.
