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Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverPaddling Together: Building Decolonization Practices for Mobility Justice and Sustainable Cities
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverOcean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
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Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Overview Connecting with our oceans is more crucial today than at any time in our history. Renowned marine scientist Sylvia Earle describes the Ocean as the Blue Heart of the planet. Today, due to environmental devaluing and destruction resulting in climate crisis, the world’s oceans are experiencing ecosystem collapse, biodiversity loss, and mass extinctions. Following […]
Online Book Club | Project Hail Mary
Online Book Club | Project Hail Mary
Embark upon a gripping interstellar adventure with Project Hail Mary, written by the author of The Martian. An astronaut awakens to find he’s the only survivor on a small spaceship that’s light years away from any humans. Unfortunately, he can’t remember a thing, including his assignment. Yet if he fails, the Earth and humanity are […]
Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Ocean Education: Developing knowledge, caring, and taking action
Overview Connecting with our oceans is more crucial today than at any time in our history. Renowned marine scientist Sylvia Earle describes the Ocean as the Blue Heart of the planet. Today, due to environmental devaluing and destruction resulting in climate crisis, the world’s oceans are experiencing ecosystem collapse, biodiversity loss, and mass extinctions. Following […]
How Can UBC Reduce Men’s Suicide?
How Can UBC Reduce Men’s Suicide?
In Canada, men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women. How can we help to improve suicide prevention among our friends and peers? Hosted by our very own member of the Men's Health Research team, Matt Sha will guide our event along with our expert panelists to open up discussions on how […]
Revitalizing Indigenous language
Revitalizing Indigenous language
Language is essential to cultural identity. The health of the Nsyilxcn language is linked to the wellbeing of the Okanagan Syilx people — and in healing from colonization. That’s why Dr. Jeannette Armstrong (LLD’06) has dedicated herself to recovering and improving access to the wealth of language knowledge in oral stories. She also helped to […]
Thrive at Work with Emotional Intelligence
Thrive at Work with Emotional Intelligence
Event Description Learn 10 critical skills for relationship success We’re facing a new world of work requiring a greater emphasis on strong interpersonal skills. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is becoming essential for leadership excellence, organizational development, recruitment and retention, product innovation, and customer experience. This keynote talk by world-renowned expert Dr. Martyn Newman will explain the […]
Brewing Conversations to Promote Men’s Mental Health
Brewing Conversations to Promote Men’s Mental Health
Looking forward to Men's Health Week? So are we! Join us for a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities surrounding men's mental health. Did you know that men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women? This is a problem we need to talk about, and we're taking the time, and […]
UBC Farm Wednesday Bookstore Market
UBC Farm Wednesday Bookstore Market
The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. This mid-week market in front of the UBC Bookstore offers students, staff and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce. Wednesdays, 11:00am-2:00pm outside the UBC Bookstore June 7 to October 25, 2023 We accept […]
Data visualization with ggplot2
Data visualization with ggplot2
R is a popular free software program. This workshop will introduce concepts and tools for visualizing data in R, with emphasis on the ggplot2 package. Participants are expected to be familiar with R and the RStudio environment. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you learned or […]
Urban Forestry Webinar – Managing Complex Ecosystems
Urban Forestry Webinar – Managing Complex Ecosystems
Cities are complex, interconnected systems that support habitats and livelihoods. Their outwards and upwards growth has transformed the landscape at an unprecedented rate, uprooting native species and introducing invasive ones. Human activity has altered waterways and drainage systems; the composition of flora and fauna; fire risk and the presence of heat islands; along with the […]
Digital Interventions for Men’s Mental Health
Digital Interventions for Men’s Mental Health
For this event, our panelists will be showcasing a few innovative digital intervention programs in supporting men’s mental health. Snacks and a light dinner will be provided! Featured programs include: Men in Mind - An online training program for therapists to engage with and respond more effectively to male clients (https://meninmind.movember.com/) Headsupguys - A digital […]
Paddling Together: Building Decolonization Practices for Mobility Justice and Sustainable Cities
Paddling Together: Building Decolonization Practices for Mobility Justice and Sustainable Cities
Are you interested in learning about mobility justice, sustainable transportation, and city-building through an anti-racism lens? Join B.E.S.T. (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) and the UBC Climate Action Mobilizers on June 17th, 2023 in a strategic planning workshop. This workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of traditional Indigenous values, decolonize the way you think about […]
STEAMing Ahead: A Science Community Day
STEAMing Ahead: A Science Community Day
A day of science for all ages and a chance to meet world-class researchers and innovators, participate in hands-on experiments, and see amazing scientific demonstrations at UBC's Downtown Campus.
UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market
UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market
Join us on Saturday, June 3 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor Farmers' Market also features a variety of other […]
Language in Motion – French Yoga
Language in Motion – French Yoga
Take your French language experience to the next level by exploring the connection between heart, body and mind in this all-levels yoga series offered entirely in French for three Saturdays each term. Learn or practice your French vocabulary as it relates to movement, breath and spiritual wellbeing. This series is a perfect add-on to your Extended […]