UBC Farm Community Workshops The UBC Farm offers 50+ workshops per year, on a wide range of topics, such as gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbs, plant walks, foraging, arts, wellness, and more. Among the new offerings in 2026, we're excited to welcome several new workshop presenters, including celebrity chefs' Bruno Feldeisen and Dara Yu […]
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? UBC Psychology professors Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao will discuss their groundbreaking book Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species. Discover how taking actions that bring you joy can improve your life while making an impact on climate change. Learn […]
Designed for working professionals, UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s wide array of Micro-certificate programs offer an accessible opportunity to elevate your skills, engage with industry leaders and advance in your career. Delivered exclusively online, our micro-certificates are paving the way to providing quality, industry-aligned and accessible forestry education across Canada. Join one of the information […]
Join us for an incredible evening of food, friends, arts, and culture—right here at UBC Vancouver! Celebrate the start of the school year with 750 of your friends, colleagues, and neighbours for an autumn-inspired long-table dinner. Brought to you in collaboration with UBC Inspired, Sage Catering, and the UBC Arts and Culture District, the evening […]
In this talk, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Ed Yong shares how he became a birder. After becoming burnt out from years of pandemic reporting, Yong turned to birdwatching to help improve his mental health and return to his nature writing beat. Along the way, Yong found a much deeper connection to the natural […]
Beckett 26: It’s All the Same Dream Selected works by Samuel Beckett Directed by Gerald Vanderwoude Theatre at its finest—and most delightfully absurd. Gerald Vanderwoude (MFA ’92) directs Beckett 26: The Reorganization, featuring UBC Theatre and Film alumni. Now in its 23rd year, this alumni–organized fundraising event supports the Dr. Errol Durbach, Norman Young, and Dr. Peter Loeffler scholarship […]
Curiosity moves us. Determination gets us there—because progress doesn’t happen on its own. See how we push forward.
