Flight PS752 Memorial
Flight PS752 Memorial
A memorial event for victims of Flight PS752 will be held at Martha Piper Plaza on the UBC Vancouver campus.
A memorial event for victims of Flight PS752 will be held at Martha Piper Plaza on the UBC Vancouver campus.
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.)
UBC's Decision Insights for Business & Society (UBC-DIBS) is excited to announce our 2023-2024 Behavioural Insights Seminar Series featuring an exciting set of researchers and practitioners sharing their field and lab projects using the behavioural and decision sciences to "nudge for good". Register to attend at https://bit.ly/DIBSseminars. Join us on select Fridays at 1-2pm Pacific […]
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 […]
Alternatives to fossil fuels are needed and innovations in wind, solar and other renewable energies are progressing. However, the question of storage remains a challenge. Join UBC researchers Robert Godin (Chemistry) and Werner Antweiler (Business) in a discussion around the question of energy storage.
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Dr. Roland D. Chrisjohn – Kanakalut, Onyota’a:ka of the Haudenausuanee. He is the author of “The Circle Game: Shadows and Substance in the Indian Residential School Experience in Canada” and “Dying to Please You: Indigenous Suicide in Contemporary Canada.” We will explore preconceived sensibilities about […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 […]
If you have never opened R, do not know what R packages are, do not know how to read files into R, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is a bit higher than what is described above but you are still very new to R, check out the Beginner R part 2 workshop […]
Join the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Marketing & Behavioural Science division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on how geographic place, labor markets, and public policy influence households’ economic lives and inequality.
MIHCan is hosting an event centred around BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Colour) themes, with activities focusing on wellbeing including meditation, reflection, and creativity.
Join us for the North American Premiere of DRIFTING PETALS 花果飄零, followed by a virtual conversation with Director Clara Law 羅卓瑤 and producer/writer Eddie Fong 方令正. Shot in Australia, Hong Kong and Macau, DRIFTING PETALS is the latest work by critically-acclaimed director Clara Law who won the Best Director Award in the Golden Horse International Film Festival 2021 . […]
Overview In January 2023, a UBC-wide forum highlighted key priorities from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report and discussed next steps for action and accountability. Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion introduced the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework and a forthcoming StEAR Roadmap for Change to guide the implementation of equity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is an introductory workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using QGIS to explore and analyze spatial data. It is also meant to help you understand how to get started composing a map document for print production. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a basic understanding of […]
An exclusive documentary screening that takes you through a journey of the lives of resilient communities in Bangladesh, facing the brunt of climate change.
The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of Wine & Wisdom! Join us at the MSAC on February 22nd for a fantastic evening of wine, education, and networking! This event features a guided wine tasting with Iain Philip, a world-renowned Wine & Spirit Education Trust educator. Register early to deepen […]
Join Vancouver Art Gallery and UBC's Vision Research Cluster in exploring multisensory art and inclusion through collaborative and tactile experiences, ensuring full accessibility for a diverse audience.
Join Hillel to hear Rachel Mines, an expert on her family's Holocaust history, who will passionately recount her parents' survivor experiences, weaving in insights from her extensive research and teaching background. Gene Homel, renowned for his expertise in Lithuanian history, particularly during the Holocaust, will provide a comprehensive perspective on the region's historical landscape, engaging […]
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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, […]
Hear the unique life story of an Afro-Indigenous, 2 Spirit Entrepreneur. Her perspective of the world will change and inspire yours.
Ryan Sun is a PhD candidate in the Department of History at UBC working with Prof. Leo Shin and Prof. Richard Menkis. His transnational project expands the geography of Jewish exile outside Europe and onto the British colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. He is particularly interested in Jewish refugees’ ship-bound experiences, especially how transiting […]
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
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 […]
In partnership between Hillel, the Brothers of The AEPi Chapter of Vancouver, and Chabad UBC, join us for The Reading of The Names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust. We will be meeting at Hillel at 5:00pm and walking over to the fountain at the main mall, the reading of the names will […]
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
The lululemon team will be coming to our UBC campus on January 31, 2024! Location: UBC Life Building + Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm There are limited spots available. Please RSVP for the events through the links below: lululemon Career Day: Recruitment Booths 11:00am - 3:00pm | UBC Life Building Concourse […]
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 preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
Marie (Mariette) Rozen Doduck was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1935. She immigrated to Canada in 1947 as a war orphan with three of her siblings and settled in Vancouver. She is actively involved in Holocaust education and is a cofounder of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Dr. Lauren Faulkner Rossi has taught modern German […]
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
If you have opened RStudio before, know what packages are, and know how to read files into R but not much beyond that, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is not at this level yet, please register for Beginner R Part 1 first (January 18, 2-3pm). The workshop is one hour, followed by […]
Join us virtually on February 1 at 11 am on a journey into the world of green laboratories as we showcase ingenious projects that are reshaping the scientific landscape. These teams are turning small grants from UBC Green Labs into big sustainability wins for their labs. Delve into energy conservation, waste management, and resource optimization […]
This workshop offers an introduction to georeferencing historical maps with QGIS. Georeferencing is the process of taking a digital image or map and connecting it to a real world geographic coordinate system, allowing you to overlay historical and current maps, and to analyze relationships between them using GIS tools. We will begin by exploring Koerner […]
Join us for a Shabbat Dinner, where we will pay tribute to the resilience and strength of Holocaust Survivors. This event promises to be a heartfelt gathering where cherished guests, survivors of an indelible chapter in history, will be honored. we’re creating an atmosphere of love, appreciation, and solidarity as we honor these remarkable individuals […]
Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]
Join the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on “Enduring Work: Experiences with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program”.
Do you speak French and want to meet/hang out with other french-speaking folks at UBC? Come celebrate the new year with the Centre de la Francophonie de UBC ! Join us on February 2 at 4 p.m. at the auditorium of the Asian Center at UBC. We'll have live music, wine and hors-d'oeuvres. The best […]
The John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies is an annual public lecture launched in 2012 in Professor Emeritus John Howes' honour. Each year, we invite prominent scholars from around the world to speak to the university community and alumni on topics in Japanese Studies with a focus on humanities. This year's lecture features guest speaker […]
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