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2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverPurpose-Driven: Discover Careers in AI
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverRooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home
Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre 2205 Wesbrook Mall, VancouverWeek of Events
Walk for Joy
Walk for Joy
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 UBC students, staff, faculty, and community members. A large emphasis is placed on being social while completing physical activity, so find a friend to get […]
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks
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 […]
2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture launches a new annual global speaker series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusion The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture is an annual series which highlights ongoing work in the Faculty and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing priorities. The 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will launch the inaugural event […]
Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the Frontline
Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the Frontline
Join the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion virtually on Wednesday, April 3 from 12–1:30 pm (PST) for a conversation with a diverse panel of healthcare professionals and individuals with transgender lived experiences. The panel will feature Dr. A.J. Lowik (They/Them), Ari Para (They/Them), Dr. Dan Metzger (He/Him), Dr. Ingrid […]
Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file
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 […]
Purpose-Driven: Discover Careers in AI
Purpose-Driven: Discover Careers in AI
About Purpose-Driven UBC Purpose-Driven is a networking series and career building experience organized by the UBC Career Centre, in partnership with Alumni UBC. The series is designed to provide students from all faculties with an opportunity to engage their values, purposes and see where and how career collides with making the world a better place. […]
2023/24 Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture: The Allegorical American: Positioning the United States in Chinese-Language Cinema
2023/24 Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture: The Allegorical American: Positioning the United States in Chinese-Language Cinema
The Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lectures are made possible by the generous support of Messrs. Alex and Chi Shum Watt in honour of their mother, the late Mrs. Wat, and her passion for Chinese literature and culture. Cinema can play many roles, from entertainment to escapism, and from the pedagogical to the propagandistic. Within […]
Rooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home
Rooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home
Step into the profound voyage of migration at Rooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home! Here's how it works: YOU share your own personal experiences, and OUR actors reenact them on the spot, capturing every emotion, struggle, and triumph. This event gives you and other international students a safe space to share the […]