The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and events and […]
UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. […]
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. Participants will: Learn about the basic concepts, risk factors and causes of mental illness and mental […]
Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Join us for a discussion about how to design or adapt OER so they are more accessible for all learners. How can we help to make sure all learners can readily engage with the data and […]
Online These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights […]
Multi-access The Contract Faculty Colloquium has been convened for Contract Faculty at UBCV and UBCO for several years, and aims to bring together Contract Faculty from across campuses to showcase and share their intellectual work with other colleagues. This year’s 9th Annual Colloquium will feature papers by Contract Faculty colleagues from a range of disciplines. […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Keynote speaker: Bryan Dewsbury Traditional models of education privilege technical growth over the cultivation of the mind and habits that make for a more peaceful and loving society. In this session we will discuss ways in which classrooms can be […]
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Calling all past and current TDP and ISW participants to meet up to reminisce about those inspiring mini-lessons, aha!- and haha!-moments. There will be an opportunity to share instructional strategies that have been working well for you as […]
n-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Do you consider how new generations of students bring different ideas and expectations about higher education? Do you often wonder whether most of our students choose to continue their education after graduation? This session will share highlights about […]
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. This training is designed specifically for managers, supervisors, and team leads who are looking to further support their employees’ mental […]
Online Join us in this student panel to learn how UBC students are navigating this growing field of GenAI that is significantly impacting education. In this session, students from different disciplines will share how they are using GenAI in their learning and reflect on key considerations associated with its use. From where have we been […]
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This interactive workshop will introduce the prevalence of trauma experience, and the impacts of trauma on students. We will also discuss a range of trauma responses to help attendees recognize some signs and symptoms of trauma in learners. […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. GenAI tools have made an impact in the world of higher education, raising questions around ethical and responsible use of the tools in the classroom for both instructors and students. Since September 2023 an Advisory Committee for GenAI in […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. GenAI tools have made an impact in the world of higher education, raising questions around ethical and responsible use of the tools in the classroom for both instructors and students. Since September 2023 an Advisory Committee for GenAI in […]
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join the UBCO Educators and Facilitators Community of Practice to develop community and support and discuss the unique needs of educators and facilitators in higher education. For the context of this retreat educators and facilitators are those […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This panel will explore the landscape of teaching and learning in the era of Generative AI. Faculty members will share their experiences, insights, and visions, covering a range of topics: Key learnings integrating Generative AI into teaching practices. The […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Online examinations became a necessity during the quick transition to online learning in 2020. Following the return to the classroom, many instructors opted to resume traditional in-person examinations, often citing academic integrity as a primary concern. While in-person classes […]
Online These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us for an intriguing exploration of how Gen AI is influencing our students’ career paths and outcomes. In this complex technological landscape, how can we establish a student-centered ecosystem that integrates teaching, learning, career development, and job market […]
To attend this event in-person, please register for the whole conference on the CTL Okanagan website. To attend this event online, please register by clicking on the green “Register Now” button on this page. This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. We now find ourselves at the precipice of a […]
Shiny apps are web applications that react to user input and provide a visual representation of datasets. They are a great way to make large datasets more accessible to the public and share research findings. In this workshop, you will learn what Shiny apps are and when it is appropriate to use them. Then, you […]
Multi-access: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This session provides a deep dive into two different hands-on learning experiences using audio and digital media. We look at the intersection between emerging technologies, teaching, and learning experiences. We invite you to join us to hear from […]
This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us for an exploration into the integration of Generative AI within our teaching practices. This panel brings together educators, technology experts, and early adopters in the field to share their direct experiences with employing GenAI in learning environments. They […]
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. In Issue 4, RESPECT magazine asked UBC students about blind spots that limit learning experiences and professional preparedness. This presentation carries the discussion forward with panelists about ways we create spaces that provide a safety net for conversations on promoting free […]
Multi-access To attend this event in-person, please register for the whole conference on the CTL Okanagan website. To attend this event online, please register by clicking on the green “Register Now” button on this page. This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This closing panel will invite leaders of teaching […]
The Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics is proud to showcase research by winners of the “Business For Social Good” and “EDI Catalyst” grant competitions: Karl Aquino (Marketing and Behavioural Science): “EDI, Victim Climate, and Employee Relationships” Minjia Li (Accounting): “The Ripple Effects of Racial Diversity: From Boardroom to Supply Chain” Irein Thomas (Psychology): […]
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 […]
Evaluating and researching teaching and learning is an important endeavour. Choosing the right approach and tools is key to obtaining the evidence needed to assess the outcomes of a project and the impact of our teaching practices. While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that elicit useful […]
UBC Centre for Migration Studies is thrilled to invite you to its International Research Conference 2024 in conjunction with Hong Kong Baptist University Faculty of Social Sciences. This annual conference serves as a platform for scholars and practitioners to explore the intricate dynamics of migration and mobility in today’s interconnected world. Our 2024 theme, Belonging and Mobility in a […]
Online Are you interested in understanding the emerging role of Generative AI in higher education? We are hosting an online session specifically designed for faculty and staff new to this area. The session will provide an overview of large language models, such as ChatGPT, and their implications for teaching and learning. We will explore practical […]
SoTL Linkage Grants have been established to enable the synthesis, exploration and high-impact dissemination of interdisciplinary SoTL research. This pilot funding program supports the formation of interdisciplinary teams of SoTL researchers inquiring into fundamental questions in higher education that benefit from investigation in multiple pedagogical and / or curricular contexts. The information session will provide […]
Join the Faculty of Medicine's office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST) for a conversation with Natan Obed, Canada’s National Inuit Leader. Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests […]
Online These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights […]
In commemoration of BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, join the Faculty of Medicine's office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) virtually on Wednesday, May 22 from 12–1:30 pm for a panel discussion on combating racism in healthcare. In this It Starts With Us session, participants will gain valuable perspectives, actionable strategies and renewed inspiration […]
Online These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights […]
Apply by May 13 The CDI will be offered online in May 2024 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The […]
Online How do we disrupt systemic colonial attitudes in the classroom while integrating Indigenous topics in a way that supports addressing knowledge gaps in a good way? Classrooms are diverse spaces, comprised of many different lived experiences and knowledges. When introducing Indigenous topics into curricula, building a safer space for Indigenous students oftens coincides with […]
Data manipulation is a crucial part of data visualization and analysis. This workshop introduces common functions in the dplyr package to manipulate rows and columns. Participants are expected to already 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 […]
Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Do you have specific questions on how to format your OER to be accessible for all learners? Drop-in to an OER Accessibility studio to chat one on one with specialists about how to design or adapt […]
UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. […]
The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and events and […]
Apply by May 13 The CDI will be offered online in May 2024 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The […]
Are you working on a media project? Planning to produce video content for your course but don’t know where to start? UBC Studios is offering a drop-in media support session where professional media specialists are available to provide answers to your questions. If you are wondering: Where do I start? What resources are available on […]
Online These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights […]
Apply by May 13 The CDI will be offered online in May 2024 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The […]