Welcome to UBC Recreation’s Free Week – a week where you can try out over 80 fitness classes for free. Open to UBC Students, UBC Staff & Faculty, and the public! No experience is required for any of the classes and all abilities are welcome!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, join us for a unique cultural experience at Abbotsford’s Gur Sikh Temple, a historic landmark that embodies the rich heritage and traditions of the Sikh community in British Columbia, led by historian and EDI Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra. This tour event invites you to explore the spiritual and architectural marvel that […]
Overview Join the next virtual gathering of the EDI Action Network to build capacity, connection and shared learning to support EDI change efforts at UBC. Learn about equitable hiring practices and principles, and connect with colleagues across both campuses to share best practices, strategies and resources. Speakers Moderator: Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Capacity-building, Equity […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. Integrating wellbeing into learning environments is foundational to supporting the whole student- achieving deeper learning, academic success and personal growth. UBC’s 2023 Teaching Practices survey found those with teaching responsibilities overwhelmingly agreed (over 90%) that teaching practices have an impact on […]
June 3. 10:00 AM to 12:00PM. Ponderosa Ballroom, 6445 University Blvd, UBC Vancouver Running a non-profit demands time and resources but it can also offer an avenue to grow the impact of your engaged research and implementation. Explore the pros and cons of non-profit organizations as a model for research and research implementation and assess […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. We often speak about culturally responsive practices, universal design, and universal design for learning. But much of it may seem too hard, too much, or too overwhelming to even consider. Per the newest numbers by Statistics Canada (2022), there are 27% […]
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero and your citation management tracking […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. Do you use teamwork to make your class more interactive? Teamwork has been shown to be very supportive of student learning and development, however, students share mixed feelings about working in groups. Using the principles of UDL and trauma-aware approaches, you […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. The climate crisis, the pandemic, and related social inequities indicate the need for education that teaches compassion and care towards the planet. Climate change and the related social impacts have necessitated a re-think of traditional pedagogies. University educators are faced with […]
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 […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. Launching in Summer 2024, Indigenous Learning Pathways (ILP) is a multi-course online training program led by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives and the Orientations & Onboarding program in Central HR, and involving collaboration and support from numerous staff, faculty, and programs across UBC. […]
TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. This panel brings together faculty members from across the university to discuss work they have done to develop Community Engaged Learning (CEL) initiatives at scale. CEL is an increasingly popular and celebrated pedagogy–known for increasing ethical and civic awareness among students–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 […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. Join CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team members Paulina Semenec, Educational and Evaluation Consultant, and Samantha Nock, Educational Consultant, Campus and Classroom Climate, in an exploration around the ways in which timelines impact community-centred evaluation processes. Together, we will dream beyond the boundaries […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. Laboratory courses are notorious for inducing stress among students due to the complexities of expensive equipment, intricate glassware, and potentially hazardous chemicals. However, the primary source of anxiety often arises from the pressure of results-based assessment. Despite the limited inclusion of […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. In 2021, UBC Vancouver made a commitment to position students as collaborators in the academic mission of the university through the Students as Partners (SaP) Initiative. The Initiative compensates undergraduate students working with faculty in the redesign and scholarly evaluation of […]
The UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) is pleased to invite you to join our 3rd virtual Annual Symposium. The symposium will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:15 PM. During this year's symposium, we will focus on embedding inclusive excellence into […]
Apply Now To apply, participants are required to commit for the entire series. Apply by May 23, 2024. The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices while learning from others and building relationships in a collaborative learning environment. In this program we will focus on the […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. In this session, Dr. Shadi Mehrabi and Mirella Livoti from the Centre for Community Engaged Learning will introduce a Faculty Toolkit with a focus on Inclusive CEL Courses for International Students. The toolkit serves as a guide for faculty members to […]
This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from June 3–6, 2024. At UBC, Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) quantitative data consists of responses on a 5-point Likert scale. An interactive dashboard is currently being developed to assist instructors, as well as administrators, to visualize the reported metrics within context. This workshop will […]
Looking to level up your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our Toastmasters meetings held every other Thursday via Zoom from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. Interested? Please […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool. Attendees will learn to add, edit, and organize references; create bibliographies; manage PDF and use the Mendeley Papers […]
Graphic recording is a creative process that involves great intuition, skill and creativity. Are you wondering how you can bring this medium into your partnered research initiative? In this workshop you will learn about the skills and experience of two graphic recorders, and how what they bring can become a tool for decolonization, creativity and […]
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
Online Join us for an interactive online workshop where we will explore the challenges, contradictions, and opportunities at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Educational Resources (OER). In this session we will discuss the potential of AI in generating dynamic content, including interactive textbooks, and its potential in developing open educational resources and […]
Many instructors are involved in evaluating their classroom practices, but there is often confusion about whether obtaining ethical approval by the Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) is required. In this workshop, instructors will learn more about what type of classroom inquiry might require BREB review. This workshop will also detail the ethical considerations for conducting […]
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 data preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
Join us in Kelowna on June 12th as we celebrate our 5th annual UBCO Diabetes & Obesity Research Day. This internal academic research day is focused on all aspects of diabetes & obesity research - from beta cells to bicycles. Diabetes & Obesity Research Day 2024 will celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues and the positive impact of their research […]
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 […]
The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, and are […]
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
British Columbia currently has the highest rate of hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada, and over the past decade the number of people involuntarily admitted to hospital for psychiatric treatment has steadily increased. In 2019, the BC Ombudsperson made 24 recommendations towards preserving the dignity and rights of individuals who are […]
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 […]
MOA is reopening! Celebrate the much-anticipated reopening of the Museum on June 13 at 5pm.
Each year, the UBC Department of Medicine honours faculty and staff members who have made significant and meaningful contributions to education, teaching, research, quality and innovation, mentorship, and clinical practice. These prizes and awards celebrate our faculty and staff members and recognize the local and global impact of the UBC Department of Medicine. Date: Thursday, June […]
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
Apply Now To apply, participants are required to commit for the entire series. Apply by May 23, 2024. The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices while learning from others and building relationships in a collaborative learning environment. In this program we will focus on the […]
There are many cases where it's helpful to combine data from multiple sources or tables. This workshop will introduce how to work with multiple data frames in R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Understand the need to work […]
The Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics is hosting the 2024 Business for Social Good Summit: Balancing Purpose and Profit to advance the cross-sectoral dialogue about how business can be a force for social good—benefitting the planet and the people that live on it. To tackle the pressing question of how businesses can find […]
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Shop at the UNA Spring Fair & Craft Market with over 25 local artists! Crafts will include jewelry, stain glass, prints, nails, and more. Local artists include: Bingle’s Craft Jewelry Garogato Art Grace’s Crochet Cloves Indian Summer Designs JJW Aromas Lemonface Studio Sparkforge Workshop Stellar Jewelry Tema Olive Art Treasure Box
Speakers: Hiten Naik and John Staples In this seminar, Drs Naik and Staples will discuss their research examining trends in patient complexity over time and implications for healthcare providers and policymakers. Hiten Naik is a general internal medicine physician and aspiring clinician scientist. He is a fellow in the UBC Clinician Investigator Program and is completing […]
TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]
Join UBC's Research Security team to learn more about research security and federal government requirements when applying for research funding from the Tri-Agencies and CFI. This webinar will include information on research security best practices, guidance on how to navigate these new policies, and examples of sensitive research areas and research security case studies. The […]
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 […]
In recent years, quantum computing has made continuous progress from improvements in scalability to advancements in error correction codes. This has motivated an increasing focus on exploring use cases and applications. Join us for this year’s second Unboxing Quantum panel, where industry experts and thought leaders in quantum come together to discuss Canada’s rapidly evolving […]
About the Talk In this presentation, Dr. Cerdeña will discuss how state failure in Latin America drives migration to the United States, how racist and capitalist policies of immigration enforcement control migrant bodies, and how migrant mothers living in Connecticut demonstrate “imperative resilience”—defined as social and cognitive strategies to resist oppression—to build futures for their […]
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 Generative AI is opening up new possibilities for faculty to examine their learning environments. This can involve analyzing grades, assignments, and teaching materials and grading assignments and assessments. Join us for a one-hour interactive session to explore how GenAI can be used to analyze our teaching and learning processes, and to understand the associated […]
Vancouver is home to Davie Street, one of North America’s most vibrant gay villages. Our city’s annual PRIDE parade draws crowds in the tens of thousands. Our city has openly gay politicians and monuments to gay activists. But it wasn’t always this way… Researched, designed, and guided by storyteller Glenn Tkach, the Really Gay History […]
Apply Now To apply, participants are required to commit for the entire series. Apply by May 23, 2024. The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices while learning from others and building relationships in a collaborative learning environment. In this program we will focus on the […]
Looking to level up your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our Toastmasters meetings held every other Thursday via Zoom from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. Interested? Please […]
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible to all learners? Or do you have specific questions about formatting your Open Educational Resources (OER) to be accessible for everyone? Join us at the Accessibility Studio, where you can drop in for a one-on-one chat with our specialists. Gain valuable insights into designing accessible course materials or creating and adapting […]
The prospect of talking to young people about sex and sexual health can be a difficult one, often made more challenging by a lack of knowledge, personal discomfort, or shame around the topic. The good news is that these conversations don’t need to be feared or avoided. If you are a parent, guardian, or an […]
Professor Stepan Wood of the Centre for Law & the Environment, and Professor David Boyd of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, are excited to invite you to an informal gathering with the inimitable Philippine environmental lawyer and storyteller, Antonio Oposa Jr. Tony is famous for the 1993 Minors Oposa case in which the Philippine Supreme Court declared that old-growth […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
The Drone Transport Initiative is excited to invite you to join us virtually for an information and thought exchange session focused on the future of drone transport and its role in improving healthcare access for Indigenous communities in BC's rural and remote areas. Our aim is to bring together health system partners as we move […]
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 […]
The Decolonization Tour guided by the Belkin Art Gallery highlights site-specific artworks by Indigenous artists and raises questions around issues of place, space and identity. Considering how these works address urgent social and political concerns, we’ll discuss ideas of settler colonialism, decolonization, reconciliation, protocol and the history of UBC’s Vancouver campus, which is located on the traditional, […]
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 […]
Join us for an interactive session on dissemination of your Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project. We will discuss different approaches to writing SoTL and share guiding principles for writing in some of the most common SoTL genres: empirical research articles, reflective essays and conference presentations. We will also compare different styles of publications […]
Pacific Spirit Park is a beautiful well-marked forest located right here beside UBC with 73km worth of walking trails! During this Wellbeing Walk & Roll, the Move U Crew will show you a short walk in the park that can fit into your lunch break.
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 […]
Change is inevitable, uncomfortable and challenging. However, many forget that change also brings about choices, opportunity, and control. That is why learning how to manage change for ourselves and others is so important. In this workshop, we will explore the impact of change on us from a physical and psychological perspective. We will focus on managing change, uncovering a constant, and assessing control. This workshop will also provide the tools and tips needed for leaders and […]
WiP Seminar: Dr. Ricky Turgeon Heart failure (HF) affects over 800,000 Canadians and is on the rise. HF develops when the heart is not strong enough to move blood around the body, impairs quality of life, and reduces life expectancy. Despite high-quality evidence supporting several medication options to treat HF, use of these medications […]
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 […]
Apply Now To apply, participants are required to commit for the entire series. Apply by May 23, 2024. The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices while learning from others and building relationships in a collaborative learning environment. In this program we will focus on the […]
Statistics Canada releases Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) for the Census and many of its surveys. These de-identified files contain responses at the individual level and are a rich source of data for researchers. This workshop demonstrates how to access, explore, and analyze Statistics Canada microdata using R. We will work with the Canadian Tobacco […]
Join UBC's Research Security team to learn more about research security and federal government requirements when applying for research funding from the Tri-Agencies and CFI. This webinar will include information on research security best practices, guidance on how to navigate these new policies, and examples of sensitive research areas and research security case studies. The […]
TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
Vancouver is full of built environments that are the result of urban planning, grassroots community place-making, and sometimes a bit of both. Depending on their histories, consultation processes, and the intention behind the project, these built environments can be spaces of inclusion for some and exclusion for others. Inspired by the Museum of Vancouver’s (MOV) […]