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Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar
Online/Virtual Event2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverFinding the Optimal Number of Splits in Double Cross-Fitting Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimators
Online/Virtual EventSaint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Frederic Wood Theatre 6354 Crescent Rd, VancouverSaint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Frederic Wood Theatre 6354 Crescent Rd, VancouverSaint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Frederic Wood Theatre 6354 Crescent Rd, VancouverSaint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Frederic Wood Theatre 6354 Crescent Rd, 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 […]
Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar
Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar
Professional MMA Fighters Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar will take you through an interactive, informative, and inspiring ninety-minute lesson on basic self-defence. This workshop includes martial arts demos, situational awareness, body language, street safety, and practical self-defence tools that everyone should know. Learn how to prevent conflict, protect yourself, and escape from unsafe situations. This […]
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 […]
Finding the Optimal Number of Splits in Double Cross-Fitting Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimators
Finding the Optimal Number of Splits in Double Cross-Fitting Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimators
Ehsan Karim, PhD, M.Sc. Scientist, Advancing Health Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Finding the Optimal Number of Splits in Double Cross-Fitting Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimators Flexible machine learning (ML) algorithms have become vital in the realm of epidemiological research, offering refined insights through real-data analyses. However, integrating highly flexible algorithms within […]
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 […]
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
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 […]
Best Practices in Focus Groups and Interviews — April 3, 2024
Best Practices in Focus Groups and Interviews — April 3, 2024
Online Before gathering data for a scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) project you need to decide on the best method for answering your inquiry. If focus groups or interviews are the best fit, it is important to design the sessions in a way that elicit useful and insightful data. In this workshop, we will […]
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
UBC Giving Day
UBC Giving Day
It’s UBC Giving Day on Thursday April 4, a 24-hour giving challenge that will bring donors, alumni, faculty, staff and friends together to support students like YOU! Did you know that thousands of people contribute to your UBC experience every day? As we celebrate our fourth university-wide Giving Day, we want you to help us celebrate the incredible community […]
Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about Your Course
Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about Your Course
Do you have questions and challenges about creating meaningful and successful learning experiences for your students? Maybe you want help in the process of teaching your course in online, hybrid or blended modes. Request a virtual one on one course consultation with a Learning Designer to explore ways to enhance your students’ learning experience. This […]
Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
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 […]
Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
Gen AI and Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning
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 […]
Fostering Impactful Research: An Introduction to Knowledge Exchange
Fostering Impactful Research: An Introduction to Knowledge Exchange
Knowledge exchange is a process in which academic and non-academic partners collaborate on research to share ideas, evidence, and expertise to inform policies, practices, public dialogue, and drive positive societal change. This online workshop will introduce key terminology, discuss the purpose of knowledge exchange and its importance in a research context, and explore diverse strategies […]
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 […]
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]