- Events
- Audience – Faculty and Staff – Vancouver
In Pursuit of New Narratives: An Indigenous-Led Salon with Artist Lisa Reihana
Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, VancouverUniversities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, VancouverGrapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
Food, Nutrition and Health Building 2205 East Mall, VancouverCelebrate SoTL: Panel: SoTL as Educational Leadership in Promotion and Tenure
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverCelebrate SoTL: Lightning Talks: Showcase your SoTL Work
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverRighting a Wrongful Conviction: Advocating for Kathleen Folbigg
Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, VancouverBC Election 2024: How Will the Parties Meet BC’s Policy Challenges?
UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, VancouverUBC Bands: Home Away from Home
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, VancouverStrategic Plan Refresh: UBC Vancouver Workshops
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverCritical Thinkers Series: Dr. Brent Strang
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver- No events scheduled for October 13, 2024.
Week of Events
Water Wars
Water Wars
Looking for a fun filled night consisting of water based games and activities? Then come participate with us at Water Wars! This event is filled with non-stop action, guaranteed laughter, and moments you’ll remember throughout your time at UBC.
Using Zotero for Citation Management
Using Zotero for Citation Management
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 […]
GenAI Maker Session: Developing Quizzes and Problem Sets with Generative AI
GenAI Maker Session: Developing Quizzes and Problem Sets with Generative AI
Online Explore practical strategies for creating engaging quizzes and problem sets using Generative AI. This online session will provide best practices for developing these materials, followed by hands-on time to craft your own in a supportive, collaborative environment. Facilitators: Lucas Wright, Senior Educational Consultant, Learning Technology, CTLT Judy Chan, Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison (Land and […]
Strategic Plan Refresh: Pop-up Events at UBC Vancouver
Strategic Plan Refresh: Pop-up Events at UBC Vancouver
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice Issues in Research for Those Seeking Success in Funding Competitions
A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice Issues in Research for Those Seeking Success in Funding Competitions
Led by Dr. Jehannine (J9) Austin, UBC Professor in both the departments of Psychiatry and Medical Genetics, this webinar is geared towards helping researchers think about how to be successful in funding competitions that are increasingly asking applicants to address issues around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This is a talk to which everyone is […]
In Pursuit of New Narratives: An Indigenous-Led Salon with Artist Lisa Reihana
In Pursuit of New Narratives: An Indigenous-Led Salon with Artist Lisa Reihana
Yosef Wosk Artist in Residence at Green College Lisa Reihana, visual artist; with Alice Te Punga Somerville, English Language and Literatures; and Coll Thrush, History Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Tuesday, October 8, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow Join multi-disciplinary visiting artist Lisa Reihana (Māori) in conversation with fellow Indigenous artists, scholars, […]
Strategic Plan Refresh: Pop-up Events at UBC Vancouver
Strategic Plan Refresh: Pop-up Events at UBC Vancouver
Stop by a pop-up event at the Vancouver campus and share your input on UBC’s 25-year vision. No registration required.
Cybersecurity Courses and Programs – Information Session
Cybersecurity Courses and Programs – Information Session
Join us for an online information session to learn about our exciting new cybersecurity offerings, Cloud Security and Cyber Attack Prevention Methods program and Ethical Hacking Certification Training. These courses are designed to empower learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and respond effectively to evolving cyber threats. Meet program instructors Anthony […]
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Green College Special Lecture Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC Coach House, Green College, UBC Wednesday, October 9, 5-6 pm, with reception to follow Registration is required for this event. To register, please see: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fWBnIP1yHvSoSi In a rapidly changing world, what role should universities play in shaping our future as individuals and as a society? […]
Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]
Celebrate SoTL: Panel: SoTL as Educational Leadership in Promotion and Tenure
Celebrate SoTL: Panel: SoTL as Educational Leadership in Promotion and Tenure
In-person The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) builds a bridge between teaching and research in the disciplines. SoTL is “the systematic study of teaching and/or learning and the public sharing and review of such work” (McKinney, 2006, p. 39) We are excited to announce the seventh annual UBC Celebrate SoTL Event, in-person, on Thursday, October […]
Celebrate SoTL: Lightning Talks: Showcase your SoTL Work
Celebrate SoTL: Lightning Talks: Showcase your SoTL Work
In-person The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) builds a bridge between teaching and research in the disciplines. SoTL is “the systematic study of teaching and/or learning and the public sharing and review of such work” (McKinney, 2006, p. 39) We are excited to announce the seventh annual UBC Celebrate SoTL Event, in-person, on Thursday, October […]
Accessibility Studio
Accessibility Studio
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 […]
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming
Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming
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.)
TLEF Online General Information + Consultation Session
TLEF Online General Information + Consultation Session
To support prospective applicants who are seeking TLEF funding in the 2025 funding round, the CTLT will hold an online General Information Session on the TLEF on Thursday, September 26, from 1:00-3:00 pm on Zoom. In this session, you will learn about the TLEF criteria and application process, including tips on writing your proposal, developing your budget, and designing evaluation […]
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
Online The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and […]
Regular Expressions in R
Regular Expressions in R
Information for Participants This workshop introduces regular expressions (regex) in R. While we do not expect extensive experience with R, we do assume knowledge of R and RStudio to the extent covered in Beginner R Part 1 and Beginner R Part 2. Being familiar with the tidyverse package may be beneficial, but we do not expect all participants to be […]
Righting a Wrongful Conviction: Advocating for Kathleen Folbigg
Righting a Wrongful Conviction: Advocating for Kathleen Folbigg
Green College Special Event Tracy Chapman, advocate; Emma Cunliffe, Green College and Law, UBC; and Gary Edmond, Law, Society and Criminology, University of New South Wales, Sydney Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Thursday, October 10, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow In 2003, Australian mother Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly convicted of killing her […]
BC Election 2024: How Will the Parties Meet BC’s Policy Challenges?
BC Election 2024: How Will the Parties Meet BC’s Policy Challenges?
A panel discussion with experts from the UBC Political Science who will speak to the challenges in various areas of public policy in BC, how the parties propose to meet those challenges and more.
2024 Jenkins Memorial Lecture
2024 Jenkins Memorial Lecture
Speaker: Dr. Susan M Lee, University of British Columbia This talk will examine key building blocks to cultivate research and QI, learn to say yes - No project is too big or too small with the help of a great team and explore how life, advocacy and research can mingle - family-career balance and infertility […]
UBC Bands: Home Away from Home
UBC Bands: Home Away from Home
UBC Bands: Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Winds UBC Bands opens their season with two new conductors and music by Eric Whitacre, Jodie Blackshaw, Leonard Bernstein, and more! Concert Winds Meijun Chen conductor AYO by Katahj Copley October by Eric Whitacre Terpsichorean Dances by Jodie Blackshaw Grainger Children’s March “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Percy Aldridge Grainger Second Suite […]
Strategic Plan Refresh: UBC Vancouver Workshops
Strategic Plan Refresh: UBC Vancouver Workshops
As UBC passes the halfway point on its strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century, the time is right to revisit the plan and define the university’s specific priorities and actions for the next three to five years. Hear more about the strategic plan refresh and share your input by attending an upcoming workshop. UBC Vancouver […]
World Thrombosis Day
World Thrombosis Day
Join us for the upcoming World Thrombosis Day event on Friday, October 11 at UBC Robson Square. This afternoon event from 1:00pm - 4:30pm is all about raising awareness and sharing the latest insights on heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, and to learn about the science of blood clotting. Things will be kicked off […]
Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
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 […]
Critical Thinkers Series: Dr. Brent Strang
Critical Thinkers Series: Dr. Brent Strang
Presented by the Centre for Cinema Studies and Cinema Thinks the World, the Critical Thinkers Series features research talks by notable and emerging scholars in Cinema and Media Studies. Next up for Fall 2024 is a talk by Dr. Brent Strang, “From Couch-Lock to Bed-Rot: The Implosion of the Home Media Apparatus”. This event is free […]
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
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, […]