Informing ethical lung cancer screening policies through inquiries of key informant perspectives and public values

School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

Speaker: Manisha Pahwa, McGill University Lung cancer screening policies and programs are evolving in Canadian jurisdictions with the goal of reducing lung cancer mortality. Potential ethical issues range from promoting autonomy and minimizing harm, to group-level justice considerations related screening access and the use of lung cancer risk factor information to determine individual screening eligibility. […]

Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop focuses on regression models to provide participants with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, techniques, and tools used for linear and nonlinear regression. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience with regression algorithms, one of the most popular machine-learning techniques. The workshop begins with an overview […]

Free

Citation Practices in Academic and Professional Writing

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

All too often, citation is approached by students as a frustrating obstacle on the path to completing a writing assignment, rather than as an intellectual pursuit in its own right. Academic writing involves a complicated process of text integration, rather than mechanically following the rules of a particular style guide. No matter the citation style […]

Event Series Introduction to Git and GitHub

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

Free

Foundations of Pedagogy: February – April 2024

Online/Virtual Event

Online Click “Register Now” to apply. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by January 24, 2024. Application closes on January 12, 2024.  At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]

Literature Reviews: Searching and Keeping Track

Online/Virtual Event

We will cover the purposes of literature reviews; the different types of reviews; developing effective search strategies; finding the right databases to search; locating scholarly articles, theses / dissertations, books, and more; and resources to help you keep track of your research. There will be time to engage with the presenters, so bring your questions. […]

Free

Explore and Create: GenAI Chatbots for Teaching and Learning – A Hands-on Online Workshop

Online/Virtual Event

Online In this online workshop, we’ll explore GenAI custom chatbots that can help achieve and perform specific tasks (e.g. generating alt text to help make images more accessible, finding and summarizing academic articles, writing text, and making PowerPoint slides). We’ll look at different GPTs available in the ChatGPT Plus store and learn about Poe, a […]

Event Series Introduction to Voyant Tools

Introduction to Voyant Tools

Online/Virtual Event

We will introduce Voyant, a free suite of visual tools for text analysis. Participants will get hands on experience applying common tools within Voyant to a corpus. No prior experience with text analysis is required. This workshop is part of the Digital Toolkit workshop series presented by the UBC Library Research Commons. Location Details Location: *ONLINE* If […]

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Generative AI and Universal Design for Learning in Teaching and Learning – March 21, 2024

Online/Virtual Event

Online In this 90-minute workshop, we will introduce you to the exciting intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in education. Discover how AI can be harnessed to enhance the teaching and learning experience and make it more inclusive for all, while following UDL Principles. By the end of the workshop, […]

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 16, 23 & 24, 2024 (Preliminary Application)

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 16, 23 & 24, 2024 (Preliminary Application)

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]

Using Zotero for Citation Management

Online/Virtual Event

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 […]

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