Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian’s Journey to Indigenous Conservation with the ISAAK OLAM Foundation

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Monday, December 9, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Meet and connect with Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian, Director of Education and International Relations of the IISAAK OLAM foundation, an organization focused on empowering Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada. Learn about her path, and how ISAAK OLAM fosters Indigenous knowledge and […]

Free

Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis

Online/Virtual Event

Storing your data in a repository like Borealis makes it easy for other researchers, publishers, and collaborators to find, use, and cite your data. It supports the Open Science movement goals of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, and can increase attention to your work. Please join us for this short hands-on workshop to learn how to […]

Free

CHSPR Seminar | The Impact of BC’s Contraception Subsidy: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

Speakers: Laura Schummers and Michael Law, University of BC BC introduced Canada’s first universal no-cost contraception subsidy in 2023. This study estimates the effect of this subsidy on contraception use and out-of-pocket costs for prescription contraception. We will demonstrate their application using real-world databases to address challenges such as residual confounding and model misspecification. Laura Schummers […]

Employer On Campus: Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

Hugh Dempster Pavilion 6245 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global investment manager based in Vancouver, Canada. We have been successfully managing quantitative strategies for over two decades and currently manage over $42 billion in quantitative assets. Quantitative investment strategies are at the intersection of finance and technology; investment decisions are made exclusively through the use of […]

Computer Science Distinguished Lecture

Fred Kaiser Building 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

CS Distinguished Lectures are free and open to everyone.  No registration is required. Location:  Fred Kaiser Building (2332 Main Mall), Room 2020/2030 Speaker:  Dr. Edward A. Lee, University of California at Berkeley Title: Consistency versus Availability in Distributed Systems Abstract: Distributed software systems often require consistent shared information. For example, connected vehicles require agreement on […]

Free

Employer on Campus: Amazon Canada

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

Are you ready to unlock a world of opportunities with Amazon in Canada? Join us for an exclusive info session revealing the dynamic world of Amazon's Operations! Whether you're a job seeker, a supply chain enthusiast, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of Amazon's vast network, this session is for you. Meet with a […]

Writing Queer Utopias: Queer Thriving and Decolonial Futurity

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Writing Queer Utopias: Queer Thriving and Decolonial Futurity is a three day immersive co-creating ‘retreat’. There will be writing, world building, a little lecturing, self-reflection, and even some drawing! Ultimately, this event is about building community and resilience by throwing everyone into a (fun) creative crucible. The free event is open to all queer UBC Vancouver […]

Free

Information Session: University of Pennsylvania International Master of Public Administration

Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The University of Pennsylvania's International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) Program is a one-academic-year, graduate professional program. The I-MPA program educates, equips, and empowers ethical and effective, principled but pragmatic, problem-solving leaders who are dedicated to promoting human well-being locally, nationally, and globally. This program is designed for future leaders who are most likely to […]

Applied Critique

Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Green College Special Lecture Margaret F. (Meg) Gibson, Renison University College, University of Waterloo; Julia Bullard, School of Information, UBC; Hannah Kia, School of Social Work, UBC Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Wednesday, January 21, 5-6:30 pm Social justice and related terms are notoriously unstable objects of analysis and intervention. Liberal responses to […]

Employer on Campus: Ledcor Group of Companies

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Ledcor Group is a diversified construction company present in many industries across North America. The company leads a multitude of projects in buildings, communications, energy, electricity, infrastructure, properties, and mining. This is an opportunity to connect with Ledcor, learn more about us, the opportunities we have, what a career at Ledcor would look like, and […]

Foundations of Pedagogy: February-April 2025

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 20, 2025. Application closes on January 13, 2025.  At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]

Foundations of Pedagogy: February-April 2025

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 20, 2025. Application closes on January 13, 2025.  At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]