Do you want to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment? This 3-part workshop series equips educators with tools to understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop strategies for a compassionate classroom. These workshops were designed to build on one another and we encourage participation in all sessions. That being said, we recognize the reality […]
You are invited to join us on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, for our annual Design and Innovation Day event where you can experience world-class design and research projects by senior students in UBC Engineering. UBC Engineering students undertake capstone, design, and research projects that offer creative and innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Explore their projects through interactive […]
The UBC Asian Independent Cinema Showcase 2025, supported by UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative, will present the Vancouver premiere of K-Family Affairs, followed by a virtual conversation with Director Arum Nam to be hosted by AICS co-curators Dr. Helena Wu and Jimmy Lo. Join director Arum Nam in her journey that delves into her parents’ […]
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious […]
Deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace by joining this online workshop, developed specifically for Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff and learners. Led by equity advisor Dr. Jon Breen, each session includes interactive discussions with participants, interviews with researchers and people with disabilities, and an opportunity to identify and analyze the […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will bear witness to a meaningful conversation between Derek Thompson and Maï Yasué, Associate Director of the REDI Office, about Derek’s mom, Maude Thompson. Maude was originally scheduled to be the guest speaker, but she sadly passed away a month before the event. A Haisla First Nations woman and Survivor of […]
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. This training is designed specifically for managers, supervisors, and team leads who are looking to further support their employees’ […]
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious […]