• UBC CCEL Community Grants for Student Projects

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    UBC CCEL community grants for student projects! Accepting applications November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027! Up to $10,000 of funding is available per student-led project. We support you in co-designing and implementing impactful initiatives that address community needs. Bold, creative ideas are encouraged and we offer hands-on support to submit an application. Dive in, explore […]

  • The State of Climate Policy in BC: A Conversation with George Heyman and Kathryn Harrison

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

    The past year’s announcements of climate policy reversals and new oil and gas projects were followed by yet another summer of major climate impacts in British Columbia, Canada, and globally. How are we doing as a province and country when it comes to climate policy? We have assembled two leading experts to help us address […]

  • Choosing a Citation Management Tool

    Online/Virtual Event

    New to citation management, don't know where to start, or trying to get familiar with the free tools supported at UBC? This workshop compares the two citation management tools supported at the Research Commons, Zotero and Mendeley, including a discussion of the similarities and unique features of each tool. We will also go over some commonly encountered challenges, […]

  • Thriving in the First Five Years of a Faculty Position (Panel) – NPAW 2026

    Online/Virtual Event

    Transitioning from a postdoctoral fellowship to a faculty position can be both exciting and daunting. In this panel, hear from faculty members in the first five years of their faculty careers with insights and experiences from their transition from postdoc to PI. Hear practical advice on navigating the opportunities and challenges of early-career faculty life—and […]

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  • 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 […]

  • Data Bites – Creating README Files for Research Data

    Online/Virtual Event

    Workshop: Creating README Files for Research Data This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces the importance of README files in documenting research data for long-term access and reuse. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session provides practical guidance for creating clear, consistent, and useful data documentation. Participants […]