The EDI Scholars-in-Residence program is hosting a Disability Justice Book Club across Winter Term 2. The club, led by Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, will explore themes of disability justice, ableism, allyship, and what it means to be disabled in academia. We will read a selection of texts each month before meeting to discuss takeaways. This club […]
Led by Dr. Sophia Frangou, this IMH PROGRESS Webinar will (a) review emerging AI tools that are transforming the way researchers draft, edit, refine and publish scientific manuscripts; and (b) discuss how researchers can leverage these technologies without compromising the core principles of academic scholarship.
The Nettle Dress is a poetic 2023 documentary by Dylan Howitt that follows the seven-year activity of artist Allan Brown to glean, process, spin, weave, and sew a dress of local stinging nettles. We will be screening it as an opening to the Slow Fashion Show at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA), opening at 7 pm the […]
Speakers: Adam Bent, Strategic Advisor and Interim Director, Fisheries and Seafood, and Samantha Renshaw, Science lead, Ocean Wise This seminar explores how market-based solutions, technology, and AI are driving innovation in ocean conservation. We’ll examine how cross-sector collaboration and data-driven tools can create economic incentives for sustainability, improve traceability, and address key challenges like […]
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’ […]
How is sustainability powering business solutions and boosting bottom lines in 2025? Find out from an expert who has her finger on the pulse of planet-friendly trends across various industries and markets. How are current policies and technologies impacting eco-conscious practices? Which countries and global organizations show how corporate responsibility and profits go hand in […]
