Financial Planning and Resources for Students with Disabilities | Webinar | June 12 (12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT)

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0p341hd6e9Ngb5k Join advisors from the Centre for Accessibility and Enrolment Services to learn about strategies and resources for financial planning for students with disabilities. Topics include: – Financial planning – Tuition and student fees – Internal and External awards – Government Student Loans and Grants and establishing disability status  If you require slides […]

BC Provincial Deprescribing Webinar Series #7

Online/Virtual Event

When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so, how? What should I monitor for after stopping, and when? Many clinicians address these clinical questions successfully, improving outcomes for patients. […]

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Work in Progress Seminar: Experiences of Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment under the Mental Health Act

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British Columbia currently has the highest rate of hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada, and over the past decade the number of people involuntarily admitted to hospital for psychiatric treatment has steadily increased. In 2019, the BC Ombudsperson made 24 recommendations towards preserving the dignity and rights of individuals who are […]

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop offers an exploration of machine learning models for clustering and classification. With the increasing availability of large datasets, these models play a crucial role in extracting valuable insights and making informed decisions. In this workshop, participants will gain insight into clustering algorithms such as K-means, explore popular classification algorithms like decision trees, and […]

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UBC Department of Medicine 2024 Faculty & Staff Award Presentation

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Each year, the UBC Department of Medicine honours faculty and staff members who have made significant and meaningful contributions to education, teaching, research, quality and innovation, mentorship, and clinical practice. These prizes and awards celebrate our faculty and staff members and recognize the local and global impact of the UBC Department of Medicine. Date:  Thursday, June […]

Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – June 2024

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

To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]

Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom (AA-RPC)

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) 1985 Learners' Walk, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Apply Now To apply, participants are required to commit for the entire series. Apply by May 23, 2024. The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices while learning from others and building relationships in a collaborative learning environment. In this program we will focus on the […]

Join tables in R

Online/Virtual Event

There are many cases where it's helpful to combine data from multiple sources or tables. This workshop will introduce how to work with multiple data frames in R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Understand the need to work […]

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Chatbots in Teaching and Learning

Online/Virtual Event

Online In this online workshop, participants explored GenAI custom chatbots designed to assist with specific tasks, such as generating alt text for improved image accessibility, finding and summarizing academic articles, composing text, and creating PowerPoint presentations. The workshop covered various GPT models available in the ChatGPT Plus store and introduced Poe, a platform that enables […]

Financial Fundamentals for Domestic Undergraduate Students | Webinar | Jun 13 (3:00 – 4:00 PM PDT)

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Register: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JiCpsudQ00HsZ8 Join Enrolment Services Advisors at this webinar to help you understand some basics of planning your finances while at UBC. We will cover: - Costs of attending UBC - Resources for funding (Student loans, awards and bursaries) - Creating a financial plan - Enrolment Services Support If you have any accommodation requests, please […]