Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git […]
While digital government has been a well embedded feature of many mature public service models around the world, Canadian uptake of it was relatively limited until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The need to physically distance from each other and for many, work remotely, necessitated the rapid automation and digitization of service delivery models and administration. […]
Each day is an opportunity to think like a designer - to be curious, try things out, collaborate with others, reflect, and be mindful when making choices. In this workshop, we challenge you to think about the multiple possible futures you can design for your life and career. This session will be offered as a […]
Everyday, the interaction between light and matter is giving us information about the world that we live in through our eyes. But the range of frequencies that our eyes are sensitive to -- visible light -- is extremely limited. How does light interact with matter on other frequencies? And how can we leverage light-matter interaction […]
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 […]
References are a key component of applications to both graduate school, and for many jobs. It can be confusing to know who to ask, and how to ask effectively. This session will discuss planning strategically to secure a strong reference and communicating with individuals who may provide references. This session will be offered as a […]
NVivo's classification capabilities will help you add demographic data to your nodes and bibliographic data to your sources. Datasets allow you to import and work with tabular material from spreadsheets, database tables, surveys, and social media. If you are comfortable with the basics of NVivo (importing sources, creating nodes, and coding) and would like to […]
The annual Internal Medicine Resident Research Day is an important celebration of the scholarly endeavors of the resident trainees and subspecialty fellows within the Department. Research is one of the key competencies of postgraduate training, and Resident Research Day recognizes the many hours of hard work, dedication, and effort necessary to execute these scholarly projects, […]
The Centre for Blood Research: Seminar Series “COVID-19 and immunity: Where are we?” Speaker: Dr. Steven Drews Associate Professor, Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, University of Alberta Associate Director, Canadian Blood Services Wednesday, May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm PT Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/61125386737?pwd=bm5RdjZJeXRzK1JRT1JXRGx3bEExdz09 Password: 952813 NOTE: This seminar will be recorded
This webinar features Dr. Rita McCracken, family doctor, Assistant Professor UBC Department of Family Practice, and member of the Therapeutics Initiative at UBC, discussing "Reflections on a prescribing portrait intended to help primary care prescribers reduce unnecessary opioid prescriptions for non-cancer pain."
Carli Fink, the Arts Career Strategist, will be offering drop-in advising for undergraduate Arts students from 1–3 PM Wednesdays during Term 2. Undergraduate Arts students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless […]
If your stress or nervousness is getting in your way, this workshop will offer useful information and effective coping strategies to turn your unease into motivated, productive energy that will help you approach your goals with increased comfort and confidence. This session will be offered as a WEBINAR. Log-in instructions will be sent by email […]
