Research Talk by Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH) 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Title: “Re-imagining Physical Activity Guidelines Using Practical Metrics Common to Most Wearable Technologies” Speaker: Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD, FACSM, FNAK is Professor and Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Dean Tudor-Locke is a walking behaviour researcher and a recognized world leader in objective physical activity assessment and promotion, specifically focused on pedometer or […]

Free

Contract Faculty CoP | Reflective Writing: An Essential Assessment Tool in Academic Writing

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This is a multi-access event. Recent pedagogical studies have pointed out that online learning during Covid-19 has had a negative impact on first year university students’ reflective thinking (e.g., Farahian et al., 2021; Salim et al., 2021). They have also suggested that higher education students’ reflective writing tends to be superficial. In a demanding, exam-heavy […]

Employer Virtual Info Session: Snowflake

Online/Virtual Event

Event Overview Snowflake is a the forefront of the data revolution, committed to building the world's greatest data and applications platform. We’re looking for dedicated students to join our University intern program for 16 weeks or participate in any co-ops terms! Ideal applicants are students share our passion for ground-breaking technology and want to create […]

Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking

Old Administration Building 6328 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This "Funding Your Research in Germany" information session gives an overview of the German research landscape, opportunities and funding programs in support of research collaboration with Germany. This session will be led by representatives from the DAAD-German Academic Exchange Service, DFG-German Research Foundation and the European Delegation to Canada. The presentation from the European Delegation […]

Free

Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Tyrrell is a visionary clinician-scientist, creative virologist, entrepreneur and academic leader. His multi-faceted career in academic medicine, virology, pharmaceutical enterprise, and dedicated advocacy for health research in Canada were recognized with the 2021 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. Lecture 2-3pm Reception 3-4pm In person at the Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. […]

Free

Wellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students

UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm at the Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre is located in Room 1400 in the Life Building. At the reception desk, ask for Amy. No appointments needed.

Free

Employer On-Campus Info Session: Weyerhaeuser

Forest Sciences Centre 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Event Overview Weyerhaeuser Princeton is a great place to start your career and learn about the wood products industry. A career here will give you the opportunity to learn people, technical, and business skills, and there is a huge opportunity to grow within the company and the industry as a whole. This is an opportunity to […]

UBC Faculty of Medicine Alumni, Residents & Friends Fraser Social

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The UBC Faculty of Medicine Alumni Engagement Office is excited to bring to you our first event just for the Fraser region! Come meet alumni, residents, and students in your area at this free, casual get-together in the heart of Coquitlam on February 28th! Come chat with alumni, including Dr. Jan Christilaw, MHSc’03, about experience in the […]

2023 McLean Lectures in Canadian Studies

Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This year's McLean Lecture events will begin on February 28 at 7:30pm in the Green College Coach House. Professor Minelle Mahtani, McLean Chair in Canadian Studies, and her Canadian Studies students will co-present their work, "Creating a Critical Canadian Studies: Dialogue-based constellations of care." Please join us for the talk and for a reception afterwards.

2023 McLean Lectures in Canadian Studies

Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Please join us on March 7th in the Green College Coach House. Professor Minelle Mahtani, McLean Chair in Canadian Studies, and her Canadian Studies students will co-present their work, “Creating a Critical Canadian Studies: Dialogue-based constellations of care.” There will be a reception afterwards.