Information Session: Erasmus Mundus Association

Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Discover life-changing opportunities with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), a highly prestigious, fully-funded master’s program supported by the European Union (EU). In this session, students will learn how to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, gain insights into preparing a strong application package, and explore the academic and […]

Employer on Campus: Jeollanamdo Office of Education International Education Institute

Neville Scarfe Building 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

JEIEI (Jeollanamdo Office of Education International Ed. Institute) is an education institute under a provincial office of education in South Korea, and we are looking to invite UBC students interested in careers in TESL (teaching English as a second language)! In this information session, our team will introduce our programs and the direct and prioritized […]

Where Can My Degree Take Me?

Online/Virtual Event

If you’re not sure what you’re going to do with your degree, you’re not alone. We’re not taught from an early age how to answer those big life questions like “What should I do with my life?”. The future can feel very foggy. This workshop will give you fresh ideas, tools and strategies to explore and reflect […]

Event Series Generative AI Studios

Generative AI Studios

Online/Virtual Event

These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation […]

Conversations in Pedagogy: Why Think Deeply About Pedagogy?

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

It is sometimes tempting to think of teaching as a very nuts-and-bolts task, and often quite separate from lofty discussions of value, purpose, and philosophy, or that becoming a good teacher involves the development and mastery of skills and techniques, while thinking deeply about teaching, while interesting, has less impact on students, and so much […]

The Crash of the International Student ‘Market’: Causes, Consequences, and the Future of Canadian Higher Education

Online/Virtual Event

Join us to discuss the impact of recent policy changes on international students in Canada and how they intersect with colonial dynamics and the future of higher education. For decades, Canadian higher education turned to international student recruitment to make up for stagnant public funds. However, growing public concern that international students were competing for […]

Free

Teaching and AI: Contract Faculty Community of Practice

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

In this session, we will present some ways in which we can use A.I. tools effectively in our teaching, as well as some techniques that will offer deep learning methods that train students to focus on developing their individual critical thinking skills, rather than on learning how to use A.I. There will be time for […]

Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series

Food, Nutrition and Health Building 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]

Gladiator

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Looking for a fun filled night consisting of inflatables and games? Then come play with us at Gladiator! This event is filled with non-stop action, guaranteed laughter, and moments you’ll remember throughout your time at UBC. 

Demystifying UBC’s Financial System: Supporting Fair and Timely Payments for Community Partners

Online/Virtual Event

Equitable and timely compensation can be an essential part of building strong collaborative relationships with community partners. Without it, trust and respect can be damaged, and partners may feel undervalued and unappreciated. Despite its significance, the complexity of financial systems at UBC can make processing these payments daunting, shaking the confidence of even experienced administrators […]

EDI Action Network Fall Gathering: Inspiring Ideas, Sparking Action

Online/Virtual Event

We’re excited to invite you to a dynamic two-hour virtual gathering focused on enhancing our collective efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion at UBC. This Fall gathering is designed to be a vibrant space for capacity building, connection, and shared learning, as we work together to advance meaningful EDI change. What to Expect: Inspiring Presentations: […]

EDI Scholars-in-Residence with Corrina Sparrow: Land as Teacher: Decolonial Practices in EDI

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

At this opening event of this year's EDI Scholars-in-Residence program, we will explore opportunities and wise-practice models for EDI and university library departments, to engage Land-based decolonial community programming and professional development activities, which are aligned with the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan. Policies regarding decolonial EDI initiatives, and distinct implementation experiences of Indigenous strategic planning within […]

Free