Verbs for Citations: Moving From Paraphrase to Summary

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“Study A showed that …” “Study B showed that…” Have you ever wondered how verbs like show function in describing and summarizing previous studies when writing your literature review, and what alternative verbs are available for you to tell your research story? By focusing on the use of reporting verbs in published research articles, the facilitator will discuss citation strategies in […]

Event Series Wednesday Bookstore Market

Wednesday Bookstore Market

UBC Bookstore 6200 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. This mid-week market in front of the UBC Bookstore offers students, staff and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce.

Application Strategies for Work Learn Jobs in Winter Term 1 & 2

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Winter part-time Work Learn jobs will be posted from July 29 to August 19 right here on CareersOnline in the "Jobs" section. Winter roles run from Sept. 2024 until end of April 2025 allowing eligible students to work 10 hours per week, for a max of 300 hours over Winter Terms 1 & 2.  At […]

Financial Fundamentals for International Undergraduate Students | Webinar | July 17 (12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT)

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Register: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efHlKOEZ0aT1ONo 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 […]

Next iCON-VCH Indigenous Health Round Sessions: Walking Softly Through Mental Health

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Join us to learn about ways to support Indigenous patients with Mental Health and culture based on In Plain Sight Recommendation #17: “That the B.C. government and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) demonstrate progress on commitments to increase access to culturally safe mental health and wellness and substance use services.” One-time funds were secured […]

Free

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks

Online/Virtual Event

In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]

Free
Event Series BIPOC Coffee Hour

BIPOC Coffee Hour

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The Anthropology Department is happy to host this ongoing opportunity for BIPOC students in Anthropology and other units to make connections and get to know one another. Light refreshments will be provided. The BIPOC coffee hour will be a recurring event, happening the 3rd Thursday each month beginning September 2024. RSVPs required for catering purposes. […]

Introduction to R and RStudio (beginner)

Online/Virtual Event

R is popular for many applications including data visualization and statistical analysis. This beginner orientation is suitable for people with little or no R experience. It will help you decide whether R is the right tool for your data analysis needs and introduce R terminology using the RStudio interface. The workshop is one hour, followed […]

Free
Event Series OER Accessibility Studio

Accessibility Studio

Online/Virtual Event

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible to all learners? Or do you have specific questions about formatting your Open Educational Resources (OER) to be accessible for everyone? Join us at the Accessibility Studio, where you can drop in for a one-on-one chat with our specialists. Gain valuable insights into designing accessible course materials or creating and adapting […]

Ignite Your Public Speaking Skills with UBC Staff Toastmasters

Online/Virtual Event

Looking to level up your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our Toastmasters meetings held every other Thursday via Zoom from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. Interested? Please […]

WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)

Online/Virtual Event

Online The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and […]