UBC Faculty Affairs and UBC CPD have partnered to deliver a mentoring program to clinical faculty within the UBC Faculty of Medicine. The Clinical Faculty Mentoring program pairs junior clinical faculty/new educators (mentees) with senior clinical faculty (mentors) and includes the 22 departments and schools that make up UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. The program will run its fifth cohort […]
Explore open access and the practice of open scholarship at UBC from October 23 to November 10 during Open Access Week 2023. Join UBC Library, UBC Okanagan Library, the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology , and the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan for various online sessions on open access research […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session every Monday from September 11 to December 18 – you can take part in a single session or multiple sessions! Taking place from 9:30-9:50 am join Aisha and an engaged community to […]
The UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research and the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics are pleased to co-sponsor a lecture by Dr. Tracey Lauriault, Associate Professor of Critical Media and Big Data at Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication. The lecture will be in-person and virtual attendance is supported. The […]
Please register for in-person or virtual attendance. Dr Tracey Lauriault, Associate Professor of Critical Media and Big Data at the Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication, will speak in-person. This lecture will introduce the field of critical data studies (CDS) and will argue that data governance as a practice ought to be informed by […]
Tracey Lauriault, Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication This lecture will introduce the field of critical data studies (CDS) and will argue that data governance as a practice ought to be informed by CDS theoretical approaches such as social and technological assemblages, dynamic nominalism and technological citizenship. The lecture will provide illustrative examples from […]
UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. […]
Background The Indigenous Initiatives Design Series (II Design Series) is a cohort program for instructors and members of the UBC teaching and learning community who come to Indigenous topics with different levels of knowledge and expertise. This is a three-part workshop series for anyone who wants to: Learn new strategies on incorporating Indigenous content into […]
Join weekly 30-minute online meditation sessions led by Iris Escuer Riera, Lecturer of Spanish at UBC. Open to all. Zoom access link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94414244817?pwd=OGFPK1FrSXZIQ1dzc25Cd05UUjY5UT09
With the start of the Winter session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be resuming in-person drop-in advising for Indigenous students at the First Nations House of Learning. From 10:00 am and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however […]
Join Digital Solutions on the last day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month for some cybersecurity trivia to put your knowledge of online threats and cybersecurity to the test. The online event is open to all members of the Faculty of Medicine community. Registration is required.
Inclusive teaching creates “a learning environment where all students feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential” (CTLT, n.d.). How does one foster an inclusive learning environment? What are some strategies that promote more equitable learning for […]
Research shows that academic writers of research article introductions typically establish a research space by pointing out a research gap that the current study addresses. The introduction offers an opportunity for writers to begin to tell the research story by articulating the gap and, then, taking their own conversational turn. But how do writers persuade readers that […]
Got an interview coming up? Pop by this open Q&A to ask any questions you have about how to prepare, what to wear, or anything else you are curious about! We recommend attending our Interview Preparation workshop ahead of time but it’s not required
Virtual Information Session: In a world of hybrid multicloud complexity, we envision a better IT experience—an evolved cloud state where on-premises and cloud environments are united as one, always delivering simplicity, security, savings, and sustainability. To get our customers there, we build solutions that drive faster innovation wherever your data and applications live, with unified management and AI-driven optimization. […]
Habib Chaudhury, PhD, FGSA Scientist, Advancing Health Professor, Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University Ziyang Zhang Ph.D. Candidate in Gerontology at Simon Fraser University This talk will look at the physical environment in the existing traditional care home and planned post-relocation evaluation in the new village-model based home. In the current facility, design challenges and […]
Registration now open! Nov. 2–3 (Thu–Fri) | Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC | In-person Conference Audience: obstetricians, gynaecologists, oncologists, reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives and OBGYN residents. Overview: Join locally and internationally renowned experts for up-to-date information including Maternal Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Endocrinology. Connect with colleagues at the 49th D.A. Boyes Society Reception. […]
Leoš Janáček’s bittersweet fable shows a deep understanding of the complexities of power and oppression, and the cyclical nature of life. Usually seen as a fairy tale, this opera offers revealing insight into nature’s struggle to survive the devastating footprint of humanity. With a colourful and majestic score influenced by Moravian folk songs, this opera […]
Just announced Nov. 2, Dec. 7 (Thursdays) | 8–9 a.m. PT | Rounds Audience: rural health professionals and urban physicians supporting rural communities. Overview: Each session will include a didactic presentation, relevant case studies and time for Q&A. Dates & Topics Nov. 2| Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in the Rural Setting by Dr. Pamela Kryskow Dec. 7 | Managing Young Febrile Infants in […]
In this webinar, Kjell Anderson will reflect on the dilemmas he has encountered in his current research project on Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier with the Lord’s Resistance Army who was recently convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes by the International Criminal Court. Ongwen’s trial brought out diverse and nuanced perspectives on […]
Background The Indigenous Initiatives Design Series (II Design Series) is a cohort program for instructors and members of the UBC teaching and learning community who come to Indigenous topics with different levels of knowledge and expertise. This is a three-part workshop series for anyone who wants to: Learn new strategies on incorporating Indigenous content into […]
Start your Thrive journey at Thrive by Fire on Thursday, November 2 from 11 am- 2 pm at Lee Square (outside the UBC Bookstore) for an outdoor concert. This free drop-in-style pop-up event will transform Lee Square into a cozy relaxation space with toasty table seatings and chill tunes from UBC's own student musicians with Blank Vinyl […]
Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Join us for a discussion about how to design or adapt OER so they are more open, accessible, and equitable for all learners. We’ll start with a demonstration of different content styles and formats, explore how […]
The Thunderbirds hit the court at War Memorial Gym for the first time in the regular season against Lethbridge. This will be a double header over the weekend so be sure to come by and support the Men's and Women's Basketball teams! Get your tickets at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets Women's game starts at 5:30pm Men's game starts […]
BIG Difference BC is an annual conference that celebrates using behavioural insights to have a positive, lasting impact across a wide range of topics and sectors in B.C. and beyond. This year we are excited to feature: Keynote address on how tools from social psychology can change society in constructive ways by Dr. Betsy Levy […]
UBC faculty and learners are invited to an in-person presentation on “Redefining by super-resolution the organization of the apico-lateral junctions in intestinal epithelial cells” by Dr. André Le Bivic, PhD, Director of the CNRS Institute for Biological Sciences Marseille, France. The Life Sciences joint seminar series will be hosted by Dr. Robert Nabi. Pizza and […]
Join us for the 2023 Fall Learning Analytics Hackathon on November 4th 2023! This one day event (9am – 8pm) will give you a chance to build and showcase your analytics and data skills. The goal for this year’s hackathon is for you to find creative ways to use Canvas data in a way that would […]
Join us on Saturday, June 3 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor Farmers' Market also features a variety of other […]
Discover why UBC Engineering is one of Canada's top engineering schools. Prospective high school and post-secondary transfer students are invited to join us on the Vancouver campus to explore all that UBC Engineering has to offer through in-person booths and demonstrations. You’ll learn about: our 14 engineering programs by chatting with professors, students and advisors […]
Take your French language experience to the next level by exploring the connection between heart, body and mind in this all-levels yoga series offered entirely in French for three sessions each term. Learn or practice your French vocabulary as it relates to movement, breath and spiritual wellbeing. This series is a perfect add-on to your Extended […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session every Monday from September 11 to December 18 – you can take part in a single session or multiple sessions! Taking place from 9:30-9:50 am join Aisha and an engaged community to […]
UBC’s VP, Students, Ainsley Carry, is hosting a series of listening sessions to gather feedback from students on what’s working well at UBC, and opportunities for improvement in how the university supports students. Listening sessions provide an opportunity to share your feedback with Ainsley, and to ask any questions you might have. All UBC […]
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session on how the UBC Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) master’s degree can empower you to move ahead professionally and make a difference in your health care sector. This online presentation and question-and-answer session is for clinicians and […]
Get a hands-on crash course on how to use UBC’s high-performance computing platform to support research that uses large datasets and computation, including tips and tricks for using the new Slurm job scheduler.
Background The Indigenous Initiatives Design Series (II Design Series) is a cohort program for instructors and members of the UBC teaching and learning community who come to Indigenous topics with different levels of knowledge and expertise. This is a three-part workshop series for anyone who wants to: Learn new strategies on incorporating Indigenous content into […]
Join weekly 30-minute online meditation sessions led by Iris Escuer Riera, Lecturer of Spanish at UBC. Open to all. Zoom access link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94414244817?pwd=OGFPK1FrSXZIQ1dzc25Cd05UUjY5UT09
With the start of the Winter session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be resuming in-person drop-in advising for Indigenous students at the First Nations House of Learning. From 10:00 am and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however […]
Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan who enrolled in one or more of UBC’s benefits plans and are looking to learn more about the benefits offered at UBC. Location: Zoom. About this webinar: UBC is committed to creating an outstanding workplace for our 17,000+ employees. One way we do this is by offering employees an extensive […]
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series offered by UBC's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. You will use your senses to learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Visit UBC's Wine Library - home to […]
The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, and are […]
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session on how the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) master’s degree can empower you to move ahead professionally and make a difference in your industry. This online presentation and question-and-answer session is for practising technical professionals who are considering […]
Get a hands-on crash course on how to use UBC’s high-performance computing platform to support research that uses large datasets and computation, including tips and tricks for using the new Slurm job scheduler.
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for Faculty of Medicine faculty and staff members by postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Jon Breen.
Get a hands-on crash course on how to use UBC’s high-performance computing platform to support research that uses large datasets and computation, including tips and tricks for using the new Slurm job scheduler.
Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Do you have specific questions on how to format your OER to be accessible for all learners? Drop-in to an OER Accessibility clinic to chat one on one with specialists about how to design or adapt […]
The growth of social media and networked technologies has allowed for new and interactive ways for scholars to circulate their research, expand their scholarly networks, and track their research impact. Understanding how your academic identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are tracked and showcased is […]
The growth of social media and networked technologies has allowed for new and interactive ways for scholars to circulate their research, expand their scholarly networks, and track their research impact. Understanding how your academic identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are tracked and showcased […]
This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 11-15, 2023. Though Generative AI has its place in the world of higher education, many instructors are not yet comfortable embedding this technology into their courses, particularly given the moral and ethical considerations around its use. In this session, we will sketch out […]
UBC's Decision Insights for Business & Society (UBC-DIBS) is excited to announce our 2023-2024 Behavioural Insights Seminar Series featuring an exciting set of researchers and practitioners sharing their field and lab projects using the behavioural and decision sciences to "nudge for good". Register to attend at https://bit.ly/DIBSseminars. Join us on select Fridays at 1-2pm Pacific […]
Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2023 will mark seventy-three years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the […]
Join us on Saturday, June 3 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor Farmers' Market also features a variety of other […]
