The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm; and closed Mondays and holidays. Derya Akay and Vivienne Bessette, Gabi Dao, Derek Jarman, Charmian Johnson, Glenn Lewis, Mike MacDonald, Rehab Nazzal, Dana Qaddah The Willful Plot brings together […]
Walk for Joy is an annual 9-week walking and rolling challenge aimed at promoting regular physical activity with friends or family. This challenge runs from January to April and is open to anyone. Join as a team or challenge yourself. Get moving, win prizes and have fun! Registration closes Jan 29.
Esri StoryMaps are a map-based presentation tool from the GIS software distributor Esri. Anyone with an ArcGIS Online account can create a StoryMap, and they are a good way to tell a story with maps, pictures, videos, and text. They can be used in place of PowerPoint, especially for those who would like to incorporate […]
Identify key elements to an effective profile and get practice building your profile. We will also talk about how to network and research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles.
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
Event Overview Are you ready to step into tech? At FDM, we specialize in helping recent graduates land their first big role by combining industry recognized training with project based roles within acclaimed multinational companies, whilst providing ongoing support along the way. No matter your degree background, our academy will give you the practical and […]
**Registration for this event is now closed. BMO will be reaching out to set up 1:1 chats with everyone that is currently registered.** Event Overview At BMO you can find a path, pursue your passions, and make your mark! Grow a career and join a team that understands your needs and invests in your strengths! […]
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.
Event Overview BDO Canada is excited to host a "What is Technology Consulting" panel with UBC students! Members of our Technology Consulting team will be sharing their experience in the role, their career journey, and their advice on navigating the role and industry. Networking to follow. Attending Representatives Ted Donnelly, Team Lead, Business Analaysis […]
Date: February 1, 2023 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST Location: Presentation will take place in Fred Kaiser 2020 and 2030 and via Zoom The Faculty of Applied Science welcomes all UBC students, faculty, staff and alumni to join us in celebration as we kick off Black History Month. Bashir Mohamed, our very own EDI.I Coordinator in the […]
In the series China Power Maria Repnikova, Global Communication, Georgia State University Coach House, Green College, UBC, and livestreamed Wednesday, February 1, 5-6:30 pm, followed by a reception Co-hosted by the Centre for Chinese Research This talk will explore the workings of Chinese soft power initiatives in Africa through the empirical lens of China-Ethiopia encounters. […]
Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester and pianist David Fung present a program tittled “Echoes and Embers” exploring the intimate relationship between clarinet and piano. A concert conceived to be performed in its entirety without interruptions or applause between the works, thus creating a common thread between them that allows us to delve into the relationship of these works with each other. The concert […]
Join us for the Night of Ideas 2023 – an evening of creative thinking taking place in 200 cities and 100 countries around the world in early February 2023. In Vancouver, artists and speakers will reflect on More? Slow is Beautiful from their perspective. Presenters include Andrea Reimer, Severn Cullis-Suzuki, Azul Carolina Duque, Ndidi Cascade, Tabitha […]
One of the major challenges that academic writers encounter is making connections within the text, for example, making comparisons and drawing conclusions. Rather than counting on readers to figure out the meaning of a difficult text, academic writing requires writers to make clear connections between ideas. In this workshop, we introduce a variety of academic […]
We're excited to announce that the next UBC Care of the Elderly Intensive Review Course is returning in person at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC! This three-day intensive course offers a unique small group learning opportunity for practitioners who wish to gain practical skills to take back to their communities. The days will include presentations from UBC faculty […]
FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw Hat (Il cappello di paglia di Firenze) is an exhilarating comedy based on the famous nineteenth-century French farce which inspired René Clair’s classic silent film An Italian […]
Reception to follow xʷθəθiqətəm or The Place of Many Trees Liu Institute for Global Issues 6476 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 The future of the ocean is essential to the planet’s future and human life. Climate change intersects profoundly with biodiversity, food security for billions of humans, culture, and economy and peace. […]
Join us for our first in-person Precision Health (PH) Symposium. About: The PH Symposium will bring together UBC faculty, clinicians, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff to learn about PH-related research activities happening at UBC and across the globe. The PH Symposium will also highlight the previous PH Catalyst Grant award recipients’ research projects and […]
Click “Register Now” to apply for the Teaching Practicum. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after application closes. Application closes on December 19. This event will be held online on Zoom. What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum […]
Click “Register Now” to apply for the Teaching Practicum. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email after application closes. Application closes on December 19. This event will be held online on Zoom. What is the Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Graduate Teaching Practicum […]
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market.
Speaker: Dr. Julia K. Baum Professor and President’s Chair, Ocean Ecology and Global Change, University of Victoria Climate change-amplified marine heatwaves now pose an imminent threat to the world’s tropical coral reefs. On almost all coral reefs, however, climate change is superimposed on a suite of local anthropogenic stressors, and available evidence suggests that these […]
UBC Theatre & Film presents The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe Directed by Leora Morris Telus Studio Theatre February 1-11, 2023 Squats, jumping jacks, lunges, repeat! The Wolves Junior Girls’ Soccer Team train at the air dome every Saturday morning with out fail. As they warm up they chat about everything from world events to menstrual […]
FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw Hat (Il cappello di paglia di Firenze) is an exhilarating comedy based on the famous nineteenth-century French farce which inspired René Clair’s classic silent film An Italian […]
*This ISW will be held online* Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]
UBC Theatre & Film presents The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe Directed by Leora Morris Telus Studio Theatre February 1-11, 2023 Squats, jumping jacks, lunges, repeat! The Wolves Junior Girls’ Soccer Team train at the air dome every Saturday morning with out fail. As they warm up they chat about everything from world events to menstrual […]
FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw Hat (Il cappello di paglia di Firenze) is an exhilarating comedy based on the famous nineteenth-century French farce which inspired René Clair’s classic silent film An Italian […]
Dr. Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, UBC & Dr. Aaron Boley, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, UBC Dr. Byers’s work focuses on Outer Space, Arctic sovereignty, climate change, the law of the sea, the laws of war, and Canadian foreign and defence policy. He is the author of […]
Michael Byers (UBC Political Science) and Aaron Boley (UBC Physics and Astronomy) will be speaking about their upcoming book (April 2023) "Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space" at the Vancouver Institute at UBC.
This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]
FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw Hat (Il cappello di paglia di Firenze) is an exhilarating comedy based on the famous nineteenth-century French farce which inspired René Clair’s classic silent film An Italian […]
We will introduce Voyant, a free suite of visual tools for text analysis. Participants will get hands-on experience applying common tools within Voyant to a corpus. No prior experience with text analysis is required. This workshop is part of the Digital Toolkit workshop series presented by the UBC Library Research Commons. Location details Location: *ONLINE* […]
The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship to faculty, students, and community members across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health […]
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
A PRESENTATION BY WORKSAFEBC’S MEDICAL SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TEAM There's consensus across multiple disciplines about the value of returning to work for injured workers — it's healthy, it contributes to recovery, and it leads to better health outcomes. Yet not all injured workers reap the health benefits of work. Some recover at home […]
TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform with over 1 billion global monthly users. What does this mean for the climate emergency? This “Ask-Me Anything” with Ian Gill, Global Sustainability Lead at TikTok, will explore the Chinese social media giant’s popularity, its corporate climate policy and targets, and how it provides a platform for […]
In the series Cecil H. and Ida Green Visiting Professor Vivo Per Questo - Power to the Words - Canada Tour Amir Issaa, Rapper, Record Producer and Activist Coach House, Green College, UBC, and livestreamed Tuesday, February 7, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow This event has been organized in partnership with the Department of […]
About the Presenters: Danièle Behn Smith, MD, CCFP, MPH (she/her) (Eh Cho Dene & Metis/French Canadian) BC Deputy Provincial Health Officer, Indigenous Health Taanshi, Dágǫndı́h, Greetings with gratitude on the territories of the Lekwungen peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations! I’m Métis from the Red River Valley and Eh Cho Dene from Fort Nelson […]
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
As we reflect on cascading climate disasters and imagine alternative climate futures, how might we shift our efforts towards necessary changes and effective transformation? Join for an interactive workshop and creatively engage with peers to envision a more climate just future. With contributions from Dr. Bernard Perley, Dr. Dallas Hunt, and Dr. Sharon Stein. Light lunch and refreshments included. […]
The Giving Shapes is a collaborative project between UBC Music Alumni Elisa Thorn (BMus ’11), harp/vocals and Robyn Jacob (BMus ’11) piano/vocals. Their project triangulates aspects of new music, creative music, and song-writing, combining their classical training and their involvement with the Canadian creative and indie music scenes. Their sound reflects broad influences from artists including Nico Muhly, Bjork, […]
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, cover a […]
Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research: studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article. But how do writers communicate the relevance and legitimacy of their research to members of the discipline? This evidence-based workshop introduces researchers to two typical structures for abstracts, while accounting for […]
Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
In this virtual conference series, we will be hosting bi-weekly events including two keynote talks, four symposia, trainee mentor sessions, guest workshops and a roundtable discussion where attendees will co-create create a blueprint for future research on hormonal contraceptives. You are invited to join all of these gatherings, or pick and choose which ones you […]
Thu. Feb. 9, 5-6.30pm PST Free in-person and virtual tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sue-big-oil-a-made-in-bc-climate-campaign-tickets-506858987877 In July 2022, Vancouver city councillors voted 6-5 in support of a motion to set aside about $700,000 — roughly $1 per every Vancouver resident — to fund litigation against Canada’s biggest producers of oil and gas. Join leaders from UBC, West Coast Environmental […]
Connect with artists and educators Adeerya Johnson, Justin Ducharme, and Minelle Mahtani on moving forward in solidarity as IBPOC students in a safe space. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Register to confirm your spot. About the speakers Adeerya Johnson Adeerya Johnson is a digital collections archivist from Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently a Ph.D. […]
This workshop is meant to introduce you to the set of virtualization tools referred to as Docker, which allow you to use, create, and share container images. Containers create small reproducible computing workspaces on your computer. We'll cover the basics of Docker containerization and the platform of tools surrounding it. We'll also cover Docker's relevance to both general […]
Join UBC's Department of Psychology for a colloquium featuring Dr. Christine Chambers, Dalhousie University Title: From Evidence to Influence: Making a Difference for Children in Pain Abstract: In the long run, scientific research will only help patients if it can be effectively disseminated and implemented. Unfortunately, the public is generally unaware of the value and importance […]
UBC-DIBS is thrilled to announce this year’s outstanding line-up of researchers and practitioners sharing their field and lab projects using the behavioural and decision sciences to "nudge for good". Seminars are 10-11am PT on select Fridays.
Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and learn different strategies to access the hidden job market.
Intentionally implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches to teaching and learning can bridge accessibility gaps and support equitable/inclusive learning opportunities; therefore, it was one of the main recommendations from UBC’s recent Teaching and Learning Beyond COVID report. UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people, and is based on scientific […]
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Moore Professor; Liber Ero Chair of Coastal Science and Management, Simon Fraser University In watersheds of western North America, migratory salmon support ecosystems, economies, and cultures. However, these fish and their fisheries are threatened by climate change and multiple stressors. How do we steward salmon systems in this era of rapid change? […]
Join interCultural Online health Network (iCON) and VCH Indigenous Health for two upcoming Indigenous Health Round sessions titled “Anti-Racism: Where Do I Start?” and “What is an Ally and Who Says So?”. The FREE online, interactive webinar sessions will take place at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT on Thursday, January 26, 2023, and Friday, February […]
This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]
The 19th Hot Topics in Cardiology Virtual Conference, hosted by the UBC Division of Cardiology, brings together experts in the field to provide updates and review cardiology topics of interest to the busy practitioner. Topics include imaging for stable chest pain, prescribing exercise for cardiac patients, environmental cardiology, women’s heart health, pregnancy and cardiac disease […]
UBC Theatre & Film presents The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe Directed by Leora Morris Telus Studio Theatre February 1-11, 2023 Squats, jumping jacks, lunges, repeat! The Wolves Junior Girls’ Soccer Team train at the air dome every Saturday morning with out fail. As they warm up they chat about everything from world events to menstrual […]
Elizabeth Kolbert — Award-winning author and journalist Dal Grauer Memorial Lecture Ms. Kolbert is an observer and commentator on the crisis faced by humans in the Anthropocene for The New Yorker magazine. She is best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (2014) and Under a White Sky(2021) is her latest […]
This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]
How can students play a role in critical climate policy development in the Vancouver area? In this moderated conversation we will explore the policy being developed by local governments to catalyze a reduction in carbon emissions. Learn about the key actions being advanced, the challenges in the way, and opportunities a different future will create. […]
The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship to faculty, students, and community members across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health […]
Researchers across disciplines have called for reproducible research as an attainable minimum standard for assessing the value of scholarly claims, particularly when full independent replication of a study is not feasible. Making your research more transparent and reproducible pays off and is explicitly in the self-interest of every ambitious, career-oriented researcher. This session will illustrate […]
Register to attend and receive event updates: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k8RtrYOY2q6cEC About the Event February’s event is an acknowledgement celebration of Black History Month. Esteemed UBC professor Dr. Handel Wright will be our guest speaker for this event. Dr. Wright is a long-time tenured Professor in the faculty of Education and a strong supporter of the BMI. Dr […]
Time: 12:45pm-1:45pm ***Note: only students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or as a Person with Disabilities should RSVP*** This event will provide information about the PwC scholarship which provides financial support to post-secondary students who are Black, Indigenous and/or Persons with Disabilities, studying accounting, business or STEM degree programs. PwC Scholarship and Mentorship Program […]
The First Nations House of Learning and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office are collaborating to provide resources, supports and transportation for anyone who wants to attend the 32nd Annual February 14 Women’s Memorial March. Everyone is welcome to attend the march and to bring guests on the bus as support. You can register for free bus […]
Are you interested in learning how to access modern and historic census data? Join a virtual presentation with the Statistics Canada Library as we learn about the tools, web pages, and resources that will help you with your census research. In particular, you’ll learn: How to access summary census information from 1665-2021 How to find […]
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
An overview of the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) and Research Data Centre (RDC) program, including some little-known or misunderstood tidbits about access to the data, training initiatives & resources, and some of the exciting linked datasets newly available in the RDCs. Grant Gibson, Assistant Director Research & Evaluation, CRDCN This event is part […]
This workshop will introduce participants to web APIs with a focus on using REST APIs for accessing data. Learn about common HTTP methods and responses used in REST APIs and how to understand and extract information from data in JSON format. This workshop will include a tutorial on some of OpenRefine's API functions, including fetching […]
Co-presented by UBC Asian Library and the Department of Asian Studies, Leslie Cheung 張國榮: Hong Kong Icon (1956-2003) commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Hong Kong actor, singer, and performer, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing. In addition to books and scholarly journals, the exhibition features a collection of original Asian-language film posters from some of Cheung’s most popular and critically […]
In commoreration of February (14th), a day to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the Faculty of Medicine invites you to join our conversation with Sheila North. In this sixth session of the Indigenous Speaker Series, we will learn about the activism of Sheila North […]
About the Talk In the face of the fall of Roe in the US in 2022, it is critical for people in Canada to understand the unique and progressive legal standing of abortion in this country, and recognize our greatest threats to reproductive justice. Sexual violence, criminalization of sex work, reproductive oppression of Indigenous people; […]
This evidence-based workshop looks at the typical structure of an annotated bibliography, while accounting for variations in purpose. Typically, the annotations synthesize multiple relevant studies, help develop a discussion of the current field, and help identify a potential knowledge contribution. But how do authors determine relevance for the field? And what does it mean to […]
Cultural discourses shape our understandings of what it means to age and be old(er) – they can open up possibilities or limit our imaginations by telling us what is acceptable, possible, or shameful in old(er) age, and what “healthy aging” might mean. Theatre and performance are particularly rich sites for conveying cultural age narratives. They […]
Drop into the UBC First Nations Longhouse to speak with an Enrolment Services Advisor and member of the Indigenous Student Support Team to chat about any questions around the various financial pathways at UBC.
