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.
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 […]
On February 27, marine biologist and climate policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will be in conversation with the co-recipients of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: UBC's Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Rashid Sumaila. Join us for this special virtual conversation. Together, these leaders and advocates will discuss their environmental achievement through the lens of Black History; the […]
You are invited to join us for a Movie Night to celebrate Black History Month within the Faculty of Forestry Details: Monday, February 27th, 2023 at FSC 1003, 5:30pm We will be watching the movie "Hidden Figures" *This event is open to all students, staff, faculty in Forestry and across UBC. African finger food and […]
On February 24, Ukraine and Ukrainians around the world commemorate the beginning of a nightmare, one year since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At this rally, we would like to pay tribute to Ukrainian students and their bravery in going through the war at home. Some of them might be fighting on the frontlines […]
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.
Event Overview For those considering a career in life science consulting, join us for an interactive session to learn about the day to day life of an analyst at Lifescience Dynamics, the journey to get there, and the career opportunities on offer for life sciences graduates and PhDs at the University of British Columbia. […]
The Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions is organizing a series of panel events on the theme of digital transformations, titled: “Global Conversations About Digital Disruptions”. The third panel in the series will take place in February 2023, with the following objectives: 1. To understand […]
Overview Connecting with our oceans is more crucial today than at any time in our history. Renowned marine scientist Sylvia Earle describes the Ocean as the Blue Heart of the planet. Today, due to environmental devaluing and destruction resulting in climate crisis, the world’s oceans are experiencing ecosystem collapse, biodiversity loss, and mass extinctions. Following […]
👉🏾UBC Black Caucus is organizing this great market in partnership with AMS & Lululemon ! FEB 28 TO MAR 2ND 11AM-4PM @AMS Nest, 6133 Student Union Boulevard, across from North Parkade 🎊Come out to mingle, to shop, to network, to relax, to dance…😍 Stay Safe & Connected! 🖤 https://blackcaucus.ubc.ca/ | black.caucus@ubc.ca | Instagram: @ubcblackcaucus
Date: February 28, 2023 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST Location: Fred Kaiser 2020 and 2030 and online via Zoom REGISTER NOW This panel event is intended to be an informal conversation on the Black Experience in the Faculty of Applied Science. Students, staff, and faculty are coming together to share their experiences of being Black in […]
The UBC Travelling Health Fair (THF) is our annual, mobile health clinic offering one-on-one health assessments and is available at no cost to you and is a partnership between Health, Wellbeing & benefits and the UBC Pharmacists Clinic. For the 2023 THF, we’ll take a comprehensive approach to diabetes prevention and the health and wellbeing of UBC […]
Trauma survivors are often threatened with their very lives if they say the words that describe the trauma. When words are too painful to find or speak, art softly sits down next to us and whispers “this is the way out,” safely making tangible what we hold inside our bodies. Art turns intense and dense […]
Speaker: Dr. Graham Reynolds, Associate professor, UBC Allard School of Law Description: This session will provide an introduction to some of the key issues involving AI and copyright in Canada. After providing a definition of AI, it will discuss issues at the intersection of AI and copyright including whether AI-generated works are capable of being protected by […]
👉🏾UBC Black Caucus is organizing this great market in partnership with AMS & Lululemon ! FEB 28 TO MAR 2ND 11AM-4PM @AMS Nest, 6133 Student Union Boulevard, across from North Parkade 🎊Come out to mingle, to shop, to network, to relax, to dance…😍 Stay Safe & Connected! 🖤 https://blackcaucus.ubc.ca/ | black.caucus@ubc.ca | Instagram: @ubcblackcaucus
Girls* and gender non-conforming folks in grades 10-12 are invited to explore why engineering is an amazing career for those who want to change the world, help improve the lives of others and the environment around us, and who like teamwork and problem-solving. Learn about different types of engineering, chat with current students, hear from […]
Juno award-winning piano quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada (EMIC) has performed for Winnipeg Virtuosi, Montreal Pro Musica, SUNY New Paltz, Stratford Music Festival, Ottawa Chamberfest, Parry Sound Festival of the Sound, Jeffery Chamber Music Series, Lindsay Concert Productions, including multiple work cycles for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. EMIC has provided master classes, chamber music […]
Speaker: Michal Jaworski, Partner and Co-Chair of Higher Learning Practice, Clark Wilson Description: After almost six years as in-house counsel at the University of British Columbia, Michal returned to private practice where he continues to strengthen his ties to the post-secondary community in Canada as the Co-Chair of Clark Wilson's Higher Learning Practice. Where there […]
Lay summaries offer researchers opportunities to increase the visibility and accessibility of their research and thus invite public dialogue. As a way to promote science communication, many open access journals, public policy institutes, and granting agencies require researchers to provide summaries of their studies for non-specialists. But how do scholars communicate specialized research to non-specialist […]
👉🏾UBC Black Caucus is organizing this great market in partnership with AMS & Lululemon ! FEB 28 TO MAR 2ND 11AM-4PM @AMS Nest, 6133 Student Union Boulevard, across from North Parkade 🎊Come out to mingle, to shop, to network, to relax, to dance…😍 Stay Safe & Connected! 🖤 https://blackcaucus.ubc.ca/ | black.caucus@ubc.ca | Instagram: @ubcblackcaucus
The United States is polarized like never before. The 2023 Phil Lind Series (Un)Civil Discourse explores some of the major factors fueling the rancor and divisiveness in American politics and asks: how can citizens and leaders find common ground across a range of political issues that divide them? Dr. Safiya Noble is a 2021 MacArthur Fellow, a recipient […]
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 […]
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: In the workplace, unresolved conflict can have a negative impact on more than just the individuals involved— other team members and the organization as a whole can also be affected […]
Colin Stetson is a saxophonist “with fire for lungs” (NPR). The Montreal-based, multi-reed instrumentalist and composer is changing the form of modern solo sax playing through his daring exploration of extended techniques – multiphonics, circular breathing, and percussive valve manipulation, as well as the sheer physicality required of his chosen instrument, the bass saxophone. For […]
Speaker: Dr. Nicola Smith Liber Ero Postdoctoral Research Fellow Changing Ocean Research Unit Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries AERL Theatre/Zoom. Please RSVP: https://oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-events/iof-seminars/weekly-seminars/ Humans are changing Earth’s climate and ecological systems at unprecedented rates. Major threats to the diversity of life include overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change. Dr. Smith’s research aims to study […]
Our popular and award-winning series of short and focused sessions, CME on the Run! 2022-2023, will be offered virtually again this year from Sept. 2022 to May 2023. The UBC Department of Family Practice and UBC CPD are excited to introduce our next series of lectures and incredible speakers. Session dates and themes: Sep 16, […]
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 […]
Please join us in-person this year for this comprehensive annual update hosted by the UBC Division of Respiratory Medicine featuring respiratory updates with renowned local speakers. We are offering a full day of learning with topics including geared towards Respirologists on the first day and Family Physicians on the second day. We encourage attendees to […]
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 Saturdays 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 […]
The Chan Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Anderson & Roe Piano Duo! Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and innovative music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century in their vision to make classical music a relevant and powerful force in society. […]
Dr. Stephen Poloz, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Special Advisor, Osler Business Law Dr. Poloz is a distinguished economist with four decades of experience in financial markets, forecasting, and economic policy. He is the author of The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future (2022). Dr. Poloz […]
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 […]
iCON South Asian Health Forum: “Take Charge of Your Health: Living Well Together with Diabetes” will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Delivered in Panjabi, Hindi, and English. This forum is designed to help patients, their families and caregivers optimize their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge and resources to manage diabetes. […]
In this hour-long concert, the Somerset String Quartet outline 300 years of chamber music. This performance by the UBC School of Music’s resident student string quartet will showcase the works that left their imprint on history.
The past decade has witnessed some revolutionary technologies that have paved the way for web maps and location-aware applications we see today: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and many other websites and services that include interactive maps. These applications have become so ubiquitous that we almost take them for granted. This workshop will first give an introduction […]
Join us for a special screening of this documentary following Madelaine McCallum’s journey as an Indigenous woman grappling with a cancer diagnosis, navigating the western medical system, and ultimately using the power of dance to guide her through. Following the film screening, Madelaine and other guests Warren Clarmont from BC Cancer Agency and Dr Unjali […]
This session is for anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the literature underpinning inclusive teaching and discuss why inclusive practices in the classroom are important. We will explore diversity amongst UBC’s student population. You will have an opportunity to learn, discuss and share […]
This event will offer an overview of the various work and research opportunities available to international students at UBC and provide insights to how to look and apply for these on-campus jobs. Programs discussed will include Work Learn, Work Study, and Undergraduate Research awards. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is […]
Join Indigenous Legal Studies at the Allard School of Law for the return of in-person ILS Book Talk Series on March 6, 2023. We are pleased to host the authors of "Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation", Professor Doug Sanderson & Andrew Sniderman There will be […]
At this panel discussion and networking event, you’ll meet with recruiters from different industries who have experience hiring diverse talent. Ask about their hiring process, find out what top skills are required, explore possible career paths, and get insight into companies – their people, products or services, clients, and company culture. Bring your questions for […]
Description: Whether you’re a faculty member, employee or leader, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a difficult conversation in the workplace before. You might have difficulties asking for time off, or negotiating salary, and even setting healthy work-life boundaries—these types of conversations can be stressful and we don’t often talk about how to approach them in […]
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.
UBC's Spring Career Fair is a one-day event that features 65+ employers and schools eager to engage with students and share career opportunities and insights. Explore full-time, part-time, co-op, volunteer roles as well as further education opportunities. Date: Tuesday, March 7 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm PST Location: Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Presenting Sponsors DarkVision […]
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.
The UBC Film Society and Department of Theatre and Film present a free screening of Gabriel Bier Gislason's horror film Attachment (2022) on Wednesday, March 8 at the Norm Theatre. Gabriel will be in attendance for a Q&A moderated by Dr. Mila Zuo (Assistant Professor, Film Studies) following the screening. All are welcome. "Starting with […]
Climate change affects everyone, but some more than others, and at times to an exponential degree. Following climate disasters, individuals and communities are displaced, and vulnerable populations living in climate change “hotspots” are most disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. These individuals are further endangered by issues of food and water insecurity due […]
Step into the magic of 🪄 Festival Dionysia 2023! Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as UBC Players Club presents six stunning never-before-seen short plays. Be entranced by the rising stars of UBC and Vancouver’s art scene as they bring our icy world to life, celebrate the Dionysian revelry, and transport you to the […]
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Location: Zoom. Description: With food prices escalating across the country, we are all looking for ways to save on groceries. Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans, including […]
The Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) of UBC is excited to host an International Women's Day Dinner on March 8th, 2023. This event will feature a panel of female speakers who are CEOs, entrepreneurs, scientists, lawyers, civil activists, and professionals. The event will feature a networking session, a panel session, and roundtable sessions. We are anticipating […]
The movement to increase value from health care is gaining momentum and related initiatives are flourishing. For many, value from health care means measuring patients’ health relative to the costs incurred to achieve their outcomes. However, this concept over-simplifies the complex processes of generating or maintaining health. Focusing on patients’ health and health care outcomes […]
The movement to increase value from health care is gaining momentum and related initiatives are flourishing. For many, value from health care means measuring patients’ health relative to the costs incurred to achieve their outcomes. However, this concept over-simplifies the complex processes of generating or maintaining health. Focusing on patients’ health and health care outcomes […]
Meet the people that make UBC a top-40 research university and explore how you can get involved.
Step into the magic of 🪄 Festival Dionysia 2023! Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as UBC Players Club presents six stunning never-before-seen short plays. Be entranced by the rising stars of UBC and Vancouver’s art scene as they bring our icy world to life, celebrate the Dionysian revelry, and transport you to the […]
It has become clear all around us that conventional food production has, and continues to have, a huge toll on our environment and the climate. How can we evolve beyond our current practices and attitudes to sustain the long-term health of both our food and environment? Join @ubcfarm on Thurs, March 9 from 11:00am […]
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 […]
The third annual B.C. Concurrent Disorders Conference, hosted by PHSA’s BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and building capacity among provincial mental health and substance use professionals who treat people with complex concurrent disorders. While there is no official definition, concurrent disorders is the term commonly used to […]
Step into the magic of 🪄 Festival Dionysia 2023! Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as UBC Players Club presents six stunning never-before-seen short plays. Be entranced by the rising stars of UBC and Vancouver’s art scene as they bring our icy world to life, celebrate the Dionysian revelry, and transport you to the […]
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.
A group exhibition based on collaborative creative correspondence to the current women-led uprising happening in Iran HATCH Gallery, AMS Nest ● March 7th to March 17th ● Gallery Hours: 12PM-4PM Artists: Elmira Sarreshtehdari, Sholeh Mahlouji, Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, Yasaman Moussavi Curated By: Yasaman Moussavi and Elmira Sarreshtehdari During the ten days of this event, artists and […]
Whether you work in a lab, animal facility, workshop, museum — or even an office, you may come into contact with sensitizers at your workplace. UBC Safety & Risk Services has invited industry and academia experts to educate the community on why sensitization is an important workplace safety issue and how to protect yourself. Register and […]
