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How To Make Career Decisions
How To Make Career Decisions
Are you unsure what career path to follow? Learn effective strategies for making empowered career decisions. Event link will be sent closer to the day of.
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Open UBC Working Group
Open UBC Working Group
The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and events and […]
Qualtrics Studio
Qualtrics Studio
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. […]
2 events,
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What Can I Do With My Major?
What Can I Do With My Major?
There are many possible directions you might be considering with your degree. Come and explore which options are best for you. Zoom link will be sent to RSVP'ed attendees closer […]
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Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 1: Advance Planning Off-Reserve and Non-Status
Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 1: Advance Planning Off-Reserve and Non-Status
This webinar will address the importance and value of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and wills for indigenous persons living in British Columbia and cover the important considerations that go into.
Free
5 events,
Biodiversity Days 2024: Book Signing with Collin Varner
Biodiversity Days 2024: Book Signing with Collin Varner
This event is one of the many events taking place during Biodiversity Days, a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity Days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. UBC Botanical […]
Free
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
Online 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 […]
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The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees (Staff/faculty)
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees (Staff/faculty)
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. Participants will: Learn about the basic concepts, risk factors and causes of mental illness and mental […]
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OER Accessibility: Images and Figures
OER Accessibility: Images and Figures
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 accessible for all learners. How can we help to make sure all learners can readily engage with the data and […]
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Surgical Competence: Evidence to Implementation
Surgical Competence: Evidence to Implementation
WiP Seminar: Dr. Roxana Geoffrion This is a hybrid event, you may attend in person (St. Paul's Hospital) or virtually. Please register and indicate your preference. Summary: Vaginal surgery has a superior outcome profile compared with other surgical routes, yet skills are declining because of low case volumes. Graduating residents’ confidence and preparedness for vaginal […]
7 events,
UBC CPD: Orthopaedic Update & Annual BCOA Meeting
Orthopaedic Update & Annual BCOA Meeting This year’s theme: Sole (Soul) to Shoulder May 2–3 (Thu–Fri) | Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC | Hybrid Conference Audience: orthopaedic surgeons, specialists, researchers, residents and students. Overview: Discover the latest in orthopaedic research and clinical practice at this year’s event, brought to you by the UBC Department of […]
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What Doesn’t Kill It Makes It Stronger: Navigating Conflict in Partnered Research Teams
What Doesn’t Kill It Makes It Stronger: Navigating Conflict in Partnered Research Teams
May 2. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Ponderosa Ballroom, 6445 University Blvd, UBC Vancouver Facing challenges in your research partnerships? Learn how to identify and navigate conflict in research teams using the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. Transform disagreements into opportunities for deeper understanding and impactful collaboration. Event registration: https://communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/navigating-conflict-in-partnered-research-teams/
Biodiversity Days 2024: Biodiversity Connects Us – A Student-Led Research Showcase
Biodiversity Days 2024: Biodiversity Connects Us – A Student-Led Research Showcase
This event is a part of series of events taking place during Biodiversity Days - a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. […]
Free
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UBC Medical Alumni Celebration & Awards
UBC Medical Alumni Celebration & Awards
The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) is excited to invite the UBC medical community of alumni and residents to the inaugural UBC Medical Alumni Celebration & Awards 2024 on Thursday, May 2nd. Join us at the beautiful UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre (MSAC) in celebrating the UBC MAA award recipients, along with the MAA’s past year of change and evolution! With […]
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Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 2: Advance Planning On-Reserve/Nation lands for Status Band Members
Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 2: Advance Planning On-Reserve/Nation lands for Status Band Members
This webinar will address the importance and value of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and wills for Status Members living on-reserve/Nation Lands in British Columbia. We will cover important considerations that go into preparing these documents, the risks and benefits, and resources for BC residents who want to ensure their wishes are respected both in […]
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Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding
Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding
Join UBC's Research Security team top learn more about new Government of Canada requirements for research security in federal funding, how they relate to your research, and about the resources and support available to help you navigate these requirements while safeguarding your research.
Free
2 events,
Emergency Preparedness Week
Join us during Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) to increase the UBC community’s resilience by learning about emergency preparedness. EP Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada. On Wednesday, May 8, the national emergency alert system will be tested. The alert will be broadcast on radio, TV, and compatible cell phones. You […]
Biodiversity Days 2024: Morning Bird Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Days 2024: Morning Bird Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
This event is a part of series of events taking place during Biodiversity Days - a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Interested in […]
$11
7 events,
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UBCV Keynote – For What World Do We Prepare? Education Beyond Content
UBCV Keynote – For What World Do We Prepare? Education Beyond Content
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Keynote speaker: Bryan Dewsbury Traditional models of education privilege technical growth over the cultivation of the mind and habits that make for a more peaceful and loving society. In this session we will discuss ways in which classrooms can be […]
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Let’s Talk Overdose And Make it Heard
Let’s Talk Overdose And Make it Heard
Join the Let’s Talk Overdose conference on May 7, hosted by the UBC Addictions and Concurrent Disorders Group with support from the UBC Department of Psychiatry and more. This full-day conference will highlight cutting-edge research, novel interventions, and collaborative strategies to address the ongoing overdose crisis. Date: May 7, 2024, 8:00am-4:15pm PST Register & learn […]
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
In-person CIRTL SoTL Workshop, formerly the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, will be held on May 6, 8 & 10, 204. Click ‘Register Now’ to submit your application. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by April 26, 2024. Application closes on April 15. Purpose […]
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Reunion for UBCO Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) and Teaching Development Program (TDP) Participants
Reunion for UBCO Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) and Teaching Development Program (TDP) Participants
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Calling all past and current TDP and ISW participants to meet up to reminisce about those inspiring mini-lessons, aha!- and haha!-moments. There will be an opportunity to share instructional strategies that have been working well for you as […]
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Keeping Students in the Loop: Using Institutional Data to Inform Course Design and Teaching Practices
Keeping Students in the Loop: Using Institutional Data to Inform Course Design and Teaching Practices
n-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Do you consider how new generations of students bring different ideas and expectations about higher education? Do you often wonder whether most of our students choose to continue their education after graduation? This session will share highlights about […]
13 events,
Graduate Students in Teaching Conference – May 7 + 8, 2024
Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. The conference will be held online via Zoom and the Zoom link(s) will be emailed to you 2-3 days prior to the event. This Graduate Students in Teaching (GSiT) conference is a two day annual conference that typically takes place during the Celebrate Learning Week At the University […]
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The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts. This training is designed specifically for managers, supervisors, and team leads who are looking to further support their employees’ mental […]
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Student Panel – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI at UBC
Student Panel – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI at UBC
Online Join us in this student panel to learn how UBC students are navigating this growing field of GenAI that is significantly impacting education. In this session, students from different disciplines will share how they are using GenAI in their learning and reflect on key considerations associated with its use. From where have we been […]
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Remembering the Human in the Student: Trauma-informed Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Labs that Use Human Participants
Remembering the Human in the Student: Trauma-informed Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Labs that Use Human Participants
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This interactive workshop will introduce the prevalence of trauma experience, and the impacts of trauma on students. We will also discuss a range of trauma responses to help attendees recognize some signs and symptoms of trauma in learners. […]
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Nurses Supporting Indigenous Wellness: Changing Lives & Shaping Tomorrow
Nurses Supporting Indigenous Wellness: Changing Lives & Shaping Tomorrow
Celebrate National Nursing Week with us and participate in an engaging Q&A session. Discover insights from nursing leaders who advocate for policy, research, education, administration, and practice in partnership with First Nations communities. Gain valuable perspectives from a diverse panel of Indigenous and supportive nurse leaders as they discuss shaping the future of nursing […]
Free
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Navigating Responsible Use of GenAI in Teaching & Learning – Developing UBC-Wide Principles and Guidelines
Navigating Responsible Use of GenAI in Teaching & Learning – Developing UBC-Wide Principles and Guidelines
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. GenAI tools have made an impact in the world of higher education, raising questions around ethical and responsible use of the tools in the classroom for both instructors and students. Since September 2023 an Advisory Committee for GenAI in […]
17 events,
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
Online 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 […]
UBC Surgery Grand Rounds
UBC Surgery Grand Rounds
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 […]
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
In-person CIRTL SoTL Workshop, formerly the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, will be held on May 6, 8 & 10, 204. Click ‘Register Now’ to submit your application. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by April 26, 2024. Application closes on April 15. Purpose […]
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Educators and Facilitators Retreat
Educators and Facilitators Retreat
In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join the UBCO Educators and Facilitators Community of Practice to develop community and support and discuss the unique needs of educators and facilitators in higher education. For the context of this retreat educators and facilitators are those […]
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Faculty Panel – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI at UBC
Faculty Panel – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI at UBC
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This panel will explore the landscape of teaching and learning in the era of Generative AI. Faculty members will share their experiences, insights, and visions, covering a range of topics: Key learnings integrating Generative AI into teaching practices. The […]
12 events,
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UBCO Keynote – Hope Circuits: Re-membering and Renewal for Human Flourishing
UBCO Keynote – Hope Circuits: Re-membering and Renewal for Human Flourishing
To attend this event in-person, please register for the whole conference on the CTL Okanagan website. To attend this event online, please register by clicking on the green “Register Now” button on this page. This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. We now find ourselves at the precipice of a […]
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Introduction to Shiny App
Introduction to Shiny App
Shiny apps are web applications that react to user input and provide a visual representation of datasets. They are a great way to make large datasets more accessible to the public and share research findings. In this workshop, you will learn what Shiny apps are and when it is appropriate to use them. Then, you […]
Free
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Constellation Part 1: Enhancing Teaching with Audio & Digital Technology
Constellation Part 1: Enhancing Teaching with Audio & Digital Technology
Multi-access: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This session provides a deep dive into two different hands-on learning experiences using audio and digital media. We look at the intersection between emerging technologies, teaching, and learning experiences. We invite you to join us to hear from […]
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Brave Spaces ≠ Safe Spaces
Brave Spaces ≠ Safe Spaces
Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. In Issue 4, RESPECT magazine asked UBC students about blind spots that limit learning experiences and professional preparedness. This presentation carries the discussion forward with panelists about ways we create spaces that provide a safety net for conversations on promoting free […]
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Empowering Education: Unveiling the Potential of Generative AI in the Classroom
Empowering Education: Unveiling the Potential of Generative AI in the Classroom
This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us for an exploration into the integration of Generative AI within our teaching practices. This panel brings together educators, technology experts, and early adopters in the field to share their direct experiences with employing GenAI in learning environments. They […]
5 events,
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024
In-person CIRTL SoTL Workshop, formerly the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, will be held on May 6, 8 & 10, 204. Click ‘Register Now’ to submit your application. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by April 26, 2024. Application closes on April 15. Purpose […]
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UBCO: Closing Plenary Panel – Reflections on the Future Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Practice
UBCO: Closing Plenary Panel – Reflections on the Future Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Practice
Multi-access To attend this event in-person, please register for the whole conference on the CTL Okanagan website. To attend this event online, please register by clicking on the green “Register Now” button on this page. This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This closing panel will invite leaders of teaching […]
Behavioural Insights Seminar Series
Behavioural Insights Seminar Series
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 […]
Free
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Dhillon Centre Research Showcase
Dhillon Centre Research Showcase
The Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics is proud to showcase research by winners of the “Business For Social Good” and “EDI Catalyst” grant competitions: Karl Aquino (Marketing and Behavioural Science): “EDI, Victim Climate, and Employee Relationships” Minjia Li (Accounting): “The Ripple Effects of Racial Diversity: From Boardroom to Supply Chain” Irein Thomas (Psychology): […]
Free
5 events,
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Healing Inner Voices with Martin Morberg
Healing Inner Voices with Martin Morberg
Hello/Hadih! Martin Morberg is a Two-Spirit Northern Tutchone and Tlingit man born and raised in the Yukon Territory. He is a member of the Na Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. Much of Martin’s work and activism is rooted in community and grassroots initiatives and he acknowledges that many Indigenous leaders and community members have guided […]
Free
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
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Best Practices in Survey Design
Best Practices in Survey Design
Evaluating and researching teaching and learning is an important endeavour. Choosing the right approach and tools is key to obtaining the evidence needed to assess the outcomes of a project and the impact of our teaching practices. While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that elicit useful […]
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Best Practices in Survey Design – May 14, 2024
Best Practices in Survey Design – May 14, 2024
Evaluating and researching teaching and learning is an important endeavour. Choosing the right approach and tools is key to obtaining the evidence needed to assess the outcomes of a project and the impact of our teaching practices. While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that elicit useful […]
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
With the start of the Summer session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be switching back to online drop-in advising for Indigenous students via Zoom. From 12:00 pm and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however we can!) questions […]
14 events,
CMS International Research Conference 2024
UBC Centre for Migration Studies is thrilled to invite you to its International Research Conference 2024 in conjunction with Hong Kong Baptist University Faculty of Social Sciences. This annual conference serves as a platform for scholars and practitioners to explore the intricate dynamics of migration and mobility in today’s interconnected world. Our 2024 theme, Belonging and Mobility in a […]
Free
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
Online 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 […]
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Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information
You need data to make good decisions – but where do you find it? Learn which tools track growing industries, search by in-demand skills, and research which roles relate to the knowledge and skills you developed during your degree. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
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GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101
GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101
Online Are you interested in understanding the emerging role of Generative AI in higher education? We are hosting an online session specifically designed for faculty and staff new to this area. The session will provide an overview of large language models, such as ChatGPT, and their implications for teaching and learning. We will explore practical […]
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SoTL Linkage Grants Information Session
SoTL Linkage Grants Information Session
SoTL Linkage Grants have been established to enable the synthesis, exploration and high-impact dissemination of interdisciplinary SoTL research. This pilot funding program supports the formation of interdisciplinary teams of SoTL researchers inquiring into fundamental questions in higher education that benefit from investigation in multiple pedagogical and / or curricular contexts. The information session will provide […]
6 events,
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – May 2024
To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]
BIPOC Coffee Hour
BIPOC Coffee Hour
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. […]
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Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives with Simon Brascoupé
Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives with Simon Brascoupé
This presentation examines cultural safety, initially championed by Māori nurse Irihapeti Ramsden in the 1990s, and its global dissemination across healthcare systems. It explores its historical evolution, present application, and future prospects, considering spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional dimensions through a Two-Eyed-Seeing approach. From Indigenous knowledge perspectives, it scrutinizes its implications for professional growth, relationships, […]
Free
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UBC Arts Staff Choir Social
UBC Arts Staff Choir Social
Come spend an evening with the UBC Arts Staff Choir! On Thursday, May 16, the Arts Staff Choir will have a Social Night in the lobby of the Frederic Wood Theatre, and YOU are invited! The night will feature a few songs by the UBC Arts Staff Choir, followed by performances by individual members. There […]
$20.00
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UBC CPD: Beyond Stigma: Understanding and Supporting Men’s Mental Health
UBC CPD: Beyond Stigma: Understanding and Supporting Men’s Mental Health
New May 16 (Thu) | 6:30–8 p.m PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: Join this 90-minute webinar to gain crucial insights on supporting men's mental health. Our panelists will explore key factors affecting men's mental health, from cultural stereotypes to childhood experiences. Discuss the disproportionate impact of mental health issues on men, including the heightened likelihood […]
1 event,
Biodiversity Days 2024: Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Days 2024: Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
This event is a part of series of events taking place during Biodiversity Days - a month-long event in May honouring the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22). Biodiversity days is a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Join us […]
$20
3 events,
Free Week
Welcome to UBC Recreation’s Free Week – a week where you can try out over 80 fitness classes for free. Open to UBC Students, UBC Staff & Faculty, and the public! No experience is required for any of the classes and all abilities are welcome!
Free
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Kutiyattam: A Thousand Years of Sanskrit Theatre
Kutiyattam: A Thousand Years of Sanskrit Theatre
Kutiyattam (“Performing Together”) is the sole surviving form of traditional Sanskrit theatre in India. A UNESCO-inscribed Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it has been preserved over a thousand years in the state of Kerala – forming an ornate blend of performance, costume, and rhythm. The Nepathya Centre for Excellence is one of Kerala’s foremost academies […]
$30
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
With the start of the Summer session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be switching back to online drop-in advising for Indigenous students via Zoom. From 12:00 pm and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however we can!) questions […]
4 events,
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
Online 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 […]
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Post-Graduation Work Permit Webinar
Get up-to-date information about the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), including the eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation. There will be an online presentation for the first 30 minutes followed by a Q&A period with Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) […]
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Managing Fragility and Saviourism Reactions in EDI work
Managing Fragility and Saviourism Reactions in EDI work
In commemoration of BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, join the Faculty of Medicine's office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) virtually on Wednesday, May 22 from 12–1:30 pm for a panel discussion on combating racism in healthcare. In this It Starts With Us session, participants will gain valuable perspectives, actionable strategies and renewed inspiration […]
11 events,
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Job Search Strategies
Job Search Strategies
Learn the best ways to look for work online and in-person, and decide which strategies will help you to access the hidden job market. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
UBC CPD: Rural POCUS Congress
UBC CPD: Rural POCUS Congress
New event — Save-the-date May 23 (Thu) | In-person Conference | Whistler, BC Audience: rural family physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners. Overview: The first Rural Point-of-Care Ultrasound Skills (POCUS) Congress is scheduled one day before the annual Rural Health Conference. Be part of this full-day event in Whistler, BC, where we'll dive into the world of POCUS skills […]
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Course Design Intensive – May 2024
Course Design Intensive – May 2024
Apply by May 13 The CDI will be offered online in May 2024 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The […]
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Data manipulation with dplyr
Data manipulation with dplyr
Data manipulation is a crucial part of data visualization and analysis. This workshop introduces common functions in the dplyr package to manipulate rows and columns. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and the RStudio environment. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you […]
Free
UBC CPD: Rural POCUS Congress
UBC CPD: Rural POCUS Congress
New event — Save-the-date May 23 (Thu) | In-person Conference | Whistler, BC Audience: rural family physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners. Overview: The first Rural Point-of-Care Ultrasound Skills (POCUS) Congress is scheduled one day before the annual Rural Health Conference. Be part of this full-day event in Whistler, BC, where we'll dive into the world of POCUS skills […]
5 events,
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Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation
Many students and recent alumni feel unsure about how to negotiate and discuss compensation during the hiring process. This workshop will discuss how and why to negotiate, and help you to feel more confident while doing so. Link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the day of
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Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Choosing a Citation Management Tool
New to citation management, don't know where to start, or trying to get familiar with the free tools supported at UBC? This workshop compares the two citation management tools supported at the Research Commons, Zotero and Mendeley, including a discussion of the similarities and unique features of each tool. We will also go over some commonly encountered challenges, […]
Free
Open UBC Working Group
Open UBC Working Group
The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and events and […]
Qualtrics Studio
Qualtrics Studio
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. […]
4 events,
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Course Design Intensive – May 2024
Course Design Intensive – May 2024
Apply by May 13 The CDI will be offered online in May 2024 for faculty members who want to re/design a course they will be offering in September or later. The CDI provides a framework for course design and is not specific to a particular delivery method (such as remote teaching or online delivery). The […]
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)
With the start of the Summer session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be switching back to online drop-in advising for Indigenous students via Zoom. From 12:00 pm and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however we can!) questions […]
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UBC CPD: Protecting Patients Through Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
UBC CPD: Protecting Patients Through Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
May 28 (Tue)| 6:30-8 p.m. PDT | Webinar Audience: Family physicians, health-care professionals Overview: Join us for this free accredited educational session where highly experienced and knowledgeable medical experts will answer your questions and share their knowledge regarding how to address the potential harms of exposure to wildfire smoke. As a result of attending this webinar, participants will […]
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UBC CPD: Protecting Patients Through Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
UBC CPD: Protecting Patients Through Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
New May 28 (Tue) | 6:30–8 p.m PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: This accredited educational session invites highly experienced and knowledgeable medical experts to answer your questions and share their knowledge on the potential harms of wildfire smoke exposure. As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to recognize the known and […]
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Information Session: UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication
Information Session: UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication
Join our information session to learn more about the UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication, and exciting one-of-a-kind program that blends scientific knowledge, creative approaches to design, and communications skills.
Free
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
Online 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 […]
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EDI Scholars-in-Residence Tour of the Gur Sikh Temple and Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford
EDI Scholars-in-Residence Tour of the Gur Sikh Temple and Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford
To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, join us for a unique cultural experience at Abbotsford’s Gur Sikh Temple, a historic landmark that embodies the rich heritage and traditions of the Sikh community in British Columbia, led by historian and EDI Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra. This tour event invites you to explore the spiritual and architectural marvel that […]
DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
Are you working on a media project? Planning to produce video content for your course but don’t know where to start? UBC Studios is offering a drop-in media support session where professional media specialists are available to provide answers to your questions. If you are wondering: Where do I start? What resources are available on […]
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EDI Action Network: Equitable hiring
EDI Action Network: Equitable hiring
Overview Join the next virtual gathering of the EDI Action Network to build capacity, connection and shared learning to support EDI change efforts at UBC. Learn about equitable hiring practices and principles, and connect with colleagues across both campuses to share best practices, strategies and resources. Speakers Moderator: Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Capacity-building, Equity […]
3 events,
UBC CPD: 12th BC Obesity Society Conference
Save-the-date June 1 (Sat) | In-person Conference | Vancouver, BC Audience: family physicians, bariatric surgeons, surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, midwives, residents, students and health professionals who provide care for obese patients. Overview: This meeting serves as a forum to connect health–care practitioners who share a specific interest in caring for patients with obesity. Knowledgeable presenters […]
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Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods, as well as – of course! – the certified organic, […]
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Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – May 25, June 1 & 2, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – May 25, June 1 & 2, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
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 confirm your registration approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop. If you are not selected as a participant, […]