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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Rivian would like to host an information session in partnership with UBC Formula Electric. This information session is catered to all engineering and computer science students to learn about our internship/co-op opportunities and recruitment process, as well as network with current Rivian engineers. Come and meet our team, learn about opportunities at Rivian, and see […]

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

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 […]

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  

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 […]

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 […]

The UBC community are invited to join the panel, which aims to provide attendees with insights into the principles of effective leadership from diverse perspectives within the scientific community. It will serve as a platform for emerging researchers, established scientists, and STEMCELL leadership to share their experiences, challenges, and strategies in leading teams. The discussion […]

Beginning in September, CTLT will host weekly online drop-in sessions for applicants who are planning on submitting Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) or Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund project proposals. Applicants can register to ‘drop in’ to any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics […]

The Generative AI Drop-In clinics are open for all faculty and staff at UBC and UBC Okanagan on teaching and learning topics to do with the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others. The sessions will be in an open-hours format where the questions will be answered such that all […]

Tesla, Algae, and Ice Cream: Restoring Planetary Balance and Reversing Climate Change (A World Outlook) Presenter : Satyan Chandra – Semi-Truck Engineering Lead, Tesla As the broader world adopts more sustainable forms of energy and transportation, the pressure on resources, paradoxically, has not decreased. Today, we are witnessing fewer people living below the poverty line, purchasing power […]

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 […]

Meet with City of Vancouver Engineers and Recruiters to learn more about our upcoming Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Program Recruitment. This information and networking session is tailored to students in a 4th year Engineering undergrad program, Masters’ students, and current EIT’s with less than 4 years’ experience. Attending Representatives Janice Brotzel Recruitment Team Lead UBC Alumni - […]

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

Everyone is welcome to attend. Speaker:  Yejin Choi, University of Washington Homepage:  https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~yejin/ Date/Time:  Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 3:30 pm Location:   Fred Kaiser Building (2332 Main Mall), Room 2020/2030 Title:  Possible Impossibilities and Impossible Possibilities Abstract: In this talk, I will question if there can be possible impossibilities of large language models  (i.e., the […]

Facing an ever-intensifying security environment and rapidly shifting diplomatic and economic landscapes in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan aims to minimize the risks of an armed conflict while maximizing opportunities for region-wide economic and social exchange in an era of enduring great power rivalry. What are Japan’s challenges in deterring an armed conflict over Taiwan? What […]

Unhoused and precariously housed people must continuously navigate various public and private spaces, including sidewalks, parks, shelters, transitional housing, storage facilities, rooming houses, single-room accommodations, and insecure rental housing. Their belongings are vulnerable to the rules set for each of these regulators. This event will launch a new report that compiles and analyses the multiple […]

You’re invited to a free networking event with Victoria-area Faculty of Medicine alumni, residents, and students! Enjoy a night of networking and appies while chatting and making new connections with your UBC Victoria community. There will also be a draw prize for fun swag, so don’t miss out!  We’re so excited to have you at this casual get together. Remember to register before October 27th! Event Details Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Location: Bear & […]

Are you interested in learning more about Jacobs and some of our local projects that were working on? Come grab some pizza, network with our engineers and get the opportunity to ask about our internship and entry level grad roles that were recruiting for. Don't forget to bring your resume! Join us in challenging today […]

Join us to learn more about tools that support an early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in community pediatrics. This event takes place on November 2nd, prior to the Children's Health Today conference on November 3 & 4. Date: Thursday November 2 Time: Dinner at 6:00 pm; workshop starting at 6:30 pm. Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver Presented by Sunny Hill […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]