Overview In January 2023, a UBC-wide forum highlighted key priorities from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report and discussed next steps for action and accountability. Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion introduced the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework and a forthcoming StEAR Roadmap for Change to guide the implementation of equity and […]

Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan  Location: Zoom. About this workshop:  In this session, you will be introduced to the concept of “Emotional Intelligence” and learn about the connection between your thinking and your emotions, and how these can affect resulting behaviours. During this session, you will uncover the tools and techniques needed to apply […]

Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan  Location: Zoom. About this workshop:  In this session, you will be introduced to the concept of “Emotional Intelligence” and learn about the connection between your thinking and your emotions, and how these can affect resulting behaviours. During this session, you will uncover the tools and techniques needed to apply […]

Speaker: Jeffrey Morgan, UBC Register to attend this seminar in-person (SPPH) or virtually (via Zoom). Jeffrey Morgan will present in-person. Survey “marginalia” are the spontaneous notes, doodles, comments, and written addenda offered by participants in the margins of a survey. They exist outside the bounds of what was asked, and transgress the conventions of a […]

This workshop offers an exploration of machine learning models for clustering and classification. With the increasing availability of large datasets, these models play a crucial role in extracting valuable insights and making informed decisions. In this workshop, participants will gain insight into clustering algorithms such as K-means, explore popular classification algorithms like decision trees, and […]

Join the UBC Climate Hub on Jan 23 @ 5:00-7:30 PM in the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (BC Hydro Theatre) for a free screening of the documentary Stop the Sweeps, followed by a community dialogue about the connections between climate justice and safety for our unhoused neighbours! Food & beverages provided — please […]

Get information and resources to help you pursue your educational and career journey in rural healthcare. Hear rural students’ perspectives on getting into and succeeding in health professions schools and programs. Get tips on applying to schools and learn what it’s like to be a student in dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and medical school. Hear students’ experiences […]

Just announced Jan. 23 (Tue) | 6:30–8 p.m. PST | Webinar Audience: all health professionals Overview:  Dr. Gabor Maté will explore the links between trauma and illness, and society during this free, accredited webinar. Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness — a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits. Research […]

Dr Wade Thompson is a pharmacist and researcher at the Therapeutics Initiative and has clinical experience in long-term care, geriatric outpatient clinics and primary care clinics. Wade will discuss evidence on statin deprescribing among older adults and considerations for applying evidence to individual patients.

Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.  Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository.  GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work.  Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]

In-person Incorporating Indigenous topics and voices into university classrooms is essential. But where do you begin? Educational institutions have historically excluded Indigenous knowledges and privileged others. Not only is this an important pedagogical shift, but it is also a needed shift to create safer classrooms for Indigenous students. Understanding the foundations is essential for growing […]

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This orientation will provide an overview to the many resources and services UBC Library has for graduate students. Learn about library spaces and services, discover resources specific to your discipline, and learn how to effectively use UBC library so you can save time later! Can’t make […]

Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, Ph.D. Scientist, Advancing Health Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Person-Centered Care in Addiction and Public Health Jennifer Gagnon, Ph.D. Lecturer, School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, UBC Opioid use disorder and disability are lifelong co-occurring conditions that share several challenges, including barriers to readily available and […]

The Centre for Law and the Environment’s four-part series, In Their Own Words: Plaintiffs and Their Lawyers Speak About Leading Youth Climate Cases, covers four leading cases from Canada and the US in which youth are demanding climate accountability and action from their government. Each session in the series will delve into a particular case […]

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 […]

In the world of EDI, we are often acutely aware of how humour and laughter can become forms of marginalization. We talk a lot about the microaggression experience of having “jokes” told at your expense or having your experience be represented through dismissive or reductive stereotypes. When we think about creating inclusive and psychologically safe […]

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.

Speakers Kelly Edzerza-Bapty Obsidian Architecture, Golden, BC David Fortin David T. Fortin Architecture / University of Waterloo Simoogit Saa Bax Patrick R. Stewart Architect, Chilliwack, BC What are the relationships between colonial land dispossession and Canada’s contemporary housing crisis? What are the ways that Indigenous housing can be for all Canadians? What is architecture’s role […]

Registration now open Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 (Wednesdays) | 7–8 p.m. PST | Virtual Conference Series Audience: family physicians, specialists, health professionals with an interest in orthopaedic management in a primary care setting, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents and medical students. Overview: The theme for the upcoming year will focus on sports injuries, with a specific emphasis on […]

Do you have questions and challenges about creating meaningful and successful learning experiences for your students? Maybe you want help in the process of teaching your course in online, hybrid or blended modes. Request a virtual one on one course consultation with a Learning Designer to explore ways to enhance your students’ learning experience. This […]

Virtual Information Session: Are you interested in a career in local or Indigenous government? Northern Development’s two internship programs provide recent graduates with highly immersive, meaningful work experiences to prepare you for and accelerate your career. This is a paid, 12-month internship at a local or Indigenous government in central and northern B.C. Join Felicia, […]

Multi-access Welcome to the start of a new term and start of a new year! In this first session of 2024, our Community of Practice will focus on building our strengths and resilience. Please come with some of your own teaching tips and tricks if you can, but you’re very welcome to come to work […]

Online Join us to explore the integration of MS Copilot (formerly Bing Chat), a type of generative AI, into teaching and learning. With a recent Privacy Impact Assessment completed at UBC, MS Copilot is now approved for responsible use in classroom assignments. This session will showcase innovative uses of this generative AI tool in enhancing […]

This is an introductory workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using QGIS to explore and analyze spatial data. It is also meant to help you understand how to get started composing a map document for print production. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a basic understanding of […]

Author of the instant New York Times bestselling collection of essays Trick Mirror, Tolentino’s work deftly mixes reporting, research, and personal history to shed light on the realities of our hyper-digital society. Her Phil Lind Initiative talk—Who’s Afraid of Eating the Rich?—will focus on the recent waves of TV shows and media that make the argument, […]

Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Jan. 26  (Fridays) | 12–1 p.m. PT | Rounds Audience: rural health professionals and urban physicians supporting rural communities. Overview: The latest series of POCUS rounds will focus on musculoskeletal care. Dates & Topics Oct. 27 | The Achilles with Dr. Tracy Morton Nov. 17| Ultrasound Guided MSK Injections by Dr. Oron Frenkel Jan. 26 | Shoulder MSK by […]

Tailored for health professionals seeking concise and focused sessions. Stay informed on the latest evidence and best practices in patient care. Across six consecutive Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m., participants can engage with experts from the comfort of their own space. Designed and delivered in partnership with UBC Department of Family Practice. Remaining […]

The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of Wine & Wisdom! Join us at the MSAC on February 22nd for a fantastic evening of wine, education, and networking! This event features a guided wine tasting with Iain Philip, a world-renowned Wine & Spirit Education Trust educator. Register early to deepen […]

An exclusive documentary screening that takes you through a journey of the lives of resilient communities in Bangladesh, facing the brunt of climate change.

UBC WindFest returns for a special festival honouring the memory of our friend, UBC Adjunct Professor and oboist Beth Orson. Join us this year as we celebrate our annual festival, with masterclasses, workshops and performances by special guests and UBC Woodwind Faculty. Schedule to be confirmed the event will run 9am to 6pm. Featuring special guests […]

Save-the-date Jan. 27 (Sat) | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. PST | Virtual Conference Audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, residents and medical students. Overview: Hosted by the Victoria Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, this annual update showcases clinical experts covering a wide variety of gynecology topics for primary care physicians and allied health professionals. Up […]

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 […]

Join Vancouver Art Gallery and UBC's Vision Research Cluster in exploring multisensory art and inclusion through collaborative and tactile experiences, ensuring full accessibility for a diverse audience.

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 […]