Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]

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, […]

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 […]

Join Hillel to hear Rachel Mines, an expert on her family's Holocaust history, who will passionately recount her parents' survivor experiences, weaving in insights from her extensive research and teaching background. Gene Homel, renowned for his expertise in Lithuanian history, particularly during the Holocaust, will provide a comprehensive perspective on the region's historical landscape, engaging […]

Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]

In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]

Hear the unique life story of an Afro-Indigenous, 2 Spirit Entrepreneur. Her perspective of the world will change and inspire yours.

Binnie began as a civil engineering firm in 1969, but have grown into much more. Though Binnie remains experts at civic infrastructure, now have a wide range of disciplines, from offices in northern, central, and southern BC. Binnie are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. As an employee-owned firm and one of […]

Ryan Sun is a PhD candidate in the Department of History at UBC working with Prof. Leo Shin and Prof. Richard Menkis. His transnational project expands the geography of Jewish exile outside Europe and onto the British colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. He is particularly interested in Jewish refugees’ ship-bound experiences, especially how transiting […]

Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]

Rescheduled from Jan 17. J.S. Bach’s monumental Orgelbüchlein (BWV 599−644) is a collection of 46 Lutheran chorale preludes for organ, spanning the entire traditional liturgical year. As Bach composed these various chorale preludes mainly throughout his Weimar appointment from 1708-1717, the Orgelbüchlein is a showcase of his development as a composer through this early period […]

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 […]

The lululemon team will be coming to our UBC campus on January 31, 2024! Location: UBC Life Building + Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm There are limited spots available. Please RSVP for the events through the links below: lululemon Career Day: Recruitment Booths 11:00am - 3:00pm | UBC Life Building Concourse […]

Virtual Information Session Interviewing can be stressful to most job seekers, especially individuals that consider themselves an introvert! Join our team of seasoned recruiters for this interactive workshop to build your confidence and boost your overall interview skills. Attending Representatives: Angela Cheatley University Partnerships Lead Virtual Information Session Link: https://fdmgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ymUNkGgQSDqW602GGl5DKQ

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 […]

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)

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 […]

Virtual Information Session myUniMate is an early-stage pioneering student engagement platform designed to redefine the college journey. We believe that the student should be at the core of every experience. myUniMate is challenging the limits of generative AI and machine learning, for students to maximize their academic, social and career aspects of their university adventure! […]

Virtual Information Session myUniMate is an early-stage pioneering student engagement platform designed to redefine the college journey. We believe that the student should be at the core of every experience. myUniMate is challenging the limits of generative AI and machine learning, for students to maximize their academic, social and career aspects of their university adventure! […]

In partnership between Hillel, the Brothers of The AEPi Chapter of Vancouver, and Chabad UBC, join us for The Reading of The Names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust. We will be meeting at Hillel at 5:00pm and walking over to the fountain at the main mall, the reading of the names will […]

UBC’s graduate choral conducting students lead the UBC Chamber Choir in performance.

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 […]

UBC Theatre and Film presents TomorrowLove, a captivating blend of heart and humour exploring futuristic love directed by Camyar Chaichian and Ming Hudson, featuring the talents of UBC student actors and designers.  TomorrowLove takes place in a near-future world where technological evolution and human connection collide. An office-worker catfishes a colleague with a new dating […]

Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]

This presentation will explore the British Columbia Cultural Safety and Humility Standard, the importance of organizational self-assessment and reflection, and FNHA’s unique approach to their evaluation. Measuring cultural safety and humility is a challenge and one that requires innovation, flexibility, and a grass roots approach and we aim to share our approach to support others […]

What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum cohort will start in November 2023. In order to apply: You need to be a Postdoc and a CIRTL Associate (have completed a Postdoc ISW, the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, or Foundations of Pedagogy). Participants need to identify a mentor in their discipline who will […]

If you have opened RStudio before, know what packages are, and know how to read files into R but not much beyond that, this workshop is for you! If your expertise is not at this level yet, please register for Beginner R Part 1 first (January 18, 2-3pm). The workshop is one hour, followed by […]

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 November 8. What is the Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Graduate Teaching Practicum cohort will start in November 2023. In order to apply: […]

This evidence-based workshop introduces researchers to the typical structure of an annotated bibliography, while accounting for variations in purpose. Typically, the annotations aim to synthesize multiple studies, thereby enabling researchers to develop a discussion of the current field, and, if relevant, identify a potential knowledge contribution. Research shows that annotated bibliographies across disciplines typically consist […]

Join us virtually on February 1 at 11 am on a journey into the world of green laboratories as we showcase ingenious projects that are reshaping the scientific landscape. These teams are turning small grants from UBC Green Labs into big sustainability wins for their labs. Delve into energy conservation, waste management, and resource optimization […]

 Kick off the new year by igniting your public speaking abilities, which will help with your career and personal growth. If you're looking to polish your communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next virtual  Toastmasters meetings on Thurs, Feb. 1 & Feb. 15.

The UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, in partnership with the Faculty of Land and Foods Systems, is pleased to present an online talk and Q&A with ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph (Squamish First Nation), on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 12:30pm to 2pm (via Zoom). Join us for this exciting and informative event as part of the Equity, […]

This workshop offers an introduction to georeferencing historical maps with QGIS. Georeferencing is the process of taking a digital image or map and connecting it to a real world geographic coordinate system, allowing you to overlay historical and current maps, and to analyze relationships between them using GIS tools. We will begin by exploring Koerner […]

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible to all learners? Or do you have specific questions about formatting your Open Educational Resources (OER) to be accessible for everyone? Join us at the Accessibility Studio, where you can drop in for a one-on-one chat with our specialists. Gain valuable insights into designing accessible course materials or creating and adapting […]

Marie (Mariette) Rozen Doduck was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1935. She immigrated to Canada in 1947 as a war orphan with three of her siblings and settled in Vancouver. She is actively involved in Holocaust education and is a cofounder of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Dr. Lauren Faulkner Rossi has taught modern German […]

HUB International will be hosting an event to showcase the diverse range of careers available in the insurance industry. The event will include a company overview, a panel-style fireside chat, an introduction to our Early Talent program, and a Q&A session. Hub International is a leading insurance and risk management company that operates in the […]

UBC Theatre and Film presents TomorrowLove, a captivating blend of heart and humour exploring futuristic love directed by Camyar Chaichian and Ming Hudson, featuring the talents of UBC student actors and designers.  TomorrowLove takes place in a near-future world where technological evolution and human connection collide. An office-worker catfishes a colleague with a new dating […]

Long before Disney’s Cinderella, there was Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on Charles Perrault’s 1698 version of the classic fairy tale, Cendrillon finds our titular hero, whose real name is Lucette, aching to go to the ball. With the help of some magic, she is whisked away on a carriage and transformed into an unknown beauty. Will true love prevail before […]

Visit Hillel BC from January 29 - February 2, 2024 to visit the Yad Vashem Exhibit, Shoa: How Was It Humanly Possible? The exhibition deals with major historical aspects of the Holocaust, beginning with Jewish life in pre-Holocaust Europe and ending with the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camps across the continent and the […]

Ahmed Khan, PhD, African Development Bank Group | Abidjan| Cote d’Ivoire| West Africa Abstract Speaker: Ahmed Khan, PhD, African Development Bank Group Fishing and fisheries related topics have been under the radar for many decades, stemming from sustainability related questions and governance reforms. Research and policy questions around fishing for whom (beneficiaries), how (fishing methods […]

Join the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on “Enduring Work: Experiences with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program”.

Do you speak French and want to meet/hang out with other french-speaking folks at UBC? Come celebrate the new year with the Centre de la Francophonie de UBC ! Join us on February 2 at 4 p.m. at the auditorium of the Asian Center at UBC. We'll have live music, wine and hors-d'oeuvres. The best […]

Join us for a Shabbat Dinner, where we will pay tribute to the resilience and strength of Holocaust Survivors. This event promises to be a heartfelt gathering where cherished guests, survivors of an indelible chapter in history, will be honored. we’re creating an atmosphere of love, appreciation, and solidarity as we honor these remarkable individuals […]

Join us for an exciting evening of volleyball action as the UBC Thunderbirds Men's and Women's teams take on Trinity Western University in an epic match-up, while dedicating the evening to celebrating pride! Pride Night is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusive environment at UBC and to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ pride. For this annual event we […]

The John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies is an annual public lecture launched in 2012 in Professor Emeritus John Howes' honour. Each year, we invite prominent scholars from around the world to speak to the university community and alumni on topics in Japanese Studies with a focus on humanities. This year's lecture features guest speaker […]

The short films selection “Away From Home” features three award winning short films, all produced in Hong Kong between 2022 and 2023. The three short films are Sze-wai HO’s “Before the Box Gets Emptied”, Chi-him YUEN’s “The Reticent Wave”, and Chi-yan SIU’s “About Simon Says, Simon Says”, all sharing the theme of diaspora and exploring the city’s […]

Long before Disney’s Cinderella, there was Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on Charles Perrault’s 1698 version of the classic fairy tale, Cendrillon finds our titular hero, whose real name is Lucette, aching to go to the ball. With the help of some magic, she is whisked away on a carriage and transformed into an unknown beauty. Will true love prevail before […]

UBC Theatre and Film presents TomorrowLove, a captivating blend of heart and humour exploring futuristic love directed by Camyar Chaichian and Ming Hudson, featuring the talents of UBC student actors and designers.  TomorrowLove takes place in a near-future world where technological evolution and human connection collide. An office-worker catfishes a colleague with a new dating […]

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 […]

Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden's Lunar New Year market celebrating the year of the dragon! We've expanded our market to feature over 30 local makers, artists, crafters and food trucks. UBC Botanical Garden will also offer fresh flowers, dried floral arrangements and potted plants for sale. We welcome back UBC Kung Fu Club to show us their exciting lion […]

Long before Disney’s Cinderella, there was Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on Charles Perrault’s 1698 version of the classic fairy tale, Cendrillon finds our titular hero, whose real name is Lucette, aching to go to the ball. With the help of some magic, she is whisked away on a carriage and transformed into an unknown beauty. Will true love prevail before […]

UBC Theatre and Film presents TomorrowLove, a captivating blend of heart and humour exploring futuristic love directed by Camyar Chaichian and Ming Hudson, featuring the talents of UBC student actors and designers.  TomorrowLove takes place in a near-future world where technological evolution and human connection collide. An office-worker catfishes a colleague with a new dating […]

Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden's Lunar New Year market celebrating the year of the dragon! We've expanded our market to feature over 30 local makers, artists, crafters and food trucks. UBC Botanical Garden will also offer fresh flowers, dried floral arrangements and potted plants for sale. We welcome back UBC Kung Fu Club to show us their exciting lion […]

Long before Disney’s Cinderella, there was Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on Charles Perrault’s 1698 version of the classic fairy tale, Cendrillon finds our titular hero, whose real name is Lucette, aching to go to the ball. With the help of some magic, she is whisked away on a carriage and transformed into an unknown beauty. Will true love prevail before […]