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Walk for Joy
Walk for Joy (formerly Walkabout) is a 9 week walking, rolling and physical activity challenge designed to get people moving and reduce sedentary time. This challenge is open to all UBC students, staff, faculty, and community members. A large emphasis is placed on being social while completing physical activity, so find a friend to get […]
Free
Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter?
Please note that registering on this page constitutes enrolment for the Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why does it Matter Asynchronous Course. This week-long asynchronous course will go live on February 26, 2024 at 9:00 am. Register to pre-enrol. Enrol Now This lightly facilitated asynchronous course is for anyone who teaches at UBC and who is […]
UBC CPD: 14th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit
Registration now open Feb. 29–March 3, 2024 (Thu–Sun) | In-person Conference | Whistler, BC Audience: anesthesiologists, anesthetists, FPA/GPAs, anesthesia assistants (AAs), residents and medical students. Overview: Join us at one of the top anesthesia conferences in Canada, featuring some of the field’s premier experts delivering the latest science, best practices and newest innovations in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. […]
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UBC CPD: 59th Annual Family Practice Review
Registration now open Feb. 29–March 2 (Thu–Sat) | 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. PST | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown | Hybrid Conference Audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents and medical students. Overview: This comprehensive review course offers an update of knowledge central to family medicine practice in rural and urban settings. Committed to addressing everyday practical […]
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Monday, February 26, 2024
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February 26, 2024 -Black History Month event: UBC Black Caucus Open House
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February 26, 2024 -Black History Month event: Afrocentric Lunch and Networking activities
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February 26, 2024 -Ask Me Anything: LinkedIn
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February 26, 2024 -Using Mendeley for Citation Management
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February 26, 2024 -Open UBC Working Group
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February 26, 2024 -OEH Alumni Engagement and Recognition Event
Black History Month event: UBC Black Caucus Open House
Open House: Visit us on Zoom if you have questions or comments about Black Caucus Open to everyone RSVP
FREE
Black History Month event: Afrocentric Lunch and Networking activities
Afrocentric Lunch and Networking activities with prizes to grab: Place: Black Student Space Open to: Black Students, Staff, Community and Faculty members at UBC RSVP
FREE
Ask Me Anything: LinkedIn
Curious about using LinkedIn's tools or making sure your profile represents you well? Pop by this open Q&A with your questions about the social media of the professional world. We recommend attending our LinkedIn Workshop ahead of time, but it's not required.
Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool. Attendees will learn to add, edit, and organize references; create bibliographies; manage PDF and use the Mendeley Papers […]
Free
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 […]
OEH Alumni Engagement and Recognition Event
The UBC School of Population and Public Health is delighted to invite you to our upcoming MSc OEH Alumni Engagement and Recognition event. This gathering will be a great opportunity to connect with MSc OEH alumni, students, and faculty. This event will feature an update from the program, an alumni panel discussion, networking and more. […]
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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February 27, 2024 -Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
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February 27, 2024 -Introduction to SoTL – February 27, 2024
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February 27, 2024 -Alone in a Burning World: (Re) Centering Collective Health for Climate Justice
Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering
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 […]
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Introduction to SoTL – February 27, 2024
Online The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) uses systematic and methodological inquiry into teaching and learning (behaviours/practices, attitudes, and values) with the goal of improving teaching and learning by making findings public (Hutchings, & Shulman, 1999; Potter & Kustra, 2011). During this session, we will: Break down the definition of SoTL Explain how to […]
Alone in a Burning World: (Re) Centering Collective Health for Climate Justice
Discussion and dialogue featuring: Namaste Marsden, Masemtxoxw, BA, LLB, from the Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan). Harlan Pruden (nēhiyo/First Nations Cree), works with and for the Two Spirit community locally, nationally and internationally. Seraphine Munroe, Reconciliation Technical Representative at Nak'azdli Whuten and Indigenous Archaeological field Director from the Dakelh territory. Dr. Cash Ahenakew, member of […]
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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February 28, 2024 -DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
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February 28, 2024 -Foundations of Pedagogy: February – April 2024
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February 28, 2024 -Wellness Drop-in
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February 28, 2024 -Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care
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February 28, 2024 -Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC Healthcare
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February 28, 2024 -Data Science and Health (DASH) Cluster AI Meets Ethics #4
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February 28, 2024 -Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
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Featured February 28, 2024 -Featured Generative AI Studios
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February 28, 2024 -How To Prepare for a Career Fair
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February 28, 2024 -UBC CPD: Sports Medicine Virtual Series for Primary Care 2024
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 […]
Foundations of Pedagogy: February – April 2024
Online Click “Register Now” to apply. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by January 24, 2024. Application closes on January 12, 2024. At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]
Wellness Drop-in
A time for Indigenous students, staff and faculty to take a wellness break by connecting with a Resolution Health Support Worker from the Indian Residential School Survivors Society and enjoying some refreshments.
Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care
About the talk While the extant literature has established the barriers to accessing care that transgender and gender diverse communities face, less attention has been paid to where gender-affirming care is provided and how geographically accessible it is. This talk focuses on a case study modeling access to gender-affirming hormone therapy in Texas, and looks […]
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Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC Healthcare
Join Vancouver Coastal Health and Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Respectful Environment, Diversity, and Inclusion on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST) for “Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC Healthcare” to learn about and celebrate the important contributions made by Black professionals in BC healthcare. During this session, the panelists will […]
Data Science and Health (DASH) Cluster AI Meets Ethics #4
In this fourth session featuring Dr. Julie Robillard, we will explore the impact of social robot use in the context of brain health and illness, and discuss key ethical implications surrounding their use. Dr. Julie Robillard is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of British Columbia and Scientist in Patient Experience at BC […]
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Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
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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 […]
How To Prepare for a Career Fair
Make the most of each conversation with employers by learning how to introduce yourself, ask good questions, and research employers before attending the next UBC Spring Career Fair on March 6th, 2024.
UBC CPD: Sports Medicine Virtual Series for Primary Care 2024
Save-the-date Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays) | 5–6:30 p.m. PST | Virtual Conference Series Audience: family physicians, physiotherapists, residents and medical students. Overview: Experience cutting-edge sport and exercise medicine education and research. Our expert panels will bring together a variety of health professionals and community stakeholders to deliver an innovative platform for education, interactive discussions and a […]
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Featured February 29, 2024 -Featured Dismantling Colonial Structures in Public Health: The Journeys of two First Nations Women – Jorden Hendry & Erym Braley
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February 29, 2024 -Contract Faculty CoP: Teaching Community Engagement Using the Social Impact Lab Toolkit
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February 29, 2024 -UBC Staff Toastmaster’s Club
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February 29, 2024 -Interview Preparation Strategies
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February 29, 2024 -Accessibility Studio
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February 29, 2024 -Introduction to the tidyverse R package
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February 29, 2024 -[IN-PERSON] Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC | From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
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February 29, 2024 -John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture 2024 – Dr. Kyle Whyte: Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent
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February 29, 2024 -Café Scientifique: A Unique Exploration of Indigenous Health and the Gut Microbiota
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Dismantling Colonial Structures in Public Health: The Journeys of two First Nations Women – Jorden Hendry & Erym Braley
In this webinar, Eryn and Jorden, two First Nations women and early career health leaders, discuss their journeys throughout higher education in public health – moving from merely surviving within a western institution to thriving with the cultivation of strong, Indigenous networks. They will then discuss the realizations that led to their careers dismantling Indigenous-specific […]
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Contract Faculty CoP: Teaching Community Engagement Using the Social Impact Lab Toolkit
Multi-access This CoP session will describe how the Social Impacts Lab Toolkit developed by the Centre for Community Engaged Learning was applied to a 4th year engineering design course to support student engagement with their community-based project partners. The session will include examples of lessons and assignments developed using the toolkit, as well as an […]
UBC Staff Toastmaster’s Club
Looking to level up your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you're looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our next Toastmasters meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. We also gather […]
Interview Preparation Strategies
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance. Zoom link will be sent to participants that RSVP closer to the day of the event.
Accessibility Studio
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 […]
Introduction to the tidyverse R package
This workshop presents some of the major packages in the tidyverse package in R. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Know what tidyverse is. Understand the uses of data manipulation packages. Have an idea of where to start looking for answers when manipulating your data. The workshop is one hour, […]
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[IN-PERSON] Alumni Office Hours with Dr. Shannon Russell – Senior Scientist @ BCCDC | From Petri Dish to Public Health Response: The Career Path of a Scientist Turned Public Health Microbiologist
The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alum, Dr. Shannon Russell. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Shannon's Office Hour and email it to: connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions during […]
John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture 2024 – Dr. Kyle Whyte: Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent
Hosted by the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies at the First Nations Longhouse on UBC Campus, the 5th John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture will feature speaker Dr. Kyle Whyte sharing on "Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent." Doors open at 5:30PM with Dr. Whyte speaking from 6PM - 7PM with a […]
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Café Scientifique: A Unique Exploration of Indigenous Health and the Gut Microbiota
We're excited to invite you to a free special event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. Join us for an evening at Café Scientifique at Musqueam Cultural Centre on February 29th, 2024, where we delve into the critical topic of the gut microbiota and its impact on Indigenous health. […]
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Friday, March 1, 2024
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March 1, 2024 -Anti-Inequity and the Blue Economy
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March 1, 2024 -JEDDI Seminar: Consumer & Societal Wellbeing
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March 1, 2024 -Meet Eden Robinson
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March 1, 2024 -UBC South Asia Colloquium: Mrinalini Sinha
Anti-Inequity and the Blue Economy
Speaker: Dr. Andres Cisneros Montemayor, Assistant Professor, SFU The "Blue Economy" is the most widely used term throughout ocean policy and development, but what does it actually mean? (Spoiler: whatever you need it to.) In this talk, I'll go through some of the history and current narratives about the Blue Economy, especially as it relates […]
JEDDI Seminar: Consumer & Societal Wellbeing
Join the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on “Improving Marketplace Inclusion: Understanding the Experiences of Underrepresented Minority Consumers in Financial Services” by Maura Scott, Dr. Persis E. and Dr. Charles E. Rockwood Eminent Scholar in Marketing at Florida State University. Seminar abstract: Underrepresented […]
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Meet Eden Robinson
Eden is an award-winning Indigenous writer and storyteller from Kitamat, BC. She will be giving a reading from Son of a Trickster and talking about being an Indigenous author. All members of the UBC community are welcome. WHERE: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, First Nations Longhouse TIME: 1:30 to 3 pm UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is […]
UBC South Asia Colloquium: Mrinalini Sinha
The UBC South Asia Research Colloquium offers a forum for specialists in South Asia to share their research in front of an interdisciplinary audience. This seminar features speaker Dr. Mrinalini Sinha (University of Michigan). "Complete Political Independence: The Curious Genealogy of a Nationalist Indian Demand" The Indian National Congress, the mainstream old anti-colonial political institution […]
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Saturday, March 2, 2024
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March 2, 2024 -Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
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March 2, 2024 -Healthcare Job Fair
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 2, 9 & 10, 2024 (Preliminary Application)
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 […]
Healthcare Job Fair
Connecting Registered Healthcare Professionals with Employers Worldwide The Healthcare Job Fair is uniting registered professionals from across the spectrum of healthcare with some of the world’s premier healthcare organisations. As the world’s largest recruitment event series of its kind, it can help open the doors to the next chapter of your healthcare career—or help your […]
Sunday, March 3, 2024
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