The inaugural Transforming Health Symposium on November 4, 2024, presented by the UBC Academy of Translational Medicine (ATM), the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Precision Health Initiative, and Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH). This event will bring together a community of global thought leaders, clinicians, investigators, trainees and industry experts to examine the translational pathway highlighting areas of excellence locally […]

Monday, November 4, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Matthew Mitchell 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Matthew Mitchell (Department of Forest Resources Management in the Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Land and Food Systems), whose work focuses on the how to manage human-dominated landscapes, for […]

This event is dedicated to showcases the groundbreaking work of leading and emerging public scholars and innovators in the health equity space.

UBC English Language & Literatures is pleased to invite you to “It Didn’t Have to Be This Way,” a visiting speaker lecture featuring Dr. Ian Smith (University of Southern California). Join us virtually or in-person on Monday, November 4th at 3:00 pm PT for an enlightened conversation about Blackness and humanism on the early modern stage.  

Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero  and your citation management tracking […]

Join this panel of Indigenous experts on climate change and planetary health to discuss impacts on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples’ health and practical steps to support their well-being.

Join the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre for our new exhibition! This November, IRSHDC is proud to announce a new exhibit - Larry Loyie: Writing is Healing. Featuring a digital and physical collection of materials, this exhibit will introduce you to the life and work of Larry Loyie - a playwright, poet and […]

TikTok is coming to the University of British Columbia! We are excited to host an information session so you can learn more about how you can contribute to our innovative and fast growing organization! Our roles are currently live on our site and we encourage you to apply for our positions ASAP and come see us […]

Graduate school applications typically include a statement of intent or purpose, whereby prospective students describe their research background and expertise and begin to map out a research plan. But how do emerging scholars craft their identity in this high-stakes document? Research shows that the scholarly identity prospective students construct in these statements must demonstrate the […]

Many graduate students feel unsure how to describe their skills and competencies to non-academic employers. This workshop will address questions about: Highlighting accomplishments, transferable skills, and appeal to non-academic employers Strategies for looking for work and approaches to access the hidden job market. Informational interviews, and how they can help with the job search Finding […]

If you’re not sure what you’re going to do with your degree, you’re not alone. We’re not taught from an early age how to answer those big life questions like “What should I do with my life?”. The future can feel very foggy. This workshop will give you fresh ideas, tools and strategies to explore and reflect […]

Join us for an interactive virtual event about research being conducted by the UBC-led “Mend the Gap” team for spinal cord injury (SCI). Drs. John Madden, director of the research program, Wolf Tetzlaff, associate director and lead of the biology and medicine team, and Tanya Barretto, from the ethics and translation team will discuss new […]

JEIEI (Jeollanamdo Office of Education International Ed. Institute) is an education institute under a provincial office of education in South Korea, and we are looking to invite UBC students interested in careers in TESL (teaching English as a second language)! In this information session, our team will introduce our programs and the direct and prioritized […]

Discover life-changing opportunities with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), a highly prestigious, fully-funded master’s program supported by the European Union (EU). In this session, students will learn how to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM), the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, gain insights into preparing a strong application package, and explore the academic and […]

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 presentation […]

Join us to discuss the impact of recent policy changes on international students in Canada and how they intersect with colonial dynamics and the future of higher education. For decades, Canadian higher education turned to international student recruitment to make up for stagnant public funds. However, growing public concern that international students were competing for […]

It is sometimes tempting to think of teaching as a very nuts-and-bolts task, and often quite separate from lofty discussions of value, purpose, and philosophy, or that becoming a good teacher involves the development and mastery of skills and techniques, while thinking deeply about teaching, while interesting, has less impact on students, and so much […]

In this session, we will present some ways in which we can use A.I. tools effectively in our teaching, as well as some techniques that will offer deep learning methods that train students to focus on developing their individual critical thinking skills, rather than on learning how to use A.I. There will be time for […]

Join Grapes to Glass – a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series presented by the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Tour the UBC Wine Library – home to 4,000 unique bottles […]

Equitable and timely compensation can be an essential part of building strong collaborative relationships with community partners. Without it, trust and respect can be damaged, and partners may feel undervalued and unappreciated. Despite its significance, the complexity of financial systems at UBC can make processing these payments daunting, shaking the confidence of even experienced administrators […]

We’re excited to invite you to a dynamic two-hour virtual gathering focused on enhancing our collective efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion at UBC. This Fall gathering is designed to be a vibrant space for capacity building, connection, and shared learning, as we work together to advance meaningful EDI change. What to Expect: Inspiring Presentations: […]

At this opening event of this year's EDI Scholars-in-Residence program, we will explore opportunities and wise-practice models for EDI and university library departments, to engage Land-based decolonial community programming and professional development activities, which are aligned with the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan. Policies regarding decolonial EDI initiatives, and distinct implementation experiences of Indigenous strategic planning within […]

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 […]

Speaker: Ruth Lavergne, Dalhousie University The Evaluating Inequities in Refugee & Immigrant’s Health Access project aimed to understand the health experiences of immigrants and migrants (im/migrants) in BC. With community engagement as the backbone to the study, it combined interviews with im/migrant community members and linked health and immigrations data to explore access to health care […]

The Are You Future Ready® scenario planning challenge is here. WSP will be hosting a virtual collaborative digital game though which participants can explore how different strategies on resilience, decarbonization, and societal benefit can be bundled together to achieve the multi-faceted goals of our client organizations. The game puts concepts from WSP’s book, Future Ready: […]

Looking to improve 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 Toastmasters meetings held every other Thursday via Zoom from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. Interested? Please contact […]

Aimed at grad students and faculty researchers, this Data Bites workshop reviews the key components of a data management plan (DMP) and offers guidance on using the DMP Assistant, a bilingual tool for preparing data management plans in Canada. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)

To support prospective applicants who are seeking TLEF funding in the 2025 funding round, the CTLT will hold an online General Information Session on the TLEF on Thursday, September 26, from 1:00-3:00 pm on Zoom. In this session, you will learn about the TLEF criteria and application process, including tips on writing your proposal, developing your budget, and designing evaluation […]

Online 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 […]

* As this course is funded by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, we are currently prioritizing registration for rural health care professionals practicing in regulated clinical professions. Please note the registration dates below. Until October 17, 2024: registration is open for currently practicing health care professionals who serve rural BC. October 18 - November 7, […]

The Faculty of Forestry's Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) team invites you to an exclusive online info session to learn more about how this industry-aligned program offers an opportunity to elevate your career. Learn about course curriculum, program details and how to submit a strong application for our next cohort. MSFM is a 9-month […]

Speaker: Dr. Carol Meirelles Research Associate, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU) Dr. Meirelles will share insights from her 25-year commitment to manatee conservation biology, highlighting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale collaborative networks across South America. Her presentation will trace the evolution of hands-on local conservation efforts and multi-institutional projects that have shaped her approach to […]

Each day, we make choices that shape our realities and lives. In this session, we will examine and reframe myths related to your major and career. You will use design thinking principles – a set of tools and mindsets – to help you make intentional choices and progress towards your goals.

The second edition of Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) will channel the power of films, photography and dialogue to specifically discuss themes of Indigenous Contested Lands and Rights of Nature. We want to learn how film and photography can advance the truth, reconciliation, and decolonization process within the UBC and other communities. We promote these efforts […]

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, […]

This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. In-person Emphasizing the process of learning over the outcome, labour-based grading has been shown to reduce student stress, increase course clarity, promote risk-taking, and enhance student autonomy, fostering a more supportive learning environment. It also minimizes instructor bias and accounts for […]