2024 marks the 74rd year that the University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

The formative peer review of teaching is a process designed to provide feedback to instructors* about their teaching. It is an opportunity to engage in collegial conversations about teaching and student learning and to foster inclusive practices. The peer review of teaching process introduced in this workshop is intended primarily as a form of formative […]

This workshop will introduce the Unix shell, a powerful way to communicate with your computer more directly through a command line interface. There are many ways to interact with a computer. Most of the time we click on things and select options with a cursor through a graphical user interface (GUI). A command line is […]

Dr. Leo Baskatawang will discuss why the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 is codifying its own education law, how an Anishinaabe education system might differ from Canada’s public education system, and what Canadian governments must do to recognize and affirm localized Indigenous laws in the spirit of reconciliation.

Learn how to effectively design case studies and scenarios using Generative AI. This online session offers best practices and provides the opportunity to create and refine your own materials with guided support and peer feedback. Facilitators: Lucas Wright, Senior Educational Consultant, Learning Technology, CTLT Judy Chan, Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison (Land and Food Systems) Please […]

Join us for an interactive design studio exploring new tools for enhancing student learning with Generative AI. This hands-on session will include an introduction to the latest AI tools, a show-and-tell of real-world applications, and opportunities to brainstorm how these tools can support student study plans and time management. In small groups, participants will experiment […]

Overview Please join us for the launch, celebration and honoring of Wingspan’s film, Wings Rising: Disability Justice, Art and Education, Directed by Thomas Buchan and Produced by Leslie G. Roman Wingspan at UBC. Background photo credit: Daniel Biber “No solitary wing can rise. It may flap its rage and pain, but all that rises is […]

This event explores migration research through a decolonial lens and aims to build mutually beneficial connections between CMS migration researchers and BC’s Settlement sector.

Bohdan Nosyk, PhD, MA Scientist, Advancing Health Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Adjunct Professor, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, Simon Fraser University November 13, 2024 12:00–1:00 PM Room 1500 at St. Paul's Hospital, or Online Previous comparative effectiveness studies between buprenorphine and methadone provided limited evidence on differences in treatment effects across […]

In-person Are you interested in learning about partnerships between undergraduate students, faculty, and staff to enhance teaching and learning? Join us for the second Students as Partners Forum, where you’ll engage with the theory and practice of partnership at UBC Vancouver, through hearing about projects funded by UBC’s former Students as Partners in Course Design Grant and through discussion […]

Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. Students will have different abilities to demonstrate their learning. This requires educators to revise assessment practices that allow for this range of diversity; not one size fits all. In this hands-on workshop, participants […]

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 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 […]

Date & time: Thursday, November 14th from 4:30-6:00pm (PST) via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65642581539?pwd=EpjcaUyESNHgIfJZ1drLynmyk5nzaK.1 We invite you to join Amrita Aggarwal, Lucia Lorenzi and Adrian Cheng as they discuss their unique journeys that lead them to pursue careers alternative to their degree/academia! Each speaker will provide insight into the challenges and opportunities they encountered while highlighting how their academic experiences […]

Evaluating and researching teaching and learning is an important endeavour. Choosing the right approach and tools is key to obtaining the evidence needed to assess the outcomes of a project and the impact of our teaching practices. While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that elicit useful […]

Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters.

Join UBC Sauder’s Centre for Climate and Business Solutions for the Working in Climate - Natural Resources part of the "Workingin Climate" series, where we explore the evolving landscape of sustainability within the natural resources sector. Hear from industry leaders like Jill Robinson, Venture Development and Sustainability at Kite Company Creator (Venture studio dedicated to building companies that drive innovation in the natural resources sector) Ana Patiño, Sustainability Reporting Specialist at Lundin Mining Corporation Sarah Caven, […]

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file naming. Join us to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to your work. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)

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 […]

This workshop will focus on tools (mostly in base R) to perform customized operations in R including looping, nested looping and conditional statements. This workshop is intended to expand the capabilities of R users with moderate experience of the language/software. The workshop will be one hour long, followed by an optional 30-minute practice period to reinforce what […]

Online This info session will discuss the two Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund streams for the 2024-2025 funding cycle. The ISI Fund is open to UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. One stream is for faculty and staff led projects and the other is for student led projects.  To find out more […]

Join the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) Learning Centre on November 14th from 2-3pm for an informative session featuring Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Senior Manager, EDI & Indigeneity and the LFS Equity Lead, and Alberta Rugoiyo, Equity and Inclusion Strategist from UBC’s Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO). They will share how LFS is working with […]

Welcome to Your Future in Forestry: UBC’s Faculty of Forestry Undergraduate Information Session Are you passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the great outdoors? Do you dream of a career that combines your love for nature with cutting-edge science and innovation? Join us for an exclusive online information session where we’ll introduce you to the […]

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 […]

Join the First Nations House of Learning for a unique educational experience on the subject of confronting Indian residential school denialism, with panelists Dr. Sean Carleton, Associate Professor of History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, Michelle Good, author of Five Little Indians, and Dr. Andrew Martindale, Professor at the UBC Department of […]

The Hands-On Ultrasound Education (HOUSE) Program gives rural physicians the training and confidence to integrate point-of-care ultrasound into their practice. The ultrasound modules covered in this course are targeted towards rural practitioners in the acute care setting and covers elements such as shock, trauma, and lung/cardiac ultrasound.

Speaker: Dr. Rocío Joo, Senior data scientist on the research and innovation team, Global Fishing Watch Forced labor and other human rights abuses in the fishing industry are a widespread and entrenched issue, affecting crews across regions, fleets, and Flag States. These abuses include deceptive recruitment practices, withholding of pay, debt bondage, excessive overtime, and […]

Highlight your strengths and achievements for each application you are preparing and learn how to get past the 6-second read that most employers use. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.

Presented by the Centre for Cinema Studies and Cinema Thinks the World, the Critical Thinkers Series features research talks by notable and emerging scholars in Cinema and Media Studies. Next up for Fall 2024 is a talk by PhD candidate Angela Morrison, “The Melodramatic Pop Diva: Mariah Carey, Music Video, and Vocal Ornamentation". This event is […]

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session about the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) degree and how it can empower you to move ahead professionally and make a difference in your industry.  This online presentation and question-and-answer session is for engineers, architects, planners and technical […]

How can you use law to fight for nature’s rights and transform humanity’s relationships with other beings and the planet? Find out by participating in this 2-day, innovative, interactive, intensive, online learning experience as courageous “Warrior Lawyers,” Indigenous legal knowledge holders and other inspiring leaders share their stories of advancing “Green Rights” through (or sometimes despite) law. You will learn […]

We hope you are able to join us for our first hybrid conference in November! We have lined up some world-class speakers for this year's meeting, so don't miss out! The BC Psychiatric Association is the professional association for psychiatrists in British Columbia. We advocate for our patients and our profession by working with allied organizations to reduce stigma and […]

We are back in person on Nov 16, 2024 at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC for the Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC).  Discover the contraceptive landscape and unmet needs for contraception as well the benefits and risks of contraceptive options in Canada. Participants will be able to: Describe […]

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, […]

Join us for the 2025 Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program information session! Learn about the IHALP certificate program that is designed to support Indigenous organizations and communities to build strength-based, holistic programming that promotes health and well being. Learn about Indigenous communities and their own measures for success and unique cultural and geographical needs. […]

Join the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on November 16 for a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary “Capturing Grace,” which follows individuals with Parkinson’s as they prepare to stage a first-ever dance performance. Through determination, adversity, and contending with doubt, the film highlights the transformative power of art and the strength of the […]

How can you use law to fight for nature’s rights and transform humanity’s relationships with other beings and the planet? Find out by participating in this 2-day, innovative, interactive, intensive, online learning experience as courageous “Warrior Lawyers,” Indigenous legal knowledge holders and other inspiring leaders share their stories of advancing “Green Rights” through (or sometimes despite) law. You will learn […]