Climate Conversation Series by the Climate Solutions Research Collective. Geography Room 229 Join us at this informal Climate Conversation, hosted by Professor Stepan Wood and the Climate Solutions Research Collective, where we will begin with a primer on youth-led climate litigation and an overview of the Mathur Appeal.  Following this will be an open discussion […]

Experts have long observed that hyper-local decision-making means more exclusive, less equitable decisions. When only a small geographic area is considered, narrow interests are more likely to be overrepresented. One manifestation of this phenomenon is ‘NIMBYism’ — or the pernicious problem of ‘not in my backyard’ thinking — where neighbourhood residents may oppose supportive or […]

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 […]

Topic: Guest Speaker Series: Chat with Noah Senecal-Junkeer Time: Nov 25, 2024 (Monday) 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM PST Vancouver Where: This is a virtual event. Zoom Link https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68988048118?pwd=E7ecIn3DScrNTqwhk4JZ9obZCZzp9v.1 We invite you to join Noah Senecal-Junkeer for a conversation surrounding his academic and entrepreneurial journey with a disability! Noah is proudly the co-founder of Easy […]

Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. A key aspect of inclusive teaching is supporting student’s sense of belonging within a program of study and within a discipline. Your course syllabus is a representation of all of the thought and […]

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 […]

The Centre for Workplace Accessibility is thrilled to host a panel discussion on invisible disability in the workplace in recognition of the UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities (observed on December 3rd) and in collaboration with THRIVE month. Four UBC employee panelists with lived experience (Logan J. Smilges, Rochelle Mazar, Kathryn Douglas-Campbell and Electra […]

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 […]

In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Melody Charlie, a Nuu-Chah-Nulth photographer and guest curator of the Matriarchs Seen and Unseen exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery. In this discussion, you will hear from an unapologetic photographer and First Nations health advocate as she shares her thoughts on the processes […]

Everyone is welcome to come along to a free screening of Les Filles du Roi, the acclaimed musical written and directed by Corey Payette. The screening takes place on Tuesday, November 26, in the Royal Bank Cinema in the Chan Centre. Doors open at 1.30pm, with the film starting at 1.45pm. The screening will be followed […]

Truth and Imagination: A Green College Leading Scholars Series Chase Joynt, filmmaker; Gender Studies, University of Victoria Coach House, Green College, UBC Tuesday, November 26 4:30-6 pm: film screening; 6-7 pm: discussion with Q&A (livestreamed) Registration required for this event. To register, please see the event page. Join filmmaker and writer Chase Joynt, in conversation […]

Deloitte will be hosting an event focused on providing students with information about the firm, consulting, and the work that consultants do on a daily basis. While Deloitte is not actively hiring throughout the Fall 2024 season, we wish to remain connected with students on campus.

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 […]

Abstracts play a vital role in the communication of research. Studies show that abstracts are the most frequently read part of a research article: abstracts help researchers determine whether or not to read the entire study. But how do writers communicate the relevance and legitimacy of their research to members of the discipline, and beyond? […]

Join the CMS Mobilities Research Group and UBC Asian Studies for “Why Do Chinese Women Seek Western Men? The Case of China’s Email-Order Brides” with Dr. Monica Liu. Join our invited speaker or a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, November 27, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in ANSO 119. Dr. Liu, author of Seeking Western Men: Email-Order Brides […]

UBC Jazz Ensemble Director Benjamin Henriques leads the UBC Jazz Ensemble through a fabulous program of big band classics to contemporary jazz pieces.

Are you ready to elevate your job search and unlock the power of LinkedIn to land your dream job? Join Mher Mardoyan for an interactive LinkedIn Profile Workshop where he'll walk you through the key steps to building a standout LinkedIn profile that attracts employers and sets you apart in a competitive job market. He'll cover: ✅ How to […]

Amanda Slaunwhite, PHD Scientist, Advancing Health Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Beth Snow, PHD, MBA, CE Program Head – Evaluation, Advancing Health Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population & Public Health, UBC Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Vice President, Canadian Evaluation Society Jenyo Banjo, MPH Program Manager […]

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 […]

French Scientist in Residence at Green College Benjamin Matthews, Zoology; Roenick P. Olmo, Centre national de la recherche scientifique and French Scientist in Residence at Green College; and Selena Sagan, Microbiology and Immunology Coach House, Green College, UBC and livestreamed Wednesday, November 27, 5-6:30 pm Unlike applied research, fundamental research often yields findings that may […]

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 […]

Ready to level up your career? Join Huan Ho, VP of Product and Engineering at Workday for a workshop that will provide you with the tools and techniques to supercharge your professional journey. You’ll learn: How to use your values to guide your decision-making Tips to showcase your skills, experiences, and personal brand Tips on […]

The Chamber Choir is a 24-voice mixed ensemble conducted by graduate students in choral conducting in consultation with Dr. Langager. This choir performs music from all periods, including motets, madrigals, and contemporary compositions.

Join PhD students Raey Costain and Cal Smith as they present their research on how visual methods such as comic drawing have a unique capacity to explore and document human stories in the past and present. In conversation with Dr. Charlotte Schallié, they will challenge some of the traditional terminology applied to art and aesthetics. […]

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 […]

Are you developing a proposal for an OER Fund Grant?  Register for an OER Fund proposal development consultation session to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as OER design, project scope, budget development, open copyright licenses (i.e. Creative Commons), accessibility, OER platforms, open pedagogy, media development, and more. CTLT staff […]

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 […]

Inclusive teaching creates “a learning environment where all students feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential” (CTLT, n.d.). How does one foster an inclusive learning environment? What are some strategies that promote more equitable learning for […]

This workshop will first give an introduction to web maps, including the differences between digital maps and web maps, their structure, and how they work. The second part of the workshop will be a short hands-on session where we will create our own web map showing UBC campus buildings – with clickable with popups – […]

The UBC Vision Health Volunteers teams is hosting a fun-filled info session on rare and common eye diseases! During this event, you will be able to learn about vision health, listen to guest speakers, play games, and win prizes! Come join us on November 28 at 5pm in Orchard Commons Room 4004.

UBC’s Vox and Oriana choirs (formerly Men’s and Women’s Choirs) present music featuring a dynamic variety of repertoire for treble and lower voice ensembles.

Speaker: Dr. Kieran Cox, Liber Ero and NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at Simon Fraser University The diversity of biotic and abiotic sounds that fill marine ecosystems has become polluted by anthropogenic noise in recent decades. Yet, there is still uncertainty surrounding how different acoustic stimuli influence non-mammalian taxa and how changing ocean conditions may exacerbate the […]

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 in Wesbrook for the first annual Wesbrook Village Holiday Market by Live at UBC featuring a variety of local artisan vendors! Discover unique, handcrafted goods perfect for gifting (or little treats for yourself), and enjoy some delicious bites and beverages from the surrounding eateries and cafés. The market will be open Saturdays and […]

Join us in Wesbrook for the first annual Wesbrook Village Holiday Market by Live at UBC featuring a variety of local artisan vendors! Discover unique, handcrafted goods perfect for gifting (or little treats for yourself), and enjoy some delicious bites and beverages from the surrounding eateries and cafés. The market will be open Saturdays and […]