The “genomic diversity problem” in the field of medical genetics and precision health research reflects an enduring colonial logic tied to liberal identity/difference politics, which prioritize inclusion and representation over substantive engagement with Indigenous sovereignties on their own terms. This paper critiques diversity initiatives in genomics, arguing that they perpetuate colonial structures by framing Indigeneity […]

Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.

Every healthcare professional has a role in supporting abortion care, even if they don’t directly prescribe or perform terminations. From initial assessments to specialty care, each interaction can shape a patient’s experience and comfort with their options. UBC CPD invites all primary care providers to join a free accredited webinar that explores how you can […]

Start your journey to graduate studies at UBC with confidence! Join us for an informative session where we will demystify the intricacies of the application process and equip you with the tools to enhance your application. This session will cover: Overview of the application process Online application - what to expect Understanding admissions requirements Crafting […]

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.

Nadia Khan, MD, MSC Scientist, Advancing Health Professor and Head, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Associate Member, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Physician burnout, an occupational syndrome that includes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a sense of low personal accomplishment, has become prevalent globally since the pandemic. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Coffee Chats (or “informational interviews”) are a great way to build your network and learn about your industry of interest. Join us for this workshop to learn who to ask, how to prepare, and what comes next.

Join us for the next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on Thyroid Cancer: What Family Physicians Need to Know When Caring for Their Patients with Dr. Shivraj Riar.

The Anthropology Department is happy to host this ongoing opportunity for BIPOC students in Anthropology and other units to make connections and get to know one another. Light refreshments will be provided. The BIPOC coffee hour will be a recurring event, happening the 3rd Thursday each month beginning September 2024. RSVPs required for catering purposes. […]

Inspired by the Designing Your Life framework, this workshop empowers graduate students to approach career planning as a creative, iterative process. Through engaging activities and practical tools, attendees will explore how to reframe career challenges as opportunities for growth and discovery, prototype multiple career pathways to uncover possibilities that align with their interests, skills, and […]

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join our UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your communications and public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next Toastmasters meeting. We gather every other Thursday from 12:05 to 12:50 pm via Zoom and in-person. Sign up […]

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join our UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your communications and public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, come to our next Toastmasters meeting. We gather every other Thursday from 12:05 to 12:50 pm via Zoom and in-person. Sign up […]

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 […]

The growth of social media and networked technologies has allowed for new and interactive ways for scholars to circulate their research, expand their scholarly networks, and track their research impact. Understanding how your academic identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are tracked and showcased […]

Join us for our new hybrid half-day conference, Adult Diabetes Update for Primary Care taking place Friday, February 21, leading into the 10th Annual BC Pediatric Diabetes Day starting at 1 PM. Please check our website for more information.

Audience: Learners with some experience in counselling and/or other clinical practice, who are interested in expanding their skills in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Description: Participants in this training will learn the Experiential Unity Model, which offers an effective integrative treatment model for addressing the impact of trauma in counselling therapy, and that […]