Professional Development Event with Zahra Esmail
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverCanceled UBC Composers Concert – canceled
Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, VancouverAI in Education Seminar Series: Thinking About Generating Education
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverDecolonizing Evaluation Approaches in Teaching and Learning
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverCareer Paths in Conservation: Dr. Cole Burton’s Path to Mammal Ecology Research (Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry)
Beaty Biodiversity Centre 2212 Main Mall, VancouverAbstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver“The Life of a Writer” featuring UBC Library inaugural Writer-in-Residence Tsering Yangzom Lama
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverBlack Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building (CEME) 6250 Applied Science Lane, VancouverDisability Justice Book Club: Disabled and Proud Cohort
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverAsk Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, VancouverBuilding Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty & Clinical Faculty in the Faculty of Medicine
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre 2775 Laurel St, VancouverLunch & Learn: Common Verbs in Academic English
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverContract Faculty CoP: Teaching with Creative Assignments
Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description VancouverAlumni Office Hours with Leyla Salmi – Legal Counsel @ Aecon Group Inc.
Brock Hall 1874 East Mall, VancouverCritical Thinkers Series: Dr. Keren Zaiontz
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, VancouverRamadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Place Vanier Residence 1935 Lower Mall, VancouverRamadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Place Vanier Residence 1935 Lower Mall, VancouverRamadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Place Vanier Residence 1935 Lower Mall, VancouverRamadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Place Vanier Residence 1935 Lower Mall, VancouverWeek of Events
Walk for Joy
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 […]
UBC CPD: 15th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit
UBC CPD: 15th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit
Discover the latest advancements in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine with top experts in the field. Explore the outdoor wonders of Whistler, BC, with our unique conference schedule that balances education and adventure.
UBC CPD: 60th Annual Family Practice Review
UBC CPD: 60th Annual Family Practice Review
Join us as we celebrate our 60th year of the Family Practice Review Conference. This year, take advantage of our lower cost and flexible new format: a full virtual session on Thursday, with optional hands-on workshops, and hybrid sessions on Friday and Saturday. This conference offers an update of knowledge central to family medicine practice […]
47th Physics Olympics
47th Physics Olympics
This year's 47th Physics Olympics, hosted by the UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy, will showcase 81 BC high schools and over 1300 students in a 6-event competition where they will show off their physics expertise and experimental design skills. The UBC Physics Olympics is one of the largest and oldest high school physics competitions […]
Chart Your Path: Making Career Decisions in Uncertain Times
Chart Your Path: Making Career Decisions in Uncertain Times
Get practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and setting yourself up for success in the Canadian job market. Launch Your Career in Canada: A Week of Career Development for International Students Dates: February 24-28, 2025 Location: Virtual and In-Person Events International students, are you ready to take the next step in your career journey in Canada? […]
Professional Development Event with Zahra Esmail
Professional Development Event with Zahra Esmail
Join us for a conversation with Zahra Esmail as she shares her own journey in migration work, highlighting real-world applications, challenges, and career paths beyond academia. This event is organized as part of the CMS Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies. Bring your lunch and dive into the conversation! Zahra Esmail is the CEO of Vantage Point, a non-profit […]
Canceled UBC Composers Concert – canceled
Qualtrics Studio
Qualtrics Studio
UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. […]
Guest Speaker Series: Disability and Economic Inequality with Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch
Guest Speaker Series: Disability and Economic Inequality with Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch
Title: Disability and Economic Inequality with Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch Date: Monday, February 24th Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm Platform: Zoom - https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63757183043?pwd=UkYtmumJUivJr31IMUBRX35lCc359g.1 This talk explores how efforts to promote disability inclusion in the workplace, and in higher education often fail to address economic inequality. By drawing on personal experiences from working in both university and […]
Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace by joining this online workshop, developed specifically for Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff and learners. Led by equity advisor Dr. Jon Breen, each session includes interactive discussions with participants, interviews with researchers and people with disabilities, and an opportunity to identify and analyze the […]
SCARP Speaker Series with Dr. Tammara Soma
SCARP Speaker Series with Dr. Tammara Soma
UBC's School of Community and Regional Planning gathers keen minds in planning and several other fields, with insights from UBC, Vancouver, and beyond, to tackle the big challenges we face today and how our fields intersect to solve them. Our Speaker Series is a great reminder of how transdisciplinary the planning field is (at its […]
AI in Education Seminar Series: Thinking About Generating Education
AI in Education Seminar Series: Thinking About Generating Education
In-person Artificial Intelligence is imposing big changes on the world, and those changes are, necessarily, reflected in the landscape of education. Over the last two years, I’ve seen the teaching and learning community across this institution transition through many phases: fear, boredom, excitement, and in some cases, inspiration and optimism. This talk will explore the […]
Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience
Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience
Learn valuable job search tips and gain insights into the Canadian labour market specifically for international students. Launch Your Career in Canada: A Week of Career Development for International Students Dates: February 24-28, 2025 Location: Virtual and In-Person Events International students, are you ready to take the next step in your career journey in Canada? […]
Foundations of Pedagogy: February-April 2025
Foundations of Pedagogy: February-April 2025
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 20, 2025. Application closes on January 13, 2025. At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson […]
Decolonizing Evaluation Approaches in Teaching and Learning
Decolonizing Evaluation Approaches in Teaching and Learning
Join CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team members Paulina Semenec, Educational and Evaluation Consultant, and Samantha Nock, Educational Consultant, Campus and Classroom Climate, as they explore research and evaluation in teaching and learning contexts at UBC. In this 90 min. workshop, participants will be introduced to anti-colonial evaluation methods in order to better understand (and creatively work […]
Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Cole Burton’s Path to Mammal Ecology Research (Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry)
Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Cole Burton’s Path to Mammal Ecology Research (Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Cole Burton 3:30- 4:30 pm in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Cole Burton (Department of Forest Resources Management), whose work focuses on conservation science and human-wildlife coexistence. Learn about his journey and connect with this inspiring faculty member. Plus, […]
Light Up Lee Square
Light Up Lee Square
The team at UBC Inspired | Campus and Community Planning is excited to announce that we've rescheduled Light Up Lee Square in collaboration with Move UBC! Join us at Lee Square Plaza (6200 University Blvd) and admire light projections featuring the winning designs from our Lights at Lee Square design competition! For one night, the […]
DIY Media Support Drop-In Session
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 […]
Abstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision
Abstracts: Communicating Research Findings With Brevity and Concision
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? […]
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour
We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly […]
Linkedin Workshop
Linkedin Workshop
Create an authentic profile, practice finding potential contacts within UBC’s alumni network, and learn how to research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles.
Generative AI Studios
Generative AI Studios
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 Life of a Writer” featuring UBC Library inaugural Writer-in-Residence Tsering Yangzom Lama
“The Life of a Writer” featuring UBC Library inaugural Writer-in-Residence Tsering Yangzom Lama
Join UBC Library for a special event featuring Writer-in-Residence Tsering Yangzom Lama as she discusses her work and life as a writer. Tsering will share insights into her creative journey, the challenges and rewards of writing, and the influences that have shaped her storytelling. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or simply curious about writing life, […]
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
This student-led initiative, supported by the Faculties of Applied Science, Science, Forestry and Land and Food Systems, aims to celebrate and highlight the outstanding contributions of Black leaders in STEM-related industries. The series will take place over four hybrid sessions, allowing in-person and online participation. Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse Presentation Title: Unravelling the mathematics for […]
Disability Justice Book Club: Disabled and Proud Cohort
Disability Justice Book Club: Disabled and Proud Cohort
The EDI Scholars-in-Residence program is hosting a Disability Justice Book Club across Winter Term 2. The club, led by Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, will explore themes of disability justice, ableism, allyship, and what it means to be disabled in academia. We will read a selection of texts each month before meeting to discuss takeaways. This club […]
Employer on Campus: Ledcor Group of Companies
Employer on Campus: Ledcor Group of Companies
Information session describing Ledcor, our initiatives, career opportunities, paths of growth, what you will get as a member of Ledcor, and so much more. On Day two, we will have interviews running all day and potentially offers given out to successful candidates for opportunities in our organization. Speed-round interviews of 10-15 minutes. Attending Representatives: Angela […]
Ask Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited
Ask Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited
4 Panelists and 30+ Alumni Industry Professionals Confirmed! (details below!) Attend this FREE in-person event featuring insightful discussions and networking opportunities with hiring managers and UBC alumni over dinner. Hiring managers from RBC, Provincial Health Services Authority, WorkSafeBC, and Peliplat (see the details of the recruiters and alumni joining below!) will talk about what they […]
How to Prepare for a Career Fair
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 25th, 2025.
Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
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 […]
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty & Clinical Faculty in the Faculty of Medicine
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty & Clinical Faculty in the Faculty of Medicine
Indigenous and Black faculty, clinical faculty and staff in the Faculty of Medicine are invited to join an in-person affinity lunch on Thursday, February 27 from 12–2 pm. Take part in this unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights and develop a collaborative network with colleagues to drive sustainable change. Learn more & […]
Accessibility Drop-In
Accessibility Drop-In
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious […]
Lunch & Learn: Common Verbs in Academic English
Lunch & Learn: Common Verbs in Academic English
In this one-hour session, we will explore how scholars across disciplines use verbs in academic English. Through hands-on analysis of a variety of writing situations across disciplines, you will discover how strategic verb choices accurately represent your research acts and strengthen your academic voice. Next session: Lunch & Learn: Citations in Academic English Facilitator: Dr. Xuan Zhang, […]
Pathways to Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
Pathways to Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
Learn about the PGWP program and work eligibility during your transition to a post-graduate work permit. Launch Your Career in Canada: A Week of Career Development for International Students Dates: February 24-28, 2025 Location: Virtual and In-Person Events International students, are you ready to take the next step in your career journey in Canada? Join […]
Indigenous Pop-Up Arcade
Indigenous Pop-Up Arcade
Join CIS, AISA, and CEDaR to try out some of the best Indigenous-made games.
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)
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 […]
Contract Faculty CoP: Teaching with Creative Assignments
Contract Faculty CoP: Teaching with Creative Assignments
Multi-access As educators in this new academic context in which A.I. has become a concern for some disciplines that expect students to learn critical thinking and originality, creative assignments can help to support this kind of learning. In this hybrid session of the Contract Faculty Community of Practice, we will explore how we can teach with creative projects. We […]
Alumni Office Hours with Leyla Salmi – Legal Counsel @ Aecon Group Inc.
Alumni Office Hours with Leyla Salmi – Legal Counsel @ Aecon Group Inc.
The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alumna, Leyla Salmi. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Leyla's Office Hour and email it to connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions during the […]
Black Entrepreneurship and Research Symposium
Black Entrepreneurship and Research Symposium
Black Entrepreneurship Research Symposium, powered by Innovation UBC’s Black Advisory Hub and Simon Fraser University’s Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH), brings together business leaders, academics, and policy makers committed to ongoing advocacy for Black entrepreneurship to discuss and initiate actionable policy changes. To amplify Black businesses, highlight their contributions, and address challenges and opportunities through informed […]
Popular Theatre as an Innovative Participatory Approach to Fisherfolk Advocacy for Justice in Barbados
Popular Theatre as an Innovative Participatory Approach to Fisherfolk Advocacy for Justice in Barbados
Speaker: Maria Pena, The University of The West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados Fisherfolk in Barbados are experiencing increasing marginalisation. They are concerned about their apparent invisibility and lack of voice in blue economy, climate change and national social protection initiatives and strategies. Motivated and empowered fisherfolk can instigate and influence change. Empowering fisherfolk for justice advocacy […]
Strategies for Success in Canadian Immigration
Strategies for Success in Canadian Immigration
Discover tips on aligning your career planning with Canadian immigration priorities to maximize your competitive advantage. Launch Your Career in Canada: A Week of Career Development for International Students Dates: February 24-28, 2025 Location: Virtual and In-Person Events International students, are you ready to take the next step in your career journey in Canada? Join us […]
Critical Thinkers Series: Dr. Keren Zaiontz
Critical Thinkers Series: Dr. Keren Zaiontz
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. Join us for the second talk in the Spring Series by Dr. Keren Zaiontz, Assistant Professor in UBC's Department of Theatre and Film. Exilic Performances of […]
MSc OEH Alumni Engagement Event
MSc OEH Alumni Engagement Event
The UBC School of Population and Public Health is delighted to invite you to our upcoming MSc OEH Alumni Engagement event. This gathering will be a great opportunity to connect with other MSc OEH alumni and students and faculty on February 28th. Event Highlights: Come and connect: Enjoy a night with your fellow OEH peers, […]
Ramadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Ramadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Students’ Association for Community Iftar starting 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Place Vanier Ballroom. Note: start times are daylight savings time dependent
Ramadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Ramadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Students’ Association for Taraweeh starting at 8pm or 9pm to 11pm at the Place Vanier Ballroom. Note: start times are daylight savings time dependent
iCON South Asian Health Forum: Healthy Aging and You
iCON South Asian Health Forum: Healthy Aging and You
The iCON South Asian Health Forum: Healthy Aging and You will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The event will be conducted in Panjabi, with simultaneous English interpretation available. Attendance is free, and a boxed lunch will be provided. Please note that in-person seating is limited to 190 participants. You will also have the opportunity to […]
Opera Tea: Get to Know Manon
Opera Tea: Get to Know Manon
This Opera Tea will bring you a sneak peek at the upcoming production of Manon as well as arias from some of our students preparing for competitions! Enjoy this concert in a casual setting at our beautiful Old Auditorium theatre.
Ramadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Ramadan: Community Iftar hosted by UBC Muslim Student Association
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Students’ Association for Community Iftar starting 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Place Vanier Ballroom. Note: start times are daylight savings time dependent
Ramadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Ramadan: Taraweeh hosted by the UBC Muslim Student Association
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Students’ Association for Taraweeh starting at 8pm or 9pm to 11pm at the Place Vanier Ballroom. Note: start times are daylight savings time dependent