A feast of contemporary music! UBC School of Music students perform new compositions by students in the UBC Composition program.

Presented by the UBC Sauder Centre for Climate and Business Solutions | Part of UBC Climate Emergency Week This workshop is open to all UBC Affiliates (Faculty, employees, students) Scope 3 emissions—the indirect emissions from purchased goods and services, commuting, travel, and supply chains—make up the majority of UBC’s carbon footprint. They are also the […]

Explore the cutting-edge research driving UBC's Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC). Led by Dr. Pat Kirchen, this guided tour offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at CERC-affiliated laboratories across campus. You'll meet research teams, see innovative energy technologies in action, and learn how UBC researchers are advancing sustainable energy solutions-from hydrogen systems and combustion to bioenergy […]

A guest speaker, Kevin Maynard from the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE—a nonprofit organization) to present a session designed to help students build valuable financial literacy skills. The workshop will draw from CFEE’s Money and Youth: Student Guide to Financial Literacy and related resources, offering students a unique opportunity to explore topics such as Goal setting […]

The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts.   Participants will:  Learn about the basic concepts, risk factors […]

Connect with colleagues, learn about cutting edge Faculty of Medicine research projects and the technologies supporting them at the UBC Medicine Data Management Day online on Tuesday, November 18. Presented by the Faculty of Medicine Digital Solutions Data Management Team, hear from Faculty of Medicine researchers as they share how they use Data Management team-supported […]

Series: Teaching Dossier How can you demonstrate your teaching effectiveness in a dossier? In this session, we’ll explore the purpose of the ‘evidence of teaching effectiveness’ section, look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You’ll leave with practical ideas for framing a […]

Join industry and research experts for a panel discussion identifying the skills necessary for future jobs that will confront the consequence of climate change. Location: BC Hydro Theatre, Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Organized by Clean Energy Research Centre

TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo is an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended and online classrooms in the Faculty of Education and across UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, […]

Effective documentation is a critical component of midwifery care. Is your documentation clearly detailing your care? Are you leaving an intellectual footprint that is comprehensive and complete? Would some guidance help to ensure your record meets standards? Would you like to workshop with peers to refresh? If you can use some support, or just want […]

Speaker: Dean Regier, University of BC Health policy and economics have long focused on balancing efficiency, innovation, and access. As Canada increasingly seeks to trial and scale domestic innovations to address emergent health needs and strengthen the economy, deteriorating economic conditions and competing policy priorities will test the system’s capacity for policy-supported innovation. Life-cycle learning […]

Series: Course Design Generative AI In this session, we will explore how GenAI tools (specifically Napkin AI and ElevenLabs), can help generate infographics or transform text to speech to effectively communicate ideas. No need for complex prompts; you simply paste text into these tools and they generate visual or audio content that you can use […]

Are you interested in honouring and valuing the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous Peoples? Would you like to learn about Indigenous-led land healing and action-oriented reconciliation? Join us for an online information session where we’ll introduce you to the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS). Hear from the BILS team and get a chance to […]

While climate change threatens iconic animal species, its impact on microbes—invisible to the naked eye—is just as critical, especially for our food and our health. Climate change isn't just about rising temperatures; it's a cascade of environmental perturbations that are disrupting ecosystems. This cascade of effects emphasizes the importance of protecting the microbial biodiversity in […]

About Purpose-Driven UBC Purpose-Driven is a career-building and networking experience organized by the UBC Career Centre, in partnership with Alumni UBC. Attend these events to learn about the latest research, current trends, challenges, opportunities, and more in various industries. You’ll get to hear from amazing alumni and industry professionals from different backgrounds who are tackling […]

Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “among modern music’s most compelling vocalists,” ganavya is a boundary-defying artist whose voice and vision transcend genre. For her Vancouver debut at the Chan Centre, she performs music from Nilam—a luminous new work that coalesces lullaby, poetry, and prayer into powerful, poignant music. Born in New York and raised in Tamil […]

Keen to learn about learner-centred course design? Have a course or module to design, and you’re not sure where to start? In this engaging two-part online workshop, you will journey through three stages of course design: reflecting on situational factors, crafting learning outcomes, and exploring assessment options and instructional strategies to support learners. This workshop […]

Welcome to the Lights, Camera, Action Walk! In this scavenger hunt, you’ll match the movie or tv show still to the famous filming locations right here on campus.

We are witnessing a critical shift in academia. While research, pedagogy, and academic writing speed forward to contend with and adapt to academic production that is increasingly becoming mediated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), we must grapple yet with the ethical, rhetorical, and scholarly conventions of a rapidly changing time. Central to our academic concerns remains […]

TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo is an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended and online classrooms in the Faculty of Education and across UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, […]

Big Tech companies are not just economic actors. They are governors of social, political, and cultural dynamics as well. In Political Science, we think that governance by states follows the logic of power and authority, whereas non-state governance follows the logic of authority. Big Tech companies, however, break the typical mold that has been developed […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn how you can incorporate the sustainable practice of furoshiki fabric wrapping into the upcoming holiday season! Japanese Studies Librarian Tomoko Kitayama Yen, Head of the Asian Library Shirin Eshghi Furuzawa, and student librarian Mizuki Giffin will provide context into the history and significance of furoshiki in Japanese culture, and will then facilitate a workshop on the folding of furoshiki fabric […]

Unlock Your Leadership Potential at TikTok Join us for an exclusive TikTok @ UBC Info Session to discover how your skills can drive real-world impact at one of the world’s most innovative companies. Hear firsthand from TikTok leaders as they share insights on tackling complex business challenges and shaping the future of digital entertainment. This is your chance to: Network with […]

This session will provide information on the Government of Canada's Recruitment of Policy Leaders program, which is about to launch its annual application process. The Recruitment of Policy Leaders program seeks people with diverse backgrounds who have the potential to create positive change and make a significant contribution to the federal public service. This program […]

Concert Winds, Meijun Chen, conductor UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Cheng Xin Ip conductor UBC Bands is a vibrant leader in contemporary wind band performance. Comprising of the Concert Winds and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, these acclaimed student wind band ensembles are known for their artistic excellence, bold programming, and dedication to new music. Through premieres, commissions, and composer residencies, UBC Bands continually push […]

Rural Rounds provides rural healthcare providers with up-to-date and relevant medical education through interactive Zoom presentations. If you practice or support rural communities in British Columbia, you are encouraged to join these engaging sessions! Join the Zoom session early! Grab your coffee and log in at 7:45 a.m. (PT) to connect with your fellow rural […]

Join us for the next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on Recognizing Hematologic Malignancies in Primary Care with Dr. Leslie Zypchen.

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. […]

Feeling unsure about which career path is right for you? Want to know to how to make big career decisions when the stakes feel high? This workshop offers a step-by-step career decision-making framework to help you navigate uncertainty with confidence. You'll learn practical strategies and tools for self-reflection, job market research, and developing an effective […]

Graduate students at UBC Vancouver are invited to a workshop co-hosted by the Provost’s Office and the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. The purpose of this session is to hear the voices, visions and ideas of graduate students and to help ensure the perspectives of students are reflected in the strategic directions that shape […]

Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan are welcome to attend.   Location: Zoom. About this workshop  In an era of change and uncertainty, higher education is experiencing profound shifts. Some shifts were anticipated; others emerged without warning—all are reshaping how we teach, learn, and work together.   Join UBC alumna and Sauder School of Management and Executive Education instructor, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier for this hour-long online event, as she draws upon her unique blend of business insight and clinical expertise as a practicing workplace psychologist. In […]

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 […]

TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo is an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended and online classrooms in the Faculty of Education and across UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, […]

Students will learn about what VRES does, the staff positions that are currently available, and our volunteer program. Attending Representatives: Filipe Braga - Community Program Manager Chelzy Evangelista - Project Coordinator Tiffany Ye - Project Coordinator

In Vancouver, we are at risk of significant emergencies, including large earthquakes. Join a personal emergency preparedness workshop designed for UBC students, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services Specialist. This workshop will introduce simple steps you can take now to stay safe, prepare your space, and respond effectively if an emergency happens. Date/Time: November 20, […]

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 rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has brought renewed urgency to questions of climate justice. The massive resource extraction required to build and power data centre infrastructure is having profound impacts on local communities and ecosystems. At the same time, the large-scale monetization of data raises complex political and ethical issues, with far-reaching consequences for democracy, human rights, and the environment.   In this public discussion, […]

Dr. Guy E. Blelloch (U.A. and Hellen Whitaker Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University) will be presenting in our distinguished lecture series on Nov. 20th.  The talks are free and open to everyone.  No registration is required. Location:  Fred Kaiser Building (2332 Main Mall), Room 2020/2030 Title:  Parallel Algorithms: A Retrospective and Current […]

RNA & Healthcare Futures What role will mRNA technology play in the future of Canadian healthcare?: A documentary screening and panel discussion for the health care community In person attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rna-healthcare-futures-tickets-1636254805169 Virtual attendance: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/62501277848?pwd=4IHgNcEkqOFulgB7HLajIATkPqL3Ip.1 Asynchronous access to the documentary will be provided prior to the event for remote attendees. As misinformation, polarization, and political partisanship […]

InterVISTAS Consulting offers strategic aviation, travel, and mobility services that help our clients make informed decisions using evidence-based insights. We're looking for talent to join as new grads! Come get to know us.

What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making When biodiversity protection starts from “what we can spare” rather than “what nature needs,” the outcome is predictable: ecosystems degrade and species decline. Default approaches in planning, policy, and climate action marginalize biodiversity from the beginning, locking in compromises before the conversation has truly begun. This […]

We invite you to the opening of MOA’s new feature exhibition, Entangled Territories: Tibet Through Images. Enjoy free museum admission (starting at 6 pm) for the opening night of Entangled Territories: Tibet Through Images. The exhibition—developed in collaboration with the Lodoe Kunphel Tibetan Language School, BC, supported and operated by The Tibetan Cultural Society of British Columbia, […]

Speaker: Dr. Anna Schuhbauer, Postdoctoral Fellow, Fisheries Economics Research Unit Small-scale fisheries (SSF) sustain the livelihoods, cultures, and food security of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. While recognition of the need for comprehensive, rather than reductionist, approaches to understanding SSF is growing, most assessments still focus too narrowly on income, catch, or employment—overlooking the […]

Join the Geography Climate Action Committee during our third annual Clothing Swap. Get a new-to-you outfit for free! Where and when can I donate my clothes? You can donate your clean, gently used clothes at the Geography Office, Room 217. Starting from November 10th to 20th between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm What can I […]

Join us in person on Nov 22, 2025 at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC for the Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) workshops.  Explore the current contraceptive landscape, the unmet needs in contraception, and gain insights into the benefits and risks of various contraceptive options in Canada.

The UBC Farm Farmers’ Market is back for the 2025 season! Looking for local food, handmade goods, or a great weekend outing? Make sure to stop by the UBC Farm’s Saturday multi-vendor farmers’ market! This beloved weekly event features a wide range of local vendors offering baked goods, crafts, prepared foods, food trucks, live music, and by-donation […]

Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac, moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic – this show is a comedic onslaught of absurd ideas and odd skills. Join us and see why this two-time Guinness World Record holder was voted Seattle’s Funniest Physical […]

Vern Griffiths, director The UBC Percussion Ensemble performs music for the vast spectrum of percussion instruments, including original works from the 20th century, transcriptions of familiar classics, and traditional dance music from Africa and Latin America. The group also encourages the creation of new repertoire for percussion ensembles by student composers.