Unlocking the Blue Revolution: aquatic food systems as the next frontier for food, climate, and equity
Speaker: Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, Director General, WorldFish, CGIAR’s Senior Director of Aquatic Food Systems. Moderator: Dr. Rashid Sumaila, FRSC, University Killam Professor, UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) & School of […]
Reimagining the Future of Oceans and Fisheries
The Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) at The University of British Columbia is marking its 10th Anniversary in 2026. This milestone also commemorates over 70 years of groundbreaking […]
Li Bootee Mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is proud to present an exhibition of Métis artist, Daphne Boyer’s work titled: Li Bootee Mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All. The exhibition features new artworks […]
Growing Plants (including Trees & Shrubs) for Specific Uses: Edible, Medicinal, and Wildlife-friendly
This short course will explore the characteristics of the plants that we may choose for our urban setting. Whether it be a particular tree or shrub for a backyard setting […]
Climate Conversations 2026
Join us and spend an inspiring day discussing plants, learning about climate research, and connecting with others who are concerned about climate change! Featuring a keynote presentation by theatre maker […]
Run for Rural Medicine | Hope Air
Each year, volunteer medical students across BC organize the Run for Rural Medicine in support of Hope Air, a Canadian charity that provides flights and accommodations for patients and families […]
Secrets on our Doorstep: Vancouver and the Shadow on the World Cup
As Vancouver prepares to host 2026 World Cup games—a crowning feat for hometown FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani—a chilling local history haunts the celebration. While Montagliani scaled soccer’s elite ranks, […]
The Role of Scholars in a Time of Social and Ecological Crisis
This panel was proposed by Professor Catherine Potvin, the inaugural Emeritus College Patricia Merivale scholar in residence at Green College. It seeks to respond to a question often asked of […]
SAC Petworking Night
Join the Student Alumni Council for SAC Petworking Night, a unique networking event designed to connect UBC students with alumni in a relaxed and welcoming environment 🐰🤝 This inaugural event […]
Impacts of bottom trawling on carbon cycling in the seafloor: a case study in the NW Mediterranean Sea
Speaker: Dr. Margot E. White, Assistant Professor, UBC EOAS Fisheries play a vital role in providing food to communities worldwide. However, demersal fisheries in particular, which operate along the seafloor, […]
