The Phil Lind Initiative: Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s writing is bold, elegant, and fiercely honest. His remarkable debut novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize, was a Dayton Literary Peace Prize winner, and made the […]
The Phil Lind Initiative: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez (first name pronounced Shoe-Tez-Caht) is an advocate, leader, activist and hip hop artist with Indigenous Mexica roots. Now 23 years old, he has been on the frontlines of […]
Innovations in Energy Transition: the Question of Storage
Alternatives to fossil fuels are needed and innovations in wind, solar and other renewable energies are progressing. However, the question of storage remains a challenge. Join UBC researchers Robert Godin (Chemistry) and Werner […]
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 […]
Stop the Sweeps: Climate Justice & Caring for Our Unhoused Neighbours
Join the UBC Climate Hub on Jan 23 @ 5:00-7:30 PM in the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (BC Hydro Theatre) for a free screening of the documentary Stop […]
North American Premiere of DRIFTING PETALS and Conversation with Director Clara Law
Join us for the North American Premiere of DRIFTING PETALS 花果飄零, followed by a virtual conversation with Director Clara Law 羅卓瑤 and producer/writer Eddie Fong 方令正. Shot in Australia, Hong Kong and Macau, DRIFTING […]
2023 Faraday Science Show for Kids!
We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 annual Faraday Show is happening on Sunday December 3rd, in-person, at the UBC Vancouver campus HEBB Theatre! This is a free science […]
Unpacking COP28: A Panel Discussion
With COP28 in the United Arab Emirates just around the corner, join a panel of experts for a primer on how United Nations climate summits work, the pressing issues up […]
Thrive Research Roundtable: Creating Caring Communities
Join us for the first-ever Thrive research roundtable! We are bringing together some of the leading minds on mental health to deliver Creating Caring Communities: Exploring the Future of Social […]
2023 Chinese Health Forum: Healthy Living, Healthy Heart!
iCON proudly presents our 2023 Chinese Health Forum: Healthy Living, Healthy Heart! This virtual health forum will take place on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. […]
