Redefining Courtliness: 17th Congress of the International Courtly Literature Society
Date: July 24-28, 2023 Location: UBC Vancouver – Buchanan Building, Block A (1866 Main Mall) Website: https://icls2023.arts.ubc.ca/ Description: Courtliness has been one of the most fundamental concepts in the study […]
Indigenous Wellbeing Gathering Conference
The Indigenous Wellbeing Gathering Conference is a multidisciplinary conference dedicated to fostering collaborations and knowledge sharing that prioritize the wellbeing of Indigenous communities. Hosted by the Urban Indigenous Wellbeing Collective, […]
Pride Month: Fireside Chat with Associate Dean Sheryl Staub-French, Julia Staub-French and Kim LaForest
June is the inauguration of Pride Season. Join us for a “fireside chat” guided by Sheryl Staub-French, Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Faculty of Applied Science. Sheryl will […]
The Backstory to Exclusion: A conversation between curator Catherine Clement and Dr. Henry Yu, UBC History
Want to understand the backstory to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act? The long-awaited exhibition “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act,” will open July 1 marking the 100th […]
Using Research-based Theatre with Post-traumatic Stress Survivors
Join Dr. George Belliveau and Christina Cook for a discussion on relational learning and the therapeutic potential of using theatre as a mode of research. This session explores an arts-based […]
Towards Responsible AI – Leveraging Multi-partner Engagement
A discussion on taking steps towards responsible Al and leveraging multi-partner engagement featuring various speakers from the fields of digital and AI policy, the digital sector, law and economics.
How Can UBC Reduce Men’s Suicide?
In Canada, men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women. How can we help to improve suicide prevention among our friends and peers? Hosted by our very […]
Brewing Conversations to Promote Men’s Mental Health
Looking forward to Men’s Health Week? So are we! Join us for a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities surrounding men’s mental health. Did you know that men are […]
Digital Interventions for Men’s Mental Health
For this event, our panelists will be showcasing a few innovative digital intervention programs in supporting men’s mental health. Snacks and a light dinner will be provided! Featured programs include: […]
Together|Ensemble at UBC – Advancing the SDGs in British Columbia
UBC faculty, students, staff, community members and organizations across BC are invited to take part in a day of activities focusing on decolonization, the dignity and rights of humans and […]
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[Screening+Conversation] To Be Continued 尚未完場: A Documentary about the State Theatre in Hong Kong
Date: Saturday, 13 May 2023 Time: 15:00 – 17:00 PDT Venue: Labatt Hall, Room 1700, SFU Harbour Centre (555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6B 4N6) The documentary unfolds the story […]
Making Space: Asian Heritage Month
Join us in learning from four individuals and activists who are working for their communities in mindful and intersectional ways through cultural food justice. Register early as space is limited. […]
Learning Together in a Good Way: Ethical Relationality and Indigenous Storywork with Shannon Leddy
Dr. Shannon Leddy will guide participants through the process of phenomenological art inquiry, in which a dialogic approach to spending time with the work of Indigenous artists can reveal to […]
Global Health Lunch and Learn: Non-communicable Disease Burden, Prevention and Control from a Global Perspective
About the Presentation: In this presentation, Dr. Sarrafzadegan will speak about her long-term and deep-rooted experience on the Burden, Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) both in general and […]
Ethical Approaches to Avian Influenza & Health Risks in Animal Agriculture
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been receiving growing media attention due to continuing significant impacts on public health, economic stability, food security, animal welfare, and global health security. With […]
BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language 2023 Conference
The British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL) 2023 Conference, hosted by the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is a groundbreaking […]
Global Health Lunch and Learn: Global Health and Decolonization
About the presentation: In this presentation, Dr. Sewankambo will speak about his longstanding career in global health and decolonization efforts within the field. About the presenter: Prof. Nelson K. Sewankambo […]
Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration for the Future: Graduate Students Showcase
UBC Graduate students of the Chemical & Biological Engineering 588 Carbon Capture Course are hosting a virtual showcase on Tuesday, April 4th 4-5PM PST where they will present different perspectives […]
Feeding the City: Tackling Food Insecurity in Vancouver
Are you concerned about rising food insecurity in your own community? You’re not alone. Food insecurity affects one in five children in BC, visits to the food bank have risen […]
BCCSU’s Research & Dialogue Speaker Series: Youth Harm Reduction Calls for Action
As the second session of the BCCSU’s Research & Dialogue Speaker Series, Dr. Danya Fast and Kali-olt Sedgemore will share their experiences creating a youth advisory council and A Day […]
BCCSU’s Research & Dialogue Speaker Series: Social/Economic Disadvantage
Dr. Lindsey Richardson will be presented recent findings around social and economic disadvantage and the impact on well-being among people who use drugs. Tara Taylor will be responding to Dr. […]
Trivia Night
Bring your friends and your sustainability knowledge to Koerner’s Pub to compete for awesome prizes! *Note: There is an entrance fee of $5 to attend, but all proceeds will be […]
Abolish Border Imperialism: Climate Migration, Racial Capitalism, and Empire
We are pleased to welcome writer and organizer Harsha Walia on April 6th for a talk on climate migration, racial capitalism, and border imperialism. Harsha Walia has been involved in community-based […]
Celebrating IBPOC Voices in Youth Climate Action
What does it mean to celebrate diversity and incorporate cultural values and practices into climate action work? How can we better amplify the voices of Indigenous, Black and People of […]
Indigenous youth: Nurturing the next generation
Community can be a cornerstone of identity and social connections can provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support, and guidance. That guidance may be influential, or even crucial, in […]