CGSHE Trainee Research Symposium

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The Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity is proud to present our next Trainee Research Symposium! The symposium will showcase ten-minute presentations by CGSHE trainees from UBC and SFU on intersectional approaches to gender equity and sexual health, followed by a Q&A session. Moderated by UBC Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. A.J. Lowik. The CGSHE Trainee […]

Research Article Conclusions: Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

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The research article is the most privileged form of publication in which academics present their intellectual contributions. As such, research article conclusions offer writers several final opportunities to engage with readers in this high-stakes writing situation. With conclusions in mind, the facilitator explores some of the organizational patterns of research articles written in English, while […]

Trans Day of Visibility Gender-Affirmation Free Store

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*refreshments provided! We are hosting a FREE shopping experience in the SVPRO lounge, Orchard Commons, 4061, for all 2S, trans, nonbinary, and otherwise gender creative individuals! Come find your style!   Clothing Donations accepted until March 30th. Drop off at SVPRO, between 8:30-4:30 M-F.

Free

Engage My Brain, Not My Eyes: The Non-Negotiables in Visual Communication of Data and Concepts

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Speaker: Martin Kryzwinski, staff scientist, Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer About:In this workshop Martin will explore what makes a good visual explanation: theme, continuity, clarity, and a constrained and unadorned style. “Our goal,” says Martin, “will be to consider function above form and dispel the charms of visual garnish.” Submitting files: For […]

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UBC CPD: What’s New in Toxicology? What Every Acute Care Practitioner Needs to Know

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The BC Drug and Poison Centre’s medical toxicologists will discuss recent changes in the management of drug overdose. Program highlights include presentation of difficult management cases and discussions of controversial management areas. Toxicologists will demonstrate why the management of each case is difficult and emphasize key management strategies while focusing on pearls and pitfalls in […]

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Objectivity and Evaluation in STEM Writing

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In STEM writing, researchers and their audiences value objectivity. However, in academic writing, objectivity is not the same as neutrality. For example, STEM writers must evaluate the existing literature, methods, and findings of others as accurate/inaccurate; positive/negative; strong/weak; and so on. This workshop looks at how STEM writers evaluate others while preserving a stance of […]

UBC CPD: Medical Disorders and Pregnancy 2023

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Don’t miss this conference designed for practitioners that deal with the management of disorders in their pregnant patients. This accredited event will provide a focused, expert review of common medical conditions in pregnancy and will provide practical strategies for their management. Resources and clinical guidelines will be highlighted to support your decision-making. Virtual Format: The […]

Queer Worldmaking in Mental Health

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About the Talk Dr. Meera Dhebar will review traditional cis-heteronormative colonialist assumptions embedded within the discourses and professional practice of mental health systems. She will discuss the centering of queer of colour cultural knowledge, queer theory, and queer of colour critiques to move beyond the current models of LGBT competencies and affirming therapy to a […]