UBC Events
Relevant UBC events
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Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series
The Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series is a student-led initiative hosted by UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science that celebrates and amplifies the contributions of Black leaders across STEM. Through four hybrid sessions, the series brings together students, researchers, and professionals for mentorship, connection, and learning.
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Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by taking part in upcoming events
Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility and the Equity & Inclusion Office in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by attending two upcoming events: “AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap between ADHD & Medical Residency” on December 2 and “Academic Ableism and its Alternatives” on December 4.
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Better Together: Embedding trans-inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research
Join the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Service Seminar Series on October 30th from 2–5 PM. Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey (PhDc) will offer an overview and mid-point critical reflection on the Warming the Whare Project—an innovative three-year participatory action research initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand that aims to build readiness for trans-inclusive perinatal healthcare.
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Presentation to CCE Canada: Ceremony and Safety in Indigenous Events, and the State of Indigenous Engagement in Canada
Derek Thompson will join Oliver Mann from UBC’s Office of Community Engagement for an online conversation with Community Campus Engage (CCE) Canada. Together, they will explore the origins of the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Speaker Series, the importance of ceremony and safety in Indigenous events, and the current landscape of community and Indigenous engagement in Canada.
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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Join the Intergenerational March on Tuesday, September 30, from 11:45 am–3:00 pm at the UBC campus to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). Members of the UBC community, families, and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event.
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What’s love got to do with teaching? Embedding humanity into our teaching to spark transformation and joy
Join the Office of Faculty Development on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm for a half-day hybrid+ event exploring the transformative power of teaching with love in health professions education. As part of the R&R Series, Katie Lee Bunting will share key dimensions of love as a pedagogical practice. Together, we’ll explore how compassion and connection can be meaningfully integrated into your teaching.
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Creating a Safe Space for Indigenous Patients in Primary Care
Join the Langley Division of Family Practice on Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00–7:30 pm for an inspiring webinar on advancing cultural safety in healthcare. Explore how relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations sparked meaningful change in primary care.
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Oh No! Not Another Workshop On Feedback In Clinical Education!
Join the Office of Faculty Development on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for a panel discussion on supervisory strategies to promote feedback in clinical educational contexts across the health professions. Hear experienced researchers, teachers and learners share their fresh perspectives and emerging insights on engaging with feedback.
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Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for faculty, staff, and leaners at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office. Upcoming sessions: Oct 21.
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Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training
Join the EIO for the Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training on April 9, 2025, at the UBC Vancouver campus (with a synchronous online option). This one-day capacity-building retreat is designed for faculty and staff involved in hiring, equipping them with the expertise to support equitable, inclusive, and accessible recruitment.
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R&R Series Session: Neurodiversity: Insights for Teaching in Health Professions Education
Join the Office of Faculty Development virtually on January 28, at 5:30PM for a discussion on neurodiversity and its relevance to the teaching and learning context. Hear from health professionals with lived experience of neurodiversity in the learning environment, and from those with experience providing support and accommodations.
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Nawh whu’nus’en – We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship
Join CPD on Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30–8:30 pm for a virtual workshop that introduces trauma-sensitive practices as a basis for offering respectful and appropriate health services for Indigenous peoples. The course supports health professionals to meet provincial standards and expectations around providing culturally safe care.
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Applying Learning from Grounding Anti-Oppression: Workshop by UBC Applied Science EDI.I
Expanding on learning materials from Grounding Anti-Oppression course, this session on July 16th provides an opportunity to connect with values-aligned colleagues engaged in this critical work. Join us to engage in interactive learning and build practical strategies for integrating your learning from the Grounding Anti-Oppression canvas course into your teaching practice.
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Generational Othering: How popular stereotypes impact our teaching and a scientific way forward
Join the Faculty Development R&R session on Friday, September 13th. Connect with colleagues from all corners of the Faculty of Medicine during this exciting half-day event held in person at sites across the province. In addition to the Webber Lecture on Intergenerational Teaching, this event will feature local discussions and networking opportunities.
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Indigenous Intelligence Training with Maynard Angus
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the SBME Indigenous Engagement Committee would like to invite you to attend the workshop “Indigenous Intelligence Training” with Maynard Angus on June 21st, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
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“Disability in Genetic Counselling” Panel Discussion
Join the Genetic Counseling Education Series virtually on May 17, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST for a discussion on awareness and support for individuals living and working with a disability or chronic condition within the medical profession, including genetic counseling. The session will cover interactions with both patients and colleagues, as well as inclusiveness in the education and training of new students.
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The Restorative Imperative in Healthcare: Broadening the Definition of Healing
Join a keynote lecture on restorative justice by Dr. Pedro L. Flores on April 19th at 10 am, hosted by the UBC Midwifery Program.
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Unpacking identity, care & healing: An IBPOC-only wellbeing workshop series
IBPOC faculty and staff at UBC are invited to register for a workshop series taking place online March 12–21, 2024. These workshops, led by psychotherapist Meghan Watson, aim to unpack the importance of identity, culture and histories of systemic racism in topics related to wellbeing. Attendees will have the chance to engage in reflective practice, develop insights, and apply practical tools to support your own wellbeing.
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EIO Employment Equity Advisor Pilot Program: Call for Participants
Faculty and staff members are invited to participate in the next round of training for the Employment Equity Advisor program to develop their expertise in accessible and equitable hiring practices. This pilot program is currently focused on faculty hiring. Register for our upcoming training on March 18th, from 9:00-4:30 PM.
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Happy Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations for Asian communities. Join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon and engage with events and programs happening across UBC and in the community.
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Black History Month (February 2024)
February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. Learn more by attending one of many UBC events happening this month.
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গল্প – golpo: “Story; Conversation” – An IBPOC Community and Justice Care Circle
As part of the Climate Emergency Week, join for a free dinner, destressing, and networking at this intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue circle on February 13th at 6:30 PM at the Hatch Art Gallery. This event is for IBPOC students, faculty, and community members interested in solidarity, climate, education, organizing, research, art, and beyond – all fields are welcome!
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14 Not Forgotten Ceremony
Join UBC students, staff and faculty on December 6 at 11 am for the Annual 14 Not Forgotten Ceremony to remember the 14 women who lost their lives and stand against violence towards women. This event is organized by the Engineering Undergraduate Society and the Faculty of Applied Science EDI.I Office. It will be held at the Kaiser Atrium.
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Exploring Indigenous Care Practices with Esk’etemc: A Student Researcher’s Journey
Join a conversation with graduate student Cara Basil from Secwepemcúĺecw on Nov 29t at 12:30 Pm. She will share her research journey, collaborating with Esk’etemc, and discuss the next steps for research on palliative care for Indigenous Peoples.
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EDI Action Network: Building a Culture of Accessibility
Join the next gathering of the EDI Action Network on Dec 4th to explore how you can build a culture of accessibility in your unit. Members of the UBC Accessibility Committee and Disability Affinity Group will share their perspectives on promising accessibility initiatives and practices at UBC and the complex intersectionality between disability and other forms of identity, including, but not limited to, gender, race and sexual orientation.
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Reveal: Coast Salish Two-Spirit Pride Mosaic
Celebrate and amplify Two-Spirit pride by witnessing the unveiling of the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Pride mosaic on Tuesday, November 14th, 11:30am – 1:30pm at Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, First Nations Longhouse.
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Conflict Theatre
Conflict Theatre offers faculty and staff the opportunity to explore and embrace conflict in the workplace using the tools of theatre. Learn more and register for one of the upcoming sessions.
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Enhance your disability inclusion literacy with these online UBC events
Join the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility in recognizing the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) by participating in a series of online webinars to enhance your disability inclusion literacy. The event series, running from November 27 to December 1, aims to raise awareness and promote inclusive practices in UBC workplaces
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Pride Month Fireside Chat: Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community as Allies
Join a ‘fireside chat’ on Thursday, June 29th at 3 pm with Sheryl Staub-French, Julia Staub-French and Kim LaForest in a conversation about supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through compassion, understanding, and allyship.
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IBPOC STEM Network: Garden walk
Enjoy a walk on June 20th from 3-4:15 pm through Nitobe Memorial Garden while connecting with other IBPOC women, transgender and non-binary persons working at UBC.
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2023 UBC Pride Connect: 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty & staff reception
In celebration of Pride month, we invite you to join us on June 28th at the 2023 UBC Pride Connect: 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty & staff reception on the UBC Vancouver campus. The UBC Pride Connect reception is an opportunity to build and sustain your 2SLGBTQIA+ networks, and (re)connect with new and familiar colleagues across campus.
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Building Autistic Acceptance in the Workplace: Accessibility over Accommodations
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Join the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility and Autism Nova Scotia on April 27th for “Building Autistic Acceptance in the Workplace.” In this webinar, speakers emphasize a lived experience perspective on building autistic acceptance in the workplace, accessibility as an act of care rather than burden, and how to build spaces with autistic people in mind.
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Ramadan events at UBC Vancouver
As Ramadan begins, we wish Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe this spiritual time of fasting, worship & reflection. Throughout Ramadan, student clubs will be hosting Iftars & Taraweeh Prayers for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus.
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IBPOC Connections faculty & staff lunch: Create joy and play (March 9)
IBPOC Connections is co-hosting a staff and faculty lunch with St. John’s College on March 9th from 12:00 – 1:30pm. Focused on creativity and connection, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a prepared menu by the St. John College culinary team, build community, and engage in some arts, crafts, and other expressions of joy.
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Pink Shirt Day (February 22)
Join us as we celebrate and promote Pink Shirt Day at UBC!
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IBPOC Faculty & Staff Get Together: Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrate the last day of Black History Month with an IBPOC Faculty and Staff Get Together organized by the UBC Equity office on February 28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrate the Black History Month and engage with these events and programs happening across the university!
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Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and engage with these events and programs happening across the university and in the community!
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Roadmap for change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC
Join this UBC-wide forum on January 25th, from 2:00 – 3:15pm, to learn about next steps for implementing the recommendations from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report, and how you can build a more equitable and anti-racist UBC.
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Women, Life, Freedom
In support of Iranian staff and faculty impacted by the unfolding violent situation in Iran, the newly formed Iranian Professionals Network, The UBC Persian Club and UBC Equity & Inclusion Office IBPOC Connections will be hosting a community gathering space.
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All-Day Sacred Fire Ceremony at the xʷcı̓cəsəm Garden at UBC Farm
The Indigenous Research Partnership, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and The First Nations House of Learning invite you to an All-Day Sacred Fire Ceremony at xʷci̓cəsəm Garden at UBC Farm, on Friday September 30th, as one way to acknowledge, commemorate and appreciate the Canadian National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (TRC).
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UBC Faculty of Medicine 2022 Commemorative Event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT | Virtual
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Effective Mentorship of Racialized Graduate Students forum
On June 24, attend a day-long forum on effective mentorship of racialized graduate students.
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Community of Care Event
Share reflections with STEM BIPOC women, gender diverse folks, and allies on the recent shootings in Georgia