Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2024
October 23, 2024
Connect with colleagues, learn about cutting edge Faculty of Medicine research projects and the technologies supporting them at the inaugural UBC Medicine Data Management Day in-person or online on Tuesday, November 19.
Presented by the Faculty of Medicine Digital Solutions Data Management Team, Faculty of Medicine researchers will share how they use Data Management team-supported tools to enable and support their research.
Learn about province-wide projects such as a data platform to support substance use care, research and education and a comprehensive provincial intubation registry, a home-based data collection application in perinatal substance use research, and hear about the challenges and benefits of migrating a biobank to electronic data platforms like REDCap and OpenSpecimen. Explore the integration of AI and machine learning in global research initiatives, and learn about what’s new and what’s next from the Faculty of Medicine Data Management Team.
- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 8:30 am–12 pm
- Location: In-person at the Eye Care Centre, Vancouver General Hospital
October 23, 2024
Are you a UBC employee seeking certification as a professional coach and want to apply your new coaching skills and knowledge working with UBC faculty and staff? Apply for the UBC Coaching Internship program.
Through the Coaching Internship program, you will gain valuable experience coaching faculty and staff in addition to professional development, mentorship, and $1,500 towards the tuition cost of the accredited coach training program of your choice.
Apply for the fall intake of the program by Monday, December 2.
Register for the information session on Nov. 1 to learn about coaching as well as the internship program details and timelines, followed by a Q&A.
October 18, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Boost your cybersecurity knowledge at the Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium on Wednesday, October 30.
Register to join sessions, interactive workshops and panel discussions covering best practices for building a phishing-resilient culture, UBC’s information security standards, managing security risks and more.
Cybersecurity tips & support
If you’re looking for support with cybersecurity in the Faculty of Medicine, the Information Security team is here to help. They share five easy steps to stay safe online and help keep you, your family and your friends safe from cybercriminals.
Visit the Information Security page for more tips and resources and to learn how the team can support you through a range of training and consultation services.
October 18, 2024
Explore the transformative impact of generative AI on teaching, learning and research. Register to join Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education on October 29.
Hosted by the UBC Faculty of Education, the virtual lecture will feature Dr. Lilach Mollick, Co-Director of the Generative AI Lab at Wharton and a leading expert at the forefront of AI in education. This event will explore the role of Generative AI in transforming educational practices and how it can be leveraged for the future of learning and teaching.
- Date: Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30–7 pm
- Location: Virtual
October 17, 2024
November 1–30 is Thrive month at UBC, a time when the UBC community comes together to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
Now in its 15th year, the campaign is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible resources, groups, and departments at UBC that work year-round to support mental health and wellbeing. Faculty, staff, students and the broader campus community are invited to explore the variety of ways to connect and resources to support you during November and beyond.
Signature events
Discover signature events happening throughout the month. Get moving with UBC Rec’s Thrive events, connect at the cozy Thrive by the Fire event at UBCV, or grab a free coffee at UBCO’s Thrive kick-off.
Join the Thrive Mental Health Roundtable on November 5. This year’s focus is on creating thriving learning, teaching and working environments at UBC.
October 15, 2024
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seed Program helps you explore and understand the impact of pedagogical choices by providing graduate research assistants, collegial collaborations, and complementary project funding.
Faculty and staff interested in exploring this area of teaching and learning are invited to submit a project proposal by Monday, November 18, 2024.
