Learning Session: Navigating Research Security When Applying for CIHR Project Grant

Online virtual event

Join us for a session delivered by the VPRI Research Security team to ensure your CIHR Project Grant application addresses two federal research security policies when applicable: the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) and the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP). This session will provide UBC health researchers with […]

On Campus: Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC)

Courtyard 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Stop by and visit our booth! At the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, we know it takes a village to build a successful business and a thriving business community. Every day, we help entrepreneurs like you achieve your potential—whether it’s making an introduction to that one person who unlocks all those other doors, or getting […]

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What does learning look like at an Age-Friendly University? A panel discussion

Online virtual event

Have you ever wondered if people of all ages can enroll in university courses and fully participate in campus life? As an Age-Friendly University (AFU), UBCO welcomes learners of all ages and actively seeks to challenge the idea that higher education is only for younger adults. This panel will explore “What can UBCO offer you?” […]

Partnering in Research Workshop; How to Keep the Lights On

Online virtual event

Learn how to create a compelling business case, gain practical tools and templates, and explore strategies to achieve financial sustainability for your community-engaged research initiatives.

Researcher Drop-Ins with the CSC, featuring Marjorie Mitchell, Copyright, Scholarly Communications, and Research Data Management Librarian

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Researchers, meet your Okanagan research support team! Come join us to connect with friendly faces who are always there to support solutions for your scholarly communication and digital or data-intensive research needs.

Mental Health Conversations with older adults in community care: a national research study

Online virtual event

Our Canadian healthcare system continues to focus on physical needs versus mental health. Community health and social care providers are well-positioned to talk about mental health with their clients but lack support and training to do so. This presentation discusses how the Mental Health Conversations study is engaging Canadian care providers and older adults in […]

ICER Storyteller Series: with Dr. Rachelle Hole

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

You’re invited to the next I-CER Storyteller Series featuring Dr. Rachelle Hole in conversation with ICER director, Dr. Christine Schreyer. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 Talk will be 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, and lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Via Zoom and In-person in Arts 368 NB Lunch will be provided, and in-person registration is limited […]

Mental health and psychedelics

Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for a discussion about the use of psychedelic therapy for mental health. Panel Experts Laura C Person with lived experience Zach Walsh, PhD Professor, Psychology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBC Okanagan Francois Louw, MD EntheoMed, Kelowna Terra Belliveau, BsN, RN(C) Interior Health Moderator Jordyn Cates Masters student, Psychology, […]

Lacing up for life: the science of women’s running and sports performance

Reichwald Health Sciences Centre (RHS) 1088 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for a conversation to explore the myths, challenges and joy of running throughout life for females, through stories, and science. Presenters Jessica Piasecki PhD Studies female physiology and women’s sport, and her research extends from youth to Master Athletes. She is a member of the UK Athletics Team and represented Great Britain in […]

Researcher Drop-Ins with the CSC, featuring the Office of Research Services and Marjorie Mitchell, Copyright, Scholarly Communications, and Research Data Management Librarian

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Researchers, meet your Okanagan research support team! Come join us to connect with friendly faces who are always there to support solutions for your scholarly communication and digital or data-intensive research needs.

Elements of Style: Co-Writing and Collaboration

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This workshop will answer the question what is co-writing? And look at the benefits and various approaches to co-writing.

Brain injury in women experiencing intimate partner violence

Online virtual event

Brain injury (BI) due to intimate partner violence (IPV) is a under-recognized but remarkably common occurrence primarily affecting women and sex- and gender-minority individuals. This presentation discusses recent research taking place at UBCO and elsewhere examining the impact of IPV-BI on brain function and how the systems put in place to support survivors can be […]

Researcher Drop-Ins with the CSC, featuring the College of Graduate Studies and Writing and Academic Communication Support

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Researchers, meet your Okanagan research support team! Come join us to connect with friendly faces who are always there to support solutions for your scholarly communication and digital or data-intensive research needs.

Reimagining Advance Care Planning through an accessible lens

Online virtual event

Advance Care Planning Canada’s new project, Making Advance Care Planning More Accessible for Persons with Disabilities, centers on developing resources with intersectionality and universal design principles. This presentation will outline project outcomes including the 2024 National ACP Public Poll, an updated ACP guide, and new learning into integrating a supported decision-making approach in ACP. Presenters Karine […]

CANCELLED – Researcher Drop-Ins with the CSC, featuring Marjorie Mitchell, Copyright, Scholarly Communications, and Research Data Management Librarian

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Researchers, meet your Okanagan research support team! Come join us to connect with friendly faces who are always there to support solutions for your scholarly communication and digital or data-intensive research needs.