Career Connections: CIBC Careers in Commercial Banking

Online virtual event

This session offers attendees an opportunity to explore career possibilities within CIBC’s Commercial Banking team and gain insights into the finance industry. Participants will learn about the Commercial Banking sector, key roles, and potential career progression paths. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to connect with commercial banking leaders and industry professionals to determine if […]

Practical Strategies for Addressing Grief in the Workplace

Online virtual event

Imagine that your coworker has just experienced a significant loss and is now coming back to work. How do you support them in their transition back into the work environment? What do you say? What do you do?

Free

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics and Bayesian Epistemology

Online virtual event

This workshop will introduce key ideas using clear mathematical notation while relating the concepts to the larger picture of Bayesian statistical inference and the Bayesian perspective of randomness, states of knowledge, and epistemology.

Free

Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Online virtual event

Many of us support others in our roles at UBC, whether by providing guidance to students, offering frontline services, or managing faculty and staff as a leader. The demands of these roles, in conjunction with administrative and other work responsibilities, can make us vulnerable to compassion fatigue and burnout.

Compassion fatigue refers to the emotional and physical exhaustion that can result from caring for others. Burnout is the broader experience of chronic workplace stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.

This one-hour workshop will equip participants with practical tools for identifying and addressing signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and burnout in the workplace.

Free

Research in action: Virtual Reality for older adults

Online virtual event

In this presentation, we will share some insights from the latest research on virtual reality for older adults, focusing on the creation of this novel technology with older adults and opportunities for social connection. Presenter Jaisie Sin, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Information Technology Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton University REGISTER HERE Free and […]

An Intro to Bayesian Stats with Cats

Online virtual event

This workshop will introduce key ideas using discipline-agnostic examples and common language while illustrating how to view the world from a Bayesian perspective.

Free

Career Connection: KPMG

Online virtual event

Want to stand out in the hiring process—especially with KPMG? This exclusive coaching session, hosted by KPMG, is your chance to refine your resume, cover letter, and personal brand before job postings go live in mid-March. Why You Should Attend: Insider Tips from KPMG—Learn directly from recruiters what they look for in top candidates. Resume […]

Student Loans for Summer Session

Online virtual event

Learn more about the eligibility requirements for Canadian student loans and the UBC Bursary Program for courses taken over the summer.

Bugs ‘r us: Healthy living and aging with our microbes

Online virtual event

This presentation will discuss what the microbiome is, and more importantly its impact on healthy aging.  This includes various ways to improve your microbiome such as diet, and its association with both health and disease. Presenter B. Brett Finlay, PhD, OBC, OC Michael Smith Laboratories Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Immunology University of British Columbia […]

AI for Modern Medical Challenges

Online virtual event

Using accessible platforms like Google Colab, participants will learn to apply AI tools that enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatments, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. This is a must-attend session for healthcare professionals and data scientists eager to address the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions through AI.