Unlocking the potential of peer support to improve men’s mental health
Approximately one of every five men in Canada will experience a mental health challenge this year. Many will avoid or delay seeking support, which can lead to devastating results. Dr. Paul Sharp, a postdoctoral fellow with UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program and member of the Reducing Male Suicide Research Excellence Cluster, would like to help men find ways […]
UBC Library celebrates 10-year funding partnership with the Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education
Please visit https://about.library.ubc.ca/2023/06/01/ubc-library-celebrates-10-year-funding-partnership-with-the-networks-of-inquiry-and-indigenous-education/ to read the story.
SALA co-leads exhibit highlighting Canada’s housing crisis at Venice Biennale
Starting May 20, Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA), a collective of architects, students, researchers and activists, will bring Canada’s housing crisis to the global stage at the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture. As the country’s representative to the world’s biggest architecture festival, AAHA’s Not For Sale! exhibit shines a light on the need for safe, equitable and affordable housing in […]
From science fiction to classroom reality: How UBC instructors are using AI as a teaching tool
Meet ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, two new artificial intelligence-powered teaching assistants (created by OpenAI and Microsoft, respectively) that are ready and available to help third-year engineering physics students at UBC who might be looking for help with their homework or assignments. While students do have the option of talking to two real-life human TAs in […]
Reconciliation, one keystroke at a time
Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2023/05/31/new-ubc-font-whitney-salishan-language/ to read the story
Tania Willard is bringing creative thinkers together
Please visit https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/05/23/tania-willard-is-bringing-creative-thinkers-together/ to read the story.
UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern B.C.
Based out of Prince George, the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program was expanded last fall with the goal of inspiring more OT graduates to stay and practice in northern, rural and remote communities across B.C., as well as increase access to OT services for patients. Created with funding from the B.C. Government, the program […]
Xikomaniso: New forestry research initiatives in Africa
Professors Dr. David Bunn and Dr. Melissa McHale are paving the way for new forestry research initiatives in Africa. As part of a $750,000 grant from NASA, Dr. Bunn and Dr. McHale are working to develop an ecological forecasting system for South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the surrounding region. The project, which involves collaborating with […]
New art connects the Reconciliation Pole to Musqueam territory
Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2023/05/11/new-art-connects-the-reconciliation-pole-to-musqueam-territory/ to read the story.
Apply for the 2023 Partnership Recognition & Exploration Fund
UBC Community Engagement is now accepting applications for the 2023 Partnership Recognition & Exploration Fund. The Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund awards up to $1,500 to fill small resource gaps and empower community partners to build reciprocal relationships with UBC students, faculty, and staff. We especially welcome applications for projects that advance: Funding is available […]