Engage in Global Challenges
With leading researchers in today’s critical issues, from climate action to democracy to health outcomes, combined with our focus on developing entrepreneurship and a global mindset in our students, we effect positive outcomes. Working with peers and colleagues around the world, these efforts are underpinned by our shared commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Upcoming events on this topic
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Spotlights: Misinformation and the Toxic Drug Crisis
Since BC’s Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency on the toxic drug crisis in 2016, British Columbia continues to experience the highest number of overdose deaths among Canadian jurisdictions. We're teaming up with Science World Spotlights for a thought-provoking panel discussion on addressing misinformation surrounding the toxic drug crisis in B.C.
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2024 Sterling Prize Ceremony and Lecture with Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté is the 2024 recipient of the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy, in recognition of his work exploring the links between trauma and health and championing the concept of trauma-informed healing.
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Past events on this topic
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Thu, 14 Sep 2023
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Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Thu, 25 May 2023
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Fri, 05 May 2023
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Thu, 26 Jan 2023
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Wed, 25 Jan 2023
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Thu, 15 Sep 2022
Featured content
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Sustainable Housing: Achieving a Future for Everyone
Victoria Barclay, MA, UBC Department of Sociology
What comes to mind when you hear the word “infrastructure”? Maybe you think of bridges, roads, or transit systems. Perhaps you think of water or waste systems. But how about housing?
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