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» Faculty of Medicine » Home » 2018 » November » 30 » UBC Sustainability News

UBC Sustainability News

November 2018
This newsletter features events, news, courses and research on sustainability at UBC. It is produced by UBC’s Sustainability Initiative.
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Annual Sustainability Report 2017-18 

UBC’s Sustainability Initiative is proud to release the Annual Sustainability Report 2017-18. Find out how UBC is putting sustainability at the heart of teaching, learning and research, operations and infrastructure, and community.
Download the report >>

Future of Food Dialogue Series


November 28
Join Dr. Stacy Philpott as she explores the impacts of local landscape and gardener characteristics on diversity, ecological networks, and ecosystem services in urban agroecosystems.

Join us! >> 

UBC Winterfest 2018


November 29
Winterfest is back for its fifth year, hosted by UBC Common Energy. Celebrate the last week of school with live music, sustainable holiday market, workshops, and free hot chocolate!

Find out more  >>

Basketry with Invasive Species

December 4
Learn how to weave with invasive plants and garden clippings! This workshop will cover the basics of twining – one of the most important techniques practiced by BC First Nations groups and European people.

Find out more  >>

SCARP Symposium

Proposal deadline December 10
Registration closes March 1, 2019

You’re invited to the 11th Annual School of Community and Regional (SCARP) Student Symposium. The theme, [Re]present, is about coming together to reflect on our history, re-examine how we engage in planning practice, and redefine our future.

Find out more >>
Submit a Breakout Session Proposal >>

Sustainability Scholars winter 2019

 

Apply now!
A new paid internship opportunity from UBC’s Sustainability Scholars Program. The successful candidate will undertake an assessment of research collaborations between UBC and the City of Vancouver.

Find out more and apply >>

 

Sustainability Conference Support

Deadline November 30
UBC’s Sustainability Initiative (USI) is excited to offer Student Sustainability Network (SSN) members the opportunity to apply for funding to attend a sustainability-related conference.

Find out more >>

Bike to Work (+School) Week Wrap Up 

During the wet week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, 2018, the bi-annual regional BTWW competition saw 315 UBC riders on 77 teams collectively ride 18,500 kilometres and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4,000kg.

Check out the photos on Facebook >>

Read more >>

Tree Canopy Bus Shelter

Campaign ends January 9, 2019
Make an impact for a greener tomorrow. Support this UBC student-led interdisciplinary design project by 25 students in landscape architecture to address climate change across the UBC campus!

Find out more >>
Watch the video >> 

The Colours of Food Insecurity


A new online art exhibit paints an amazing picture of the global food system through colour and data-driven visualization. The research underlying this exhibit helps inform sustainable decision-making.

Find out more >>

e@UBC Social Venture Stream

Applications close November 30
The entrepreneurship@UBC Social Venture stream supports impact-driven entrepreneurs whose main goal is to solve a pressing social, environmental and / or economic issue. Applications for the 2019 cohort are open now!

Apply today >>

World’s Challenge Challenge

Applications close December 16
The World’s Challenge Challenge is a competition hosted by the UBC Global Lounge which seeks to engage students on international issues and encourage them to play a part in sparking social change. Teams of students pitch solutions to global problems for a chance to win $6,000.

Find out more and submit your idea>>

Wellbeing: 10-minute ways to feel better

Paper writing and exam season is upon us, which can make managing our time a challenge — unless you’ve got 10-minute tips like these.Check out the tips! >> 
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