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Indigenous data stewardship stands against extractivist AI

Indigenous peoples have continually asked users of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to exercise caution even as it continues to wreak havoc in the domains of knowledge production. With AI’s algorithmic harvesting of data, knowledge, artistic creations, conversations, and interactions becoming increasingly uncontrollable, users must reflect on these processes. Experts encourage supporting sustainable AI-powered content generation practices that avoid perpetuating the extractivist logic characteristic of settler colonialism.

Centering Indigenous voices in the culture of medicine

Every session of the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Speaker Series opens with a song. Seated in his study, surrounded by books and carvings, Derek K. Thompson – Thlaapkiituup welcomes guest speakers from Indigenous communities across B.C. and Canada with a song of greeting sung to the rhythm of a traditional circular drum.

Share your feedback on proposed amendments to the Retired Faculty Appointment Policy (AP1)

The UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Retired Faculty Appointment Policy (AP1) by July 22.Find out more

Study on architecture of the heart offers better understanding of human evolution

Progress update on the implementation of institutional equity and anti-racism priorities

I would like to invite you and your team members to attend a virtual information session on June 25 to learn more about UBC’s efforts, ongoing initiatives and progress in implementing equity and anti-racism priorities.

New UBC research facility accelerates innovation in BC’s hydrogen energy sector

Apply to join the UBC delegation for COP29

Join UBC’s delegation at COP29 to engage with the international climate negotiation process, share UBC’s leading research and climate actions, and build new partnerships with people from around the globe.The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. 11 to 22. 

Large TLEF special call for Generative AI collaborative cluster grants

Faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation projects by 3pm on July 25, 2024.

UBC researchers receive NFRF funding to explore disruptive and climate change research

15 UBC-led projects have been awarded a combined total of $9.6 million through two competitions to conduct research that has the potential to have game-changing impacts.Of these 15 projects, four projects are focused on climate and mitigation have been awarded a combined $6.86 million. The remaining 11 projects have been awarded a combined $2.75 million as part of the NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration Stream.

Staff in focus: Taryn Alessandra Cigagna

Taryn from Campus and Community Planning engages with the UBC community on climate action and sustainability initiatives as part of her role. Learn more about how she's partnering with faculty and staff to address one of the biggest global challenges of our time.