For more workshops, webinars, and events visit the Workplace Learning Ecosystem.
Events
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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You@UBC: Navigating Your Development Journey (November 2026)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This interactive session will combine speakers and activities to explore the professional development resources available at UBC. You will be invited to actively participate in discussion activities to support you in planning your development journey at UBC. You will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues and hear examples of how other staff have leveraged learning and professional development in their own ways.
- HR
- Learning
- Orientation
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Beyond the Pressure to Thrive: Teachings from the Medicine Basket with Len Pierre
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
What does it mean to thrive in a world that so often asks us to do more, carry more, and become more?
- HR
- Wellbeing
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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Men’s Mental Health: A conversation with UBC researchers and practitioners
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Moderated by Professor John Oliffe, students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a special webinar on men’s mental health.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Benefits FYI
- Healthy UBC
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Mental Health First Aid Essentials
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available. The practical skills of MHFA help you develop the confidence and peace of mind knowing you can support those around you, and your ability to self-care and prioritize your well-being while supporting others. Designed to be accessible and applicable across many settings, Essentials offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles. Participants will:
- HR
- Healthy UBC
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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Impact of grief on the working brain
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop will provide an opportunity for professionals to participate in a facilitated discussion about grief in the work environment, specifically the "grieving" brain", and to better understand their role in fostering more compassionate, grief-informed conversations within the workplace.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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Welcome to UBC Orientation - December 2026 (In-Person)
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
Welcome to UBC! Whether your role drives academics or operations, everyone at UBC is part of our vibrant community, working together to shape the future of research, learning, and work. Join us for this orientation session to learn more about UBC, the campus community, and the opportunities available here for you.
- HR
- Community
- Orientation
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The Future Is Disabled: Building Disability Culture on Campus
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The CWA welcomes Anne McGuire and Kelly Fritsch to talk about disability cultures on campus in recognition of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Accessibility