View some of our and others' previous events.
Past Events
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March 23, 2023
Contemporary Perspectives on Language Research
In this two-session dialogue with Visiting Scholars, sponsored by LLED and Language Sciences, we expand our analytical lens and engage with diverse epistemologies, tools, and methods in language research. How can writing stories and using digital tools to analyze data and represent findings…
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March 22, 2023
UBC LLED Talks - Luncheon with Dr. Sinfree Makoni, Penn State University
We would like to invite Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows to a luncheon with Dr. Sinfree Makoni, Penn State University, on Wednesday, March 22, at 12:30pm. This event is free and to be hosted in the Multipurpose Room (PCN 2012), Ponderosa Commons North, UBC. Registration for…
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March 17, 2023Language Sciences Talk - Dr. Darko Odic on "What the representational format of perceptual magnitudes tells us about language, math, and metacognition"
Join us at the Dodson Room in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on Friday, March 17th, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 pm for the next Language Science Talk featuring Dr. Darko Odic. Dr. Janet Werker, Language Sciences Co-Director will be moderating this event. Registration for this event…
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March 11, 2023Vive les artistes multilingues
Célébrez la langue et l'identité de votre famille à travers l'art ! Les familles avec des enfants âgés de 5 à 10 ans sont invitées à participer à une activité où ils réfléchiront à leur langue tout en s'amusant ! A travers la création de plusieurs toiles, les enfants représenteront leur identité…
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March 9, 2023CODA: Film-Screening & Expert Panel
Join UBC Language Sciences and Douglas College's Interpreting Program on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 6:00-9:00pm for a screening of the 2021 Academy Award winning film, CODA! The screening will be followed by a panel of CODAs, moderated by ASL specialist and interpreter, Nigel Howard. This event…
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March 4, 2023Community Presentation: Signing Songs with Dr. Kristin Snoddon
Join us on March 4th from 3:00-4:30pm at the Douglas College New Westminster campus, Room N4306, for this special community event! Dr. Kristin Snoddon, Associate Professor with the School of Early Childhood Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University, will be presenting her new research and film,…
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March 3, 2023Beyond Optimization and Operations: Data for People
Join UBC's Data Science Institute on March 3rd for, 'Beyond Optimiztaion and Operations: Data for People' featuring Ryam Hum, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Data and Information, Canada Energy Regulator. RSVP Today! Too often organizations focus on utillizing data to optimize…
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March 3, 2023Language Sciences Talk - Dr. Kristin Snoddon on "Signing Songs and the Mediation of Semiotic Repertoires" (Presentation)
Join us at the Dodson Room in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 pm for the next Language Science Talk featuring Dr. Kristin Snoddon. Dr. Janet Werker, Language Sciences Co-Director will be moderating this event. Registration for this event…
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February 17 - February 18, 2023Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC)
The 7th annual Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC) will be held virtually on February 17th and 18th, 2023. The Plenary Speaker theme for this year is “Mediums of Communication” Dynamic and ever-changing, communication is a ubiquitous force that shapes our…
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February 16, 2023Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: All Things Language!
Do you want to share your expertise and knowledge of language with the world? Join us on Thursday, February 16th from 2:30-4:00pm for the first ever Language Sciences Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: All Things Language! RSVP At this virtual event, you’ll work collaboratively with other UBC and UBCO…