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UBC Data Science Institute
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The UBC Data Science Institute is an initiative designed to incubate and accelerate research, innovation and training in data-intensive science in BC and beyond. https://dsi.ubc.ca/
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Join us for a talk titled "The Importance of Trustworthy AI in Heavily Regulated Domains" by Dr. Lovedeep Gondara, Head of AI R&D at Vanguard - Monday, March 2 at 5pm - ESB 5104. Please RSVP 👉https://my.cs.ubc.ca/event/2026/03/dsi-talk-importance-trustworthy-ai-heavily @science.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Data Science for Social Good Program application deadline is this Saturday, January 31 at 11:45pm (PST) ⏰If you are a UBC student looking for a paid summer opportunity to advance your data science skills with real-world social impact, check out our DSSG 👉 dsi.ubc.ca/data-science...
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The DSSG program at UBC is an interdisciplinary summer research program that brings together data providers and domain experts to work with talented students (i.e., DSSG Fellows) on data-intensive pro...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Now accepting project proposals from PIs in Faculty of Science for our Data Science Catalyst Program. For further info 👉https://dsi.ubc.ca/data-science-catalyst-program Submission deadline is Monday, March 2. We look fwd to receiving projects from all disciplines in the Faculty! @science.ubc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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🗓️ Application deadline for the Data Science for Social Good Program is Saturday, January 31 at 11:45pm! Eligible students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply ☺️For more info: dsi.ubc.ca/data-science...
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Patient records and clinical notes hold valuable insights. The UBC Micro-certificate in Natural Language Processing to Improve Patient Care helps healthcare professionals use AI, NLP, and LLMs to turn text into actionable knowledge.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Join Women In Data Science (WiDS) x Lululemon: Solidarity in Practice—Launching Your Data Science Career!

Connect with women in tech, enjoy mindful movement, IDEA exercises, a fireside chat & win Lululemon swag.

📍KAIS 2020/2030
📆 Jan 15
🕞3:30–5 PM

‼️RSVP by Jan 10 👉 tinyurl.com/yw7dwz8u
WiDS x Lululemon Event
Thank you for your interest in the WiDS x Lululemon Collaboration event - "Solidarity in Practice: Launching Your Data Science Career!" This event invites women to connect with industry professionals ...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Huge thanks to all our collaborators and partners for a great 2025. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead! 🤩 @science.ubc.ca @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca @datahealthubc.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Learn how to leverage pre-trained language models for automated table extraction from various types of documents for research. Join C2E2 on Jan. 19 for a spotlight session featuring Dr. Raymond Ng: https://ow.ly/UxFS50XHxvy UBC Data Science Institute UBC Data Science & Health Cluster (DASH)
Health Care Applications with Natural Language Processing | Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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📣Applications for the 2026 Data Science for Social Good Program now open! If you are passionate about leveraging data to create meaningful social impact and meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply✨ dsi.ubc.ca/data-science... @stat.ubc.ca @science.ubc.ca @arts.ubc.ca
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The Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Program at the University of British Columbia is an interdisciplinary summer research program that brings together data providers and domain experts to work wit...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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REMINDER: Our “A Glimpse into the Work of a Mathematical Statistician” presentation takes place on Mon, Oct 20 at 11 AM.

If you ever wondered how mathematical statistics is used at Statistics Canada, this presentation is for you!

📍ANGU 254 (2053 Main Mall)

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October 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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⏰ Don’t miss the Early Bird rates (ends Oct 15)!

AI & the Future of Medicine
📅 Nov 15–16 | 📍 UBC Vancouver

Day 1: Free
Day 2: $15 (academics) / $150 (industry)

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October 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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DSSG Fellows wrapped up their 14-week program with final presentations last week! Throughout the summer, Fellows gained hands-on experience in data science, expanded their knowledge in new domains, and built strong team connections. tinyurl.com/4z2aa4fa Congratulations!! 🎉👏🥳 @science.ubc.ca
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🤖💙 Machine Learning & Health: Predict, Diagnose, Innovate for Better Care
📅 Thu, Aug 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | Online
JBCCHR & WHRI for a rapid-fire panel on ML in healthcare — from real-world use cases to ethical, scalable solutions.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2kk45wv3
Machine Learning & Health: Predict, Diagnose, Innovate for Better Care
Explore how machine learning is transforming healthcare through prediction, diagnosis, and innovation. Join us for this exciting session!
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August 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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📢 The UBC AI & Health Network Fellows Program is now accepting applications! $100K to support postdocs in AI & health, incl. a cancer-specific stream. Apply by Sept 8, 2025 at noon. Early career PIs encouraged!
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Funding Opportunities - AI & Health Network
UBC AI & Health Network Fellows Program The UBC AI and Health Network Fellows Program aims to enhance the delivery of advanced training and mentorship to cultivate future leaders who will drive innova...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Discover the power of health data analytics with UBC’s Micro-certificate!
3 online courses + live sessions designed for health pros & researchers.
Funding up to $3,500 via StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.
Join our info session to learn more! 👩‍🏫
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UBC Health Data Analytics Micro-Certificate Program Information Session
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August 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Our DSSG fellows returned from 2-week visit to University of Hong Kong (HKU), thanks to their generous support! This is the first time collaborating with a university outside North America in our 9-year history of DSSG and we look forward to welcoming HKU team to UBC in August!🤩 @science.ubc.ca
June 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Led by Dr. Raymond Ng and Dr. Anita Palepu, Head of UBC Medicine, UBC’s new AI and Health Network unites top minds and partners to transform care across B.C. and Canada.
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Delivering AI’s promise of better health care   - AI & Health Network
Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Huge congrats to Data Science for Social Good team from 2019 presenting at Int'l Workshop on Data-Driven Smart Cities workshop held during the IEEE Int'l Conference on Data Engineering in Hong Kong last week! 👏More info: tinyurl.com/5f5aeje4 & tinyurl.com/3yeutume 🥳
May 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Considering a minor? #DataScience may be for you!

Visit datascience.ubc.ca/minor for more information.
May 26, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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May 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The deadline for Data Science Catalyst Program proposal submission has been extended to Sunday, June 1 at 11pm. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
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📣Attention FoS PIs: we are now accepting proposals for Round 3 of the Data Science Catalyst Program! Please submit by Sunday, May 18 at 11pm. Further details and info about selected projects from Rounds 1 & 2 are available here 👉 dsi.ubc.ca/data-science... @science.ubc.ca
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May 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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We are excited to share that 2025 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) program officially kicked off this week! ✨We are incredibly grateful to @science.ubc.ca, UBC Career Center, and CIFAR for their generous support for making this program possible 🤩 dsi.ubc.ca/data-science...
May 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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📣 Join us May 15 @UBC for “AI & Digital Health in Rural Communities” – an interactive event exploring strategies for developing and integrating AI and digital health tools into rural and indigenous health system. Register now. Limited space! #RuralHealth #AIinHealth
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May 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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We participated in UBC Sports Day last Friday - what a beautiful, sunny day filled with fun and engaging activities! A huge thank you to UBC HR, UBC Rec, UBC Kinesiology, UBC Wellness Ctr, and all the volunteers for making it happen! 🤩
May 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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📣Attention FoS PIs: we are now accepting proposals for Round 3 of the Data Science Catalyst Program! Please submit by Sunday, May 18 at 11pm. Further details and info about selected projects from Rounds 1 & 2 are available here 👉 dsi.ubc.ca/data-science... @science.ubc.ca
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April 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM