Training & Resources

Below is a list of training and events relating to advanced research computing. This list includes events hosted by UBC and external partners.

Upcoming Events

  1. August 25, 2026

    UBC ARC Sockeye Onboarding Session

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Sockeye Onboarding SessionThis training session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. This 60-minute session is designed for those who have recently gained access to Sockeye, UBC’s high-performance computing platform.The first 30 minutes will cover:How to…

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  2. September 17, 2026

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Information Session

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Information SessionWorking with large or complex datasets?Learn how UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) can help accelerate and support your research. In this one-hour virtual session, you'll get an introduction to ARC’s services, including high-performance…

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  3. September 22, 2026

    UBC ARC Sockeye Onboarding Session

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Sockeye Onboarding SessionThis training session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. This 60-minute session is designed for those who have recently gained access to Sockeye, UBC’s high-performance computing platform.The first 30 minutes will cover:How to…

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Past Events

  1. July 15, 2026

    UBC ARC Sockeye Onboarding Session

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Sockeye Onboarding SessionThis training session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. This 60-minute session is designed for those who have recently gained access to Sockeye, UBC’s high-performance computing platform.The first 30 minutes will cover:How to…

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  2. June 17, 2026

    UBC ARC Sockeye Onboarding Session

    UBC Advanced Research Computing Sockeye Onboarding SessionThis training session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. This 60-minute session is designed for those who have recently gained access to Sockeye, UBC’s high-performance computing platform.The first 30 minutes will cover:How to…

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  3. June 16, 2026

    Hype-Busters: Backing away from the AI Post Quantum Fear Machine

    This session is hosted by the Digital Research Alliance Training and Awareness Working Group.Event DescriptionWith headlines like "Here’s Why AI May Be Extremely Dangerous" or "The Quantum Threat to Encryption" and "Quantum Computers Just Broke RSA Encryption" or "AI Fears Become Reality In The…

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Advanced Research Computing signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

Advanced Research Computing

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Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
E-mail arc.support@ubc.ca

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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