Below is a list of training and events relating to advanced research computing. This list includes events hosted by UBC and external partners.
Training & Resources
Upcoming Events
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October 14, 2026
AI Governance in Practice: Why Attention to Impact Matters
Previous research has highlighted significant concerns about how AI and ADS uses in Canada lead to increasing surveillance and are introduced without adequate human and civil rights protections (Molnar and Gill 2018, Robertson et al. 2020, Raso 2021, Bennett et al. 2014,). More research is needed…
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October 15, 2026
Malice in Agentland: Down the Rabbit Hole of Backdoors in the AI Supply Chain
While finetuning AI agents on interaction data, such as web browsing or tool use -- improves their capabilities, it also introduces critical security vulnerabilities within the agentic AI supply chain. We show that adversaries can effectively poison the data collection pipeline at multiple stages…
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October 20, 2026
Before You Click Accept: How to Decide What Privacy Risks to Inherit
Every AI tool comes with a license agreement, and every license agreement is a privacy decision. The terms buried in that click determine where data gets processed, whether inputs train models, and what happens when something goes wrong. For researchers using AI for grant drafts, correspondence,…
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October 21, 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 individuals who have recently gained access to Sockeye, UBC’s high-performance computing (HPC) platform.The first 30 minutes will cover…
Past Events
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October 14, 2026
AI Governance in Practice: Why Attention to Impact Matters
Previous research has highlighted significant concerns about how AI and ADS uses in Canada lead to increasing surveillance and are introduced without adequate human and civil rights protections (Molnar and Gill 2018, Robertson et al. 2020, Raso 2021, Bennett et al. 2014,). More research is needed…
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October 13, 2026
AI Fireside Chat: Responsible Use of AI in Academia: Opportunities, Risks, and Research Integrity
Artificial intelligence is transforming the enterprise, academic and research landscapes, from accelerating discovery and data analysis to reshaping teaching, publishing, and scholarly communication. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation, they also raise critical…
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October 13, 2026
Don’t Go Solo on Privacy: Building Personal Information Protection Together
With recent updates to privacy legislation across multiple provinces in Canada, personal information protection in research settings is often confusing and challenging for both researchers and research administration. This webinar will highlight the complexities in applying current Quebec privacy…