Trans* Journeys: Centering Marginalized Voices Through Open Pedagogy and Open Publishing
In Fall 2024, Dr. Isabel Machado’s Introduction to Trans Studies (CSIS 301) students developed illustrated essays analyzing trans memoirs and autobiographies, culminating in the openly published collection, Trans* Journeys: Illustrated Essays of Trans Persons Autobiographies. The assignment encouraged students to engage with trans autobiographical writing traditions, apply careful citation practices, consider accessibility in their work, […]
Open Education at UBCO: March 7 In-Person Events
Come by the UBC Okanagan Library on March 7th for Open Education Week! A series of in-person events will explore the impact of open education on teaching, learning, and accessibility. Whether you’re an instructor, student, or curious about how open educational resources (OER) can make education more affordable and equitable, there’s something for everyone. Don’t […]
OER in Focus – Enhancing STEM learning
Discover how OER can improve understanding in STEM while empowering students along the way.
Join us! Open Education Week 2025
An annual celebration, Open Education Week (OE Week) is an opportunity for actively sharing and learning about the latest achievements in Open Education. As we head closer to Open Education Week, here’s what UBC has planned! OER Project Virtual Showcase and Poster Session Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pmLocation: Online The UBC OER […]
Open-Access Allard Research Portal Reaches One Million Downloads
The Peter A. Allard School of Law’s open-access research portal, the Allard Research Commons, has reached a significant new milestone with one million downloads of its research papers by users worldwide. Launched in 2017 with the goal of making Allard Law research more accessible, the Allard Research Commons hosts a wide range of scholarly works, […]
OER in Focus – Bringing an Innovative Approach to Course Design
Explore OER UBC-funded projects that integrate programming tools, immersive 3D models, and real-life datasets to enhance learning.
Call for Group Nominations for UBC OER Excellence and Impact Awards
The OER Excellence and Impact Awards consists of one individual and one team-based award of $5,000 per campus. Any member of the UBC community can nominate an individual faculty member or group for the award and self-nominations are welcome.
UBC Open Access Week 2024: Event Recordings Now Live!
Couldn’t attend all of UBC Open Access Week events? Select event recordings are now available!
Open Access Week 2024
Join UBC Vancouver Library, UBC Okanagan Library, the CTLT Vancouver, and the CTL Okanagan for sessions on various topics related to open access to research & education.
Call for Proposals for OER Grants
Faculty and staff in Vancouver are invited to submit proposals for grants that support the use of open educational resources (OER) in UBC Vancouver credit courses. OER are freely accessible educational materials that permit open use, modification, and adaptation. Since 2019, over $991,000 in OER grant funding has been awarded to 96 projects across 12 […]
