Balancing Intellectual Freedom and Medical Disinformation in Canadian Libraries
The study, led by UBC iSchool alumni and faculty, aims to understand the experiences of library workers in responding to situations related to medical disinformation.
A tribute to Sylvia Crooks, Professor Emerita
Professor Sylvia Crooks passed away in Vancouver on May 26. She was a faculty member for 16 years and taught in our School until retiring in 2002.
Understanding Community-University Knowledge Exchange
This OER is a useful tool for infusing community perspectives in discussions of scholarly communication; promoting ethical research practices, and supporting librarians working with diverse communities.
Dr. Abdul-Mageed named Canada Research Chair in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning
His research focuses on Natural Language Processing, a field aiming at teaching machines to understand and generate human language.
A tribute to Dr. Ronald Hagler, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Hagler passed away in Vancouver on May 20. He joined the school in 1961 and served as an instructor, assistant professor and full professor for 38 years.
Dr. Abdul-Mageed Launches a New Platform for Deep Learning Training
Learnera.ai offers free-to-access hands-on Deep Learning (DL) training. Its main goal is to support individuals with basic or no prior knowledge of machine learning.
Can Blockchain Technology Be Used as a Tool for Social Good?
Learn more about 400 Drums and My Personal Health Wallet, two stories that show the socially beneficial potential of Blockchain and Web3 technologies.
Searching for Trust
Dr. Lemieux’s new book explores the intersection of trust, disinformation, and blockchain technology in an age of heightened institutional and epistemic mistrust.
Web 3.0 – A Decentralized Internet that Could Be Based on Blockchain Technology
In this podcast, Dr. Lemieux talks about how blockchain could have profound implications on the way the internet works, particularly the attention economy.
Amy Perreault receives 2021 President’s Service Award for Excellence
These awards recognize staff members who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements.