Use the search bars below to see what events we've had in the past. If you attended an event and want to watch the recording, check out our YouTube channel. Interested in collaborating on an event? Get in touch with our Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives.
Past Events
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September 26, 2019
Women & Social Justice - Sixth Annual Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium
Rosemary Brown worked tirelessly to address social justice issues in our society, and we are working to maintain her legacy. About this Event Annual Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium was launched in 2014 as a means of bringing academics and students, service-providers, and the broader…
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September 23, 2019Women's Health Seminar Series: Dr. Liisa Galea presents Lost in Translation? The case for Women’s Health Research
Dr. Liisa Galea is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, member of the Centre for Brain Health, Director of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at UBC and Scientific Advisor at Women’s Health Research Institute. Dr. Galea is also the lead of the Women's Health…
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September 21, 2019Sexual Pain in Endometriosis Workshop
About this Event This is a one-day workshop for people with endometriosis along with their families, friends, and partners to learn about causes of sexual pain in endometriosis and tools to manage this pain. Guest Speakers include; Dr. Lori Brotto, Canadian psychologist best known…
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September 19, 2019
Shaping a Healthy Future for Young Women
Join the Women's Health Research Institute for a fun and informative evening learning about healthy living for young women! About this Event The evening will feature four short presentations on mental wellness, sexual health, physical activity, and STI prevention, as well as a Q&A with…
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September 16, 2019
EMBRACING DIMENSIONS: EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE CANADIAN POST-SECONDARY SYSTEM
Imogen Coe, Chemistry and Biology, Ryerson University; Cecil H. and Ida Green Visiting Professor Coach House, Green College, UBC Monday, September 16, 5-6:30 pm, with reception to follow In recent years, embedding the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into the…
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September 4, 2019
SAVE THE DATE / CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | 2019 WHRI Women's Sexual Health Day
World Sexual Health Day is an awareness day managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), a global advocacy organization committed to promoting best practices in sexual health. It is celebrated annually on September 4th and attempts to break down social and cultural taboos associated…
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July 12, 2019MOKITA 2019 | Conversations for a Healthy Midlife
Midlife has an incredible way of shining a big bright light on who we are, what we want in life, who we want to share it with and how we choose to take care of ourselves. No one knows this truth better than renowned singer/songwriter & author, JANN ARDEN. Her career highlights…
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June 21, 2019
BC Women’s Research Rounds Presents Dr. Sarah Munro
Title: Knowledge translation methods for partnering with policy makers, providers, and the public: Navigating values and hard choices in women’s health research Presenter: Dr. Sarah Munro Date: Friday June 21 , 2019 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Room D308 –…
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May 31, 2019
Women’s Health Research Symposium 2019