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Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice
At the Peter A. Allard School of Law, professors Jon Festinger, K.C., and Nikos Harris, K.C., are exploring how technology can better support students as they navigate the demands of clinical legal education. These programs offer invaluable hands‑on experience serving clients with limited means, but they also require students to manage complex facts, evolving legal…
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AI Adoption: British Columbia pharmacists experiment with new tools
A project of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GENRx is a virtual patient simulation platform led by Fong Chan, co-assistant director of the E2P PharmD Program, and Jamie Yuen, assistant director of the UBC Pharmacists Clinic. The idea was inspired by the emergence of AI large language models such as ChatGPT…
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UBC Cloud Innovation Centre’s role in advancing UBC’s Strategic Directions
With the launch of its refreshed strategic plan UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025-2030 earlier this fall, UBC has a renewed vision for research, teaching, innovation, and community impact. At the same time, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC or CIC) continues to grow and emerge as an influential driver of many of the new strategic priorities. Here’s how CIC is helping bring the UBC’s strategic plan to life:
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Reflecting on the UBC CIC Generative AI and Sustainability Hackathon
The UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC) Generative AI and Sustainability hackathon on October 5, 2024, brought together students with a shared passion for technology and sustainability. Hosted at the Sauder Learning Labs, the event was filled with energy from the outset, as participants collaborated to create innovative solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud…
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The CIC Experience: Victoria Li
Working as a Project Assistant at the UBC Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) has been a journey of transformation, marked by delightful surprises and a genuine sense of community. As I take a reflective pause on my co-op term, it becomes evident that the CIC is not merely a workplace; it is a vibrant tapestry woven…
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The student perspective: Sophie Mok
I am a co-op student and have been working as a Project Assistant at the UBC CIC since January 2023. With my time at the CIC set to end in a few days, a lot of thoughts come to my mind as I reflect on my journey and growth as an employee here.