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Criminal Minds, Risky Brains: The scientific obsession with the ‘Born Criminal’—and why it’s wrong

2026 BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK – ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED NEUROETHICS LECTURE 2026 Distinguished Neuroethics Speaker: Oliver Rollins, PhD, Old Dominion Career Development Professor and Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Event details: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM C300 Theatre, UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, […]

Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care

Explore how UBC brain science, emerging technologies and compassion are coming together to shape the future of mental health. Mental health research is entering a bold new era. As rates of depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions continue to rise, researchers at UBC are developing groundbreaking tools to offer new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and […]

Connected Minds: Exploring the Intersection of Brains, Machines & Society

Monday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Event page: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/connected-minds-exploring-the-intersection-of-brains-machines-society-tickets-1318763981569?aff=oddtdtcreator The Connected Minds Conference 2025 promises to be a dynamic and inspiring gathering, where ideas and innovation come alive. This October, we’ll convene academics, community and industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the intersection of […]