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@liisapeace.bsky.social
Human, We are all Connected, mom, professor, pediatric OT researcher, Canadian, Views = my own.
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Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
nice reminder about the benefit of winter towards the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmH-...
Quantum Biology with Dr Catherine Clinton
YouTube video by Pam Gregory
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November 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Changes in the US.
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Paper from Dr. Xiaoxu Ding's thesis! Key take aways: Decision makers should support hybrid models, maintain strong in-person care, and expand virtual services to improve accessibility and outcomes for youth. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ubcrhsc.bsky.social @foundrybc.bsky.social
Virtual, In-Person and Hybrid Utilization Patterns of Youth Accessing Integrated Youth Services: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Youth Ages 12–24
Youth mental health and substance use issues are rising worldwide, along with barriers to timely, culturally, and developmentally appropriate care. In…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Over 5,000 researchers oppose order to share 25 years of federal grant applicant data
Open letter against sharing federal grant applicant data
More than 5,000 researchers have signed an open letter pushing back against a parliamentary committee order that they say draws parallels with the U.S. government’s crackdown on equity, diversity and inclusion funding in health and science research.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The Polish air force confirms that they've scrambled aircraft to intercept the incoming attack drones.

Ukrainian channels say two drones have been shot down already.
September 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers after mother dies shortly after giving birth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @fatimasheikkh.bsky.social

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September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Looking for another elective course for Fall 2025? Consider RHSC 521: Rehabilitation Technology: Theory & Practice www.courses.students.ubc.ca/browse-cours...

Explore different technology models, and theories and approaches to assistive and rehabilitation technology design and development
RHSC_V 521 - Rehabilitation Technology: Theory and Practice | University of British Columbia
www.courses.students.ubc.ca
August 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Looking for another elective course for Fall 2025? Consider RHSC 506E Current Topics in Rehabilitation: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence for RHSC
www.courses.students.ubc.ca/browse-cours...

1-credit course gives an intro to basics of AI focusing on its emerging applications in Rehab Sciences
www.courses.students.ubc.ca
August 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Are you an OT coming to Canada to work?

Our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) is a fully-online, structured course designed to familiarize you with everything required to prepare you for the transition to become an OT in Canada.

Apply now to start in Sept 🎉
> bit.ly/4eTFhJg

#OT365
July 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities

1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects.

ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
CEDAR Research Coordinator
Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title CEDAR Research Coordinator Department Schmidt L...
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July 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Have you or anyone you know ever wondered how human occupations shape our lives, communities, and health? Our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation, is now open for registration for Winter Term 1 (September-December)!
osot.ubc.ca/2025/06/24/o... #OT365 @migration.ubc.ca
Registration now open for our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Learn about fundamental concepts in occupational science and occupational therapy with our undergraduate course, OSOT 301.
osot.ubc.ca
July 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Are you an OT with 3+ years of clinical experience? Join our team as a part-time, online Program Facilitator for the Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce. Job description >> bit.ly/4kj6WnV
July 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Internationally renowned U.S. clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health https://news.ubc.ca/2025/06/renowned-u-s-clinician-scientist-to-lead-faculty-of-medicine-and-ubc-health/

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
June 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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🚨BREAKING: 300+ NIH employees call out the harm of censorship & politicized science in scathing email to Bhattacharya, demanding an end to political interference, a lift on funding freezes, & rehiring of fired staff whose work saves lives.

This is historic - insiders are blowing the whistle.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🚨 It’s time to flood the zone.

NIH scientists just took a huge risk speaking out. Now it’s our turn.

📜 Read the Bethesda Declaration
✍️ Sign the Public Letter of Support
👯‍♀️Follow NIHers doing the work: @nihvigils.bsky.social

Read and sign here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
www.standupforscience.net
June 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Henderson is seeking 2-3 more participants for a study of commemorating cherished objects after a move. Email elders.create.lab@ubc.ca

Please note that if you like, follow, or comment on this post, the public can see this and might associate you with this study. #OT365
May 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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On May 30, Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator @jboniface.bsky.social and our MOT students will be visiting Tsleil-Waututh Nation səlilwətaɬ to engage in meaningful dialogue with Tsleil-Waututh Nation members about health, occupation, and occupational justice #OT365
May 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Congratulations to our May 2025 Graduates!

Anne-Cecile Delaisse, Xiaoxu Ding, Justin Losciale, & Kip Squier received their doctorates today, and Keyara Brody, Victoria Cirone, Olatioluwase Olatona and Makenzie McCallum received thier MSc degrees.

Full article: rehab.med.ubc.ca/2025/05/21/c...
May 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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In higher education, the introduction of generative AI has raised thorny questions about academic integrity. Students and professors can’t decide whether AI is a research tool or a cheating engine.

Our story from 2023: www.wired.com/story/chatgp...
ChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism
Students and professors can’t decide whether the AI chatbot is a research tool—or a cheating engine.
www.wired.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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MOT student Rachel Smith will be representing Canada in the Canada vs. USA women's rugby match tonight! Tune in to TSN 2 or TSN + at 5:30PM PST to catch the game: rugby.ca/en/news/2025... #OT365

Photo courtesy of Bob Frid/UBC Thunderbirds
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins election, CBC projects
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Folks who are citizens of other countries and are considering travel to the United States for a vacation or work or whatever:

I strongly advise against it. You will not have protection from the illegal actions of this administration. It's not worth it. Don't roll the dice by traveling here.
April 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM