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The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, UBC. The only School of its kind in Western Canada to educate both audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

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Call for Presentation Proposals (Deadline: October 1, 2026) – ISB 16

The 2027 International Symposium on Bilingualism (ISB 16) will take place in Saskatoon, Canada, 14–18 June 2027!

Theme: “Languages in Academia and in Communities”

📷 Conference info: https://t.co/iqYo7SE3cL

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Last week, Dr. Eavan Sinden and Dr. Kate Davies attended the International Conference for Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) held in London, UK.

The Conference was dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and care in Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)!

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📢Job Opportunities📢

@UBC_Sass is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 academic year:

���AUDI 514 Sessional Lecturer
🔲Aphasia Mentors Program Site Lead
🔲Aphasia Mentors Program Clinical Skills Assistant

Full details and application:
https://t.co/HvDnMCP8Mi

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The summer @UBC_Sass Clinical Educators' newsletter is here!

Don't miss:
❗️Updates on Clinical Faculty appointments, reappointments & promotions
☎️Calling all hearing healthcare providers
😢Wishing Marcia Choi a happy retirement
...and more

Full issue: https://t.co/UHFk5Cnk2n

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Course Update
Starting Jan 2027, AUDI 402 will be a hybrid online asynchronous format with an on-site final exam at the Point Grey campus.

For equivalents, review the Course Prerequisite Guide.
https://t.co/imzMfbSqlY

Please email any inquiries at [email protected]

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UBC Faculty of Medicine is hosting an event, "Reframing Feedback in Health Professions Education" on September 15, 2026 at 8:30AM. Please see the attached poster and link for more details! 🙂

https://t.co/LR8dhGDFk3

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Can't make it in person for the John H.V. Gilbert Lecture Keynote Address tomorrow, May 8th at 2:00pm?

You can still join us virtually!

Please complete this quick survey to receive the virtual access link: https://t.co/ffXA0UI83g

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May is Speech & Hearing Month!

This year’s theme, Say What? Beyond Words and Sounds, captures how communication goes far beyond speech and hearing. It’s how people connect, learn, participate in their communities, and navigate everyday life.

See attached posters for more info!

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@UBC_Sass appauds Sophia Cook, Olivia Côté, Yu Cen Gao, Winston Lee & Kevin Tyson, recipients of the 2025-26 Speech-Language & Audiology Canada scholarships!

These awards recognize students who exemplify resilience, dedication & academic achievement.

Congratulations!

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⏰ Last chance to apply!

A friendly reminder that applications for this exciting opportunity at @UBC_Sass are due today, April 7, at 11:59 PM. Don't miss out!

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📣We're Hiring!📣

@UBC_Sass invites applications for Asst Professor of Teaching (TT), who will also serve as Lead Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education.

Visit for info: https://t.co/h4SnIofNUy

Please share with individuals who align with the position qualifications.

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Join @UBC_Sass on May 8 for the inaugural John H.V. Gilbert Lecture.

The event will feature a keynote by Dr. Shari Baum, “Speech prosody in French-English bilinguals: Behavioural and EEG evidence," plus posters & a reception.

More info below.

RSVP: https://t.co/AErPEMs8JW

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Are you primary care provider in BC?

If yes, then join this FREE UBC CPD webinar, Recognizing and Responding to Hearing Loss in Adults, to learn more about hearing care for adults.

📆Apr 9, 2026
⏰6:30-8:30pm PT
💻Online | Free (live CC)

More info: https://t.co/XUYyISG4xe

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Please join us for our upcoming @UBC_Sass colloquium on Wednesday, April 1 with Dr. Helen Lu.

For more details and how to attend, please visit: https://t.co/5eyIj1Y34W

We hope to see you there!

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This International Women's Day, the Faculty of Medicine at UBC celebrated some of the incredible women shaping our faculty and beyond.

@UBC_Sass' very own PhD student, May Elbar, joins others in sharing what #IWD means to them: https://t.co/DGeAsUdoTf

#IWD2026 #UBC

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March 8 is International Women’s Day. A day to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts toward greater gender equality. Across research, education, university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day.

Explore stories of achievement, events and community resources here: https://t.co/ynFHx3ktIS

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📢The new @UBC_Sass Clinical Educators' newsletter is here!

✨Don't miss:

📚Clinical Educator Engagement Event on April 21
📅John H.V. Gilbert Lecture on May 8
🤝We're hiring!
...and so much more!

Take a look and stay connected: https://t.co/6MOOTgKwQQ

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📣We're Hiring!📣

@UBC_Sass invites applications for Asst Professor of Teaching (TT), who will also serve as Lead Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education.

Visit for info: https://t.co/h4SnIofNUy

Please share with individuals who align with the position qualifications.

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📣 We're Hiring! 📣

@UBC_Sass invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) position.

Visit for info: https://t.co/h4SnIofNUy

We encourage colleagues to share with individuals who align with the position qualifications.

#UBC #SLP #Audi

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UBC SASS will be at the UBC Spring Career Fair at Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on Thurs. March 5 from 11:30 AM-3:30 PM! Stop by to learn more about our MSc programs and representatives will be available to answer your questions. Please register at: https://t.co/gsVgxBPsAI! 😀

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Are you a @UBC_Sass clinical educator interested in supervising more than one student at a time?

If so, please join the us at the next virtual Clinical Faculty Educator Event! A panel of CEs will share their insights and answer questions.

RSVP: https://t.co/1oAUfrXGlt

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#InternationalCochlearImplantDay