Events & workshops

Café Scientifique - Brain Health in the Digital Age

Come learn about the latest research & resources on how technology can aid in healthy aging! UVic researchers and community organizations will be presenting talks, facilitating roundtable discussions, and tabling booths. 

Date:Monday, September 14, 2026
Time:Talks begin at 5:05pm, doors open at 4:45pm
Location:Rocket Lounge, 777 Fort Street, Victoria

Refreshments will be provided. 
Free, In-Person/Hybrid event.

Registration required by Sunday September 6, 2026. Register here

NextGen Datathon

Friday October 2 - Saturday October 3, 8:00am - 2:00pm
IALH Boardroom (Hut R), UVic

The NextGen Datathon is a two-day workshop and competition for participants to solve problems related to youth mental health using real world data from the Kids Help Phone. Researchers from a variety of disciplines (medicine, computer science, data science, etc.) are invited to join. If you would like to learn more, please email dylancutler@uvic.ca.

The Better Choices, Better Health® Online Self-Management Program, is the online version of the internationally recognised Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, developed and tested at the Stanford University Patient Education Centre. 

This is a free, six-session, asynchronous web-based program offered on a dedicated website that meets government privacy requirements. It is open to BC adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions.   A computer and internet connection are required; no web-cams needed; and participants do not need to be online at the same time.

In this group (max. 25 participants), moderated by two trained peer facilitators, you will learn about:

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
• Healthy eating
• Making informed treatment decisions
• Disease-related problem solving
• Advanced directives

The Better Choices, Better Health Program enhances regular treatment and disease-specific education.

Sessions are highly participative through internal messaging and online discussion boards. Log in at your convenience for about 1.5 to 2 hours per week.

Weekly activities include:

• Reading
• Making and posting a weekly action plan
• Participating in problem-solving and guided exercises on bulletin boards
• Participating in self-tests and activities

To register, see https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/betterchoices 

For more information please visit www.selfmanagementbc.ca or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767