Outreach and Events
We provide a varied learning environment for individuals with an interest in health research across the lifespan. Whether you are an instructor looking for content in class or you missed a public lecture and want to watch the video, we will help you and provide the information you need.
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Health Research Day
Health Research Day: Advancing Health Through Community, Culture and Change
May 1, 2026
Plenary Speaker, David Almeida, PhD (Penn State)
Find out more & Register!
Flourishing Children and Youth Program Fair
The 5th Annual Flourishing Children and Youth Program Fair
When? Thursday, May 7
Where? SUB - Student Union Building, UVic
The Flourishing Children & Youth Program Fair is organized by UVic's Collaborative for Youth & Society and feature booth/poster presenters and panels, including two youth-led panels, and a youth living library.
This year, the involvement of youth will be important as part of the Youth Voice Project. This program fair is also an opportunity to learn more about the Youth Service Providers Network (YSPN) and many youth groups.
To present your program for Children, youth, young adults, and their families, please apply by April 24 to: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FCYPF2026
To attend, register at: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/flourishing2026
Supported by IALH.
Brain Art Contest 2026
Hosted by UVic’s Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health and the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 4:00pm (including Entry Form)
Showcase: June 8-12, 10am-4pm, The Audain Gallery, Visual Arts Building, UVic.
Prizes: Four awards will be given: one for each age category and a People’s Choice Award (voted on by the public).
What is Brain Art all about?
This year’s Brain Art Contest invites you to explore how community and culture shape our mental well-being across the lifespan. Through art, we ask questions such as: How does belonging support mental health? What do inclusive communities look and feel like? How do our connections evolve as we age?
We’re interested in artwork that reflects resilience, vulnerability, healing, ritual, care, and support — the shared human experiences that connect us to one another.
Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to submit work in any form, including visual (paintings, sculptures, drawings), written (poetry, short stories), performance-based (theatre, dancing, singing), or digital (photography, video).
Participants enter by categories:
- Young Creators (12 years & under)
- Teen & Youth Visions (13–24 years)
- Adult Reflections (25+ years)
Who can enter?
Everyone! Open to all members of the community — whether you're a UVic student, faculty, staff, or a local resident. No artistic experience needed!
How to submit your artwork:
- Each submission must include an entry form found here.
- Submit your art no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 26, either by email to IALHResearch@uvic.ca or drop-off at IALH, Hut R, room 103, Phoenix Road (off McKenzie Ave), between 9am - 4pm, Monday-Friday.
Better Choices, Better Health Online Workshops
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