June 28, 2021The University of British Columbia and Aquanow Announce Partnership Focused on the Advancement of Decentralized Finance Research in Canada The University of British Columbia and Aquanow Announce Partnership Focused on the Advancement of Decentralized Finance Research in Canada VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia and Aquanow announced a partnership to establish the Aquanow DeFi Lab, a multidisciplinary research program...Learn more
April 28, 2021Partnership With Lifeguard Digital Health Inc.Announcing a Research and Innovation partnership between Blockchain@UBC and Lifeguard Digital Health Inc. Lifeguard Digital Health Inc, a firm with life-saving digital health solutions that support emergency frontline health services, and senior care, is delighted to announce a new strategic...Learn more
March 9, 2021Call for Proposals: Blockchain Technology Symposium 2021Call for proposals: Blockchain Technology Symposium 2021 Submission deadline: Arpil 2, 2021, 11:59 PM see details below Blockchain Technology Symposium 2021 (BTS’ 21) will take place June 1-4, 2021, is a forum where academic researchers, industry professionals, and decision makers come together to...Learn more
March 4, 2021 Research Talk -March 16th 12pm with Fintech advisor Dr. Oriol CaudevillaMonthly Research Talk with Dr. Oriol Caudevilla - Join Us March 16th at 12pm: Digital Yuan in China and pilot tests in Japan, Korea, UAE and Saudi Arabia A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a new form of Central Bank money accessible to the general public, accepted as a means of payment,...Learn more
February 11, 2021Join Us Feb 17th 4pm PST - What I Wish I Had Known Before Venturing Into Blockchain - Free Online Information Session Why You Can’t Ignore Blockchain – Free Online Information Sessions Blockchain is an emerging technology that’s becoming critical for organizational innovation. In a Deloitte 2020 Global Blockchain Survey, 55% of leaders said that blockchain is a top-five strategic priority. It can be difficult,...Learn more
January 20, 2021Join Us: Jan. 27th, 4pm PST - Why You Can’t Ignore Blockchain – Free Online Information Sessions Why You Can’t Ignore Blockchain – Free Online Information Sessions Blockchain is an emerging technology that’s becoming critical for organizational innovation. In a Deloitte 2020 Global Blockchain Survey, 55% of leaders said that blockchain is a top-five strategic priority. It can be difficult,...Learn more
January 11, 2021New Online UBC Microcertificate in Blockchain Innovation and Implementation to begin in March!Developed by Blockchain@UBC, this 50-hour online microcertificate program is designed for leaders and professionals seeking to understand and champion blockchain implementation. Learners gain a foundational (non-technical) understanding of blockchain; a toolkit to evaluate blockchain use cases and...Learn more
June 10, 2019UBC Launches Canada's First Graduate Blockchain Training PathTuesday, June 11, 2019 UBC Launches Canada's First Graduate Blockchain Training Path The University of British Columbia (UBC) is launching Canada's first blockchain and distributed ledger technology training path for graduate students. The initiative aims to build capacity for existing master’s and...Learn more
March 20, 2019March Research Talk Recording - From Plutocracy to MeritocracyView the recording of the talk here From Plutocracy to Meritocracy: How Blockchain can Upend Digital Platforms and Empower Individuals We live in the age of the digital platform. Many of the world’s largest companies create value by connecting us to one another, rather than by producing something...Learn more
January 28, 2019Blockchain@UBC Hiring: Post-Doctoral Fellow for Multidisciplinary Research in Blockchain TechnologyAre you interested in working on pressing issues in blockchain technologies and helping to shape the future of distributed systems? Blockchain@UBC is looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work with a team of researchers on a multidisciplinary project. The project is co-sponsored by Mitacs ( a...Learn more
