Faculty of ArtBytes & Bites
April 7, 2024
Bytes & Bites is a monthly meetup held at the Law Cafe on the first Thursday of each month at noon. It provides an informal gathering for individuals interested in discussing computation and its applications in the human and social sciences. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in conversations about topics such as computational methods, […]Call for Graduate Student Fellows
March 8, 2024
The Centre for Computational Social Science (CCSS) is excited to announce a call for Graduate Student Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. About CCSS: Based in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia, CCSS serves as a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary scholarship. Our focus is on understanding the intersection of data, technology, […]Querying AI Symposium
December 8, 2023
Querying AI symposium asks how AI may shape research, society, and democracy On October 27, the symposium Querying AI: Social Science and Humanities Perspectives on AI in Research and Society brought together faculty and students from UBC departments to engage in training and critical discussions. The symposium addressed three broad questions: How can social science and humanities […]Workshop on Journalism, Disinformation and AI – CSDI
December 4, 2023
Thank you to the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions for hosting an engaging workshop about journalism, disinformation and artificial intelligence.CCSS Event | Dr. Zack Almquist
September 29, 2023
The Department of Sociology and the Centre for Computational Social Science are excited to host Dr. Zack W. Almquist for the Department of Sociology’s 2023-24 Distinguished Speaker Series. Dr. Almquist, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, will present a lecture titled “Big and Small Data for Understanding the Demographics and Health of People Experiencing […]Newsletter Archive
July 13, 2023
07-2023-CCSSNewsletterSFU Research Computing Summer School !
June 8, 2023
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 Dive into the world of research computing with the SFU Research Computing Summer School! This exciting event brings together researchers, students, and professionals to explore the latest advancements in computational methods and tools. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experts in the field, and enhance your skills in data analysis, high-performance computing, […]New CSDI Event! Online Safety in a Dangerous World
May 24, 2023
A Conversation with Frances Haugen Join us for a conversation with Frances Haugen, who blew the whistle on multiple problems at Facebook in 2021. We will discuss the issues Haugen saw while working at Facebook, including misinformation and the impacts of social media on young people. We will also talk about paths forward and how […]TrustML Workshop @ UBC | June 23, 2023 | KAIS 2020-2030, 9-6pm
May 23, 2023
The TrustML Workshop brings together leading researchers and practitioners interested in building trustworthy machine learning systems: systems that are reliable, secure, explainable, and ethical. The workshop will feature invited talks, technical briefings, poster sessions, mingling opportunities, and delicious food. Register to participate!Talk: How GPT-3 responds to different publics on climate change and Black Lives Matter: A critical appraisal of equity in conversational AI
April 27, 2023
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Speaker: Kaiping Chen, University of Wisconsin-Madison Time: Wednesday, May 3, 2023; 3:30-5:00pm Location: MCLD 3038 (2356 Main Mall) Zoom link (for virtual participation): https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66143606993?pwd=RmJjaDJvbzBWMjg4OVh4c1ZtZHQ3Zz09 Abstract: Autoregressive language models, which use deep learning to produce human-like texts, have become increasingly widespread. Such models are powering popular virtual assistants in areas like smart […]https://ccss.sites.olt.ubc.ca/news-2/events/