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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Caf茅 Scientifique "Forever Young: Brain Health and Healthy Aging"
This is a hybrid presentation. The in-person event will take place at the University Club, in the Wild Rose room. Doors will open at 1:00PM, and the presentation will begin at 1:30PM. Refreshments will be served prior to the presentation.
Can't make it to campus? No problem! Please feel free to join us online via Zoom as we livestream this presentation.
Featured speakers:
- Dr. Marie-Eve Tremblay, Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) of Neurobiology of Aging and Cognition, Division of Medical Sciences; IALH Research Fellow
- Dr. Stephanie Willerth, Professor, Mechanical Engineering; IALH Research Fellow
- Dr. Jolene Phelps, Postdoctoral Fellow, Alzheimer Society of Canada
- Dr. Fernando Gonzalez Ibanez, Postdoctoral Fellow
- Colin Murray, Graduate Student
Important information:
- Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM (PT); Doors open at 1:00 PM
- Location: Wild Rose room, University Club, 番茄社区; and online via Zoom
The University Club is within the 3A square (left side) of this campus map: /info/_assets/docs/uvic-map.pdf
Pay parking is available in Lot 9 across from the University Club, and in Lot 10, a short walk from the University Club along West University Way.
Transit information can be found here:
Registration information:
This presentation is free to attend, though due to limited seating, registration is required.
To register to attend in person at the University Club, visit
To register to attend online via Zoom, visit
The Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health is committed to supporting equity, inclusion and diversity. Participants with diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued as strong, beneficial resources.
Self-Management BC - Chronic Pain Online workshops
Chronic Pain is pain that is ongoing and usually last longer than 3 months. The following program formats are designed for people living with Chronic Pain.
2024 Online workshops:
October 1 - November 5; Tuesdays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - English
October 31 - December 5; Thursdays, 1:30PM - 4:00PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - English
November 1 - December 6; Fridays, 10:00AM - 12:30PM: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program - Virtual - Punjabi
To register, see
For more information please visit or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767
Self-Management BC - Diabetes Online workshops
Self-Management BC offers this FREE health programs to adults in BC living with diabetes.
October 10 - November 14; Thursdays, 9:30AM - 12:00PM: Diabetes Self-Management - Virtual - Indigenous
October 29 - December 3; Tuesdays, 1:00PM - 3:30PM: Diabetes Self-Management - Virtual - English
To register, see
For more information please visit or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767
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
For more information please visit or call TOLL FREE: 1-866-902-3767