iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

📣 Your voice matters! Clinical supervisors & students who completed placements are invited to share feedback through the PSPE Project survey. Help strengthen practice education in BC! 🗓️ Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026 🔗 www.focuspointconsulting.ca/survey.html

focuspointconsulting.ca

Provincial Student Practice Education (PSPE) Project

Empowering student preceptors and improving the quality of standardized practice education evaluation tools in British Columbia. Sponsored by the BC Ministry of Education and Future Skills.

001

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The Child Language & Cognition Lab at @ubc-sass.bsky.social is holding an event to recognize the International Developmental Language Disorder (DLD awareness) day. They have activities in Vancouver and Victoria. Everyone is invited! Vancouver: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 (10-4pm) Neville Scarfe lobby

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🍂 The fall @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Educators' newsletter is here! ✨ Don't miss: 🗨 Message from the Director's Office 👩‍⚕️ Planning for 2027 Externships 📝 BC Ministry Preceptor Project Survey ...and so much more. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/46HCxLS

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👀 Participants Needed for a Research Study 👀 How does difficulty hearing affect social interactions? The UBC Amplification Lab and UBC Adult Language Processing & Disorders Lab are looking for adults aged 65+ who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. Contact Dr. Julie Beadle for more info!

Participants Needed for a Research Study: How does difficulty hearing affect social interactions?
We invite adults aged 65+ who fit ONE of these three groups:
• You have noticed hearing difficulties but have not had a hearing test.
• You have noticed hearing difficulties, and you have had a hearing test, but you do not currently use hearing devices.
• You have used hearing devices (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants) for about 1-6 years.
Additional eligibility criteria: Can communicate in English, do not have diagnosed cognitive impairment or blindness, do not have a significant mobility impairment, live in Canada.
What is involved: Complete a background information survey, an online hearing screening, and a 1 hour interview (online, or in person at SFU Harbour Centre or UBC). $50 gift card award for participation.
For more information or to participate please contact Julie Beadle at julie_beadle@sfu.ca or (604) 212 1571. Ethics ID: H25-04016, Principle Investigator: Andrew Wister, SFU Gerontology

123

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣We're Hiring📣 @ubc-sass.bsky.social is looking for a Sessional Instructor for Term 2 to teach AUDI 583 Part 1 & AUDI 524 Part 2 in Vancouver or Victoria. ⏰ Applications are due by September 18 ⏰ For full details and how to apply, please visit: audiospeech.ubc.ca/about/careers/ #UBC #JOBS

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

📞Calling all hearing healthcare providers!📞 The UBC Amplification Lab is inviting Canadian providers to participate in a 20-minute survey as part of a doctoral project investigating the advocacy participation of Canadian HHPs. To learn more or request the survey, please visit: bit.ly/4cia2HN

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📢 ubcmedicine.bsky.social is hosting "From Avoidance to Engagement: Reframing Feedback in Health Professions Education" on Sept 15, 2026, 8:30-1:00PM. This is an in-person event for all faculty in health education programs. Register BEFORE September 4th! Full details & registration: bit.ly/4xz11CL

bit.ly

Research and Reflections on Teaching - Faculty Development

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

❗We're Hiring❗ @ubc-sass.bsky.social is looking for a Clinical Skills Assistant to support our Aphasia Mentors Program this fall at our Vancouver Point-Grey Campus! ⏰ Applications are due by August 15 ⏰ For full details and how to apply, please visit: audiospeech.ubc.ca/about/careers/

002

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🚨Attention🚨 @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Faculty! Are you interested in mentoring a colleague through the sharing of experiences, knowledge & perspectives? TODAY is the deadline for the 2026-27 @ubcmedicine.bsky.social Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program! For more info & to apply: bit.ly/4wui0Wm

bit.ly

Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program - MedNet

Clinical faculty are paired with an experienced colleague who supports their ongoing professional and career development through the sharing of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Applications N...

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Call for Presentation Proposals (Deadline: October 1, 2026) – ISB 16 The 2027 International Symposium on Bilingualism (ISB 16) will take place in Saskatoon, Canada, 14–18 June 2027! Theme: “Languages in Academia and in Communities” 📷 Conference info: conferences.usask.ca/isb16/

conferences.usask.ca

16th International Symposium on Bilingualism

012

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Last week, Dr. Eavan Sinden and Dr. Kate Davies attended the International Conference for Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) held in London, UK. The Conference was dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and care in Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)!

031

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📢Job Opportunities📢 @ubc-sass.bsky.social is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 academic year: 🔲AUDI 514 Sessional Lecturer 🔲Aphasia Mentors Program Site Lead 🔲Aphasia Mentors Program Clinical Skills Assistant Full details and application: audiospeech.ubc.ca/about/careers/

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The summer @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Educators' newsletter is here! ✨Don't miss: ❗️Updates about Clinical Faculty appointments, reappointments & promotions ☎️Calling all hearing healthcare providers 😢Wishing Marcia Choi a happy retirement ...and more. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/44HEjeJ

bit.ly

News for SASS Clinical Educators

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Course Update Starting Jan 2027, AUDI 402 will be a hybrid online asynchronous format with an on-site final exam at the Point Grey campus. For equivalents, review the Course Prerequisite Guide. audiospeech.ubc.ca/prospective-... Please email any inquiries at inquiry@audiospeech.ubc.ca

audiospeech.ubc.ca

Prerequisite Coursework Requirements | School of Audiology & Speech Sciences

Applicants must have all prerequisite courses completed by the end of the academic winter session prior to the requested program entry date. For example, an applicant who is applying for entrance to t...

010

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

UBC Faculty of Medicine is hosting an event, "Reframing Feedback in Health Professions Education" on September 15, 2026 at 8:30AM. The event will examine the paradox of feedback avoidance. Please see the attached poster and link for more details! ☺️ events.ubc.ca/event/from-a...

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Can't make it in person for the John H.V. Gilbert Lecture Keynote Address tomorrow, May 8th at 2:00pm? You can still join us virtually! Please complete this quick survey to receive the virtual access link: bit.ly/4uDw7r9

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🎉May is Speech & Hearing Month! This year’s theme, Say What? Beyond Words and Sounds, captures how communication goes far beyond speech and hearing. It’s how people connect, learn, participate in their communities, and navigate everyday life. See attached posters for more info!

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

@ubc-sass.bsky.social proudly congratulates Sophia Cook, Olivia Côté, Yu Cen Gao, Winston Lee & Kevin Tyson, recipients of the 2025-2026 @sac-oac.bsky.social scholarships! These awards recognize students who exemplify resilience, dedication, and academic achievement. Congratulations!

011

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply! A friendly reminder that applications for this exciting opportunity at @ubc-sass.bsky.social are due today, April 7, at 11:59 PM. Don't miss out!

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

You are invited to join @ubc-sass.bsky.social on May 8 for the inaugural John H.V. Gilbert Lecture. The event will feature a keynote by Dr. Shari Baum, “Speech prosody in French-English bilinguals: Behavioural and EEG evidence," plus posters & a reception. More info below. RSVP: bit.ly/4sLLqxf

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Are you primary care provider in BC? If yes, then join this FREE UBC CPD webinar, Recognizing and Responding to Hearing Loss in Adults, to learn more about hearing care for adults. 📆April 9, 2026 ⏰6:30-8:30pm PT 💻Online | Free (live captioning provided) Register in the link below!

002

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Please join us for our upcoming @ubc-sass.bsky.social colloquium on Wednesday, April 1 with Dr. Helen Lu. For more details and how to attend, please visit: bit.ly/4lHB1jF We hope to see you there!

001

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This International Women's Day, @ubcmedicine.bsky.social celebrated some of the incredible women shaping our faculty and beyond. @ubc-sass.bsky.social's very own PhD student, May Elbar, joins others in sharing what #IWD means to them: bit.ly/4rDPAWw #IWD2026 #UBC

bit.ly

UBC

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📢The new @UBC_Sass Clinical Educators' newsletter is here! ✨Don't miss: 📚Clinical Educator Engagement Event on April 21 📅John H.V. Gilbert Lecture on May 8 🤝We're hiring! ...and so much more! Take a look and stay connected: bit.ly/4bQl3QF

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📣We're Hiring!📣 @ubc-sass.bsky.social invites applications for Asst Prof of Teaching (TT), who will also serve as Lead Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education. More info: bit.ly/4suZWJ9 Please share with individuals who align with the position qualifications. #UBC #SLP #AUDI #JobOpportunity

002

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📣 We're Hiring! 📣 @ubc-sass.bsky.social invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) position. For more info, visit: bit.ly/4suZWJ9 We encourage colleagues to share with individuals who align with the position qualifications. #UBC #SLP #AUDI #JobOpportunity

001

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Are you a @ubc-sass.bsky.social clinical educator interested in supervising more than one student at a time? If so, please join the us at the next virtual Clinical Faculty Educator Event! A panel of CEs will share their insights and answer questions. Please RSVP to attend via Zoom:: bit.ly/3P3RWAl

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Are you a @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Faculty member interested in applying for promotion? If so, please join the us for a virtual Clinical Faculty Info session where we will review the new @ubcmedicine.bsky.social CV format & application process. Please RSVP to attend via Zoom: bit.ly/3ZMAOBh

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The UBC @auditorydevcilab.bsky.social is doing a study with children who have typical hearing. Please see the attached flyer advertising the study. Please note that if you interact with this post ("like", "share," "follow" it, etc.) you will be publicly identified with the study.

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🚨Hot off the press! The final 2025 'News for @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Educators' newsletter is here! 📰Inside this issue: 📣Information about our 2026 Audiology Clinic 🤝Virtual Job Fair for Employers in BC and Yukon ...and more! Read it here: bit.ly/44kgKJt

bit.ly

News for SASS Clinical Educators

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

💙A special moment shared with a special teammate💙 Today we gathered to celebrate our wonderful colleague, Sunny Yang, as she gets ready to begin her maternity leave! 🍼✨ We will miss her presence in the office, but we're so excited for her beautiful new adventure into parenthood. Congratulations!

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Faculty members (l-r) Dr. Doug Sladen, Dr. Paola Colozzo, Lisa Luft, and Marcia Choi are proud to stand alongside the @ubc-sass.bsky.social graduating students today as they cross the stage & step into their next chapter. 🎉Congratulations to the @ubc-sass.bsky.social Class of 2025!🎉 #UBC2025

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Congrats to the @ubc-sass.bsky.social Class of 2025! @ubcmedicine.bsky.social's 2025 Grad Feature highlights two SASS grads: Helin Candar (Audi) and Vince Di Noto (SLP) Learn more about their journeys: bit.ly/3KmcD8L Plus check out the feature on SASS grad and Clinical Instructor, Kelsey Miller!

bit.ly

UBC

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

✨We're so proud to celebrate former @ubc-sass.bsky.social alum, Heather Morris, who lent her expertise as Cultural Consultant and Moderator on 'The Assembly'! Don't miss the premiere tomorrow (Nov 6) on #CBC and @cbcgem.bsky.social--it's going to be insightful and inspiring! 🌟

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🎉It's finally here--the 2025 Speech and Hearing BC Conference weekend!🎉 Several @ubc-sass.bsky.social UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences-ers will be attending and presenting. Stop by our booth to say hi and look for us between sessions! We can't wait to see you there 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Check out @ubc-sass.bsky.social Dr. Alexis Black's Q&A with the @ubcmedicine.bsky.social, sharing her expert insights and tips on how to support children's language development—even before birth! Fantastic work, Dr. Black! We're so proud to see your research helping families everywhere!

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📢Clinical Faculty Opportunity📢 @ubc-sass.bsky.social is seeking Clinical Skills Assistants in Vancouver AND Victoria to support SLP students Jan-Apr 2026. Help shape the next generation of clinicians! Learn more & apply: bit.ly/47upxu0 #slpeeps #universityofbritishcolumbia

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The @ubc-sass.bsky.social Child Language and Cognition Lab's survey study is open until Oct 23 at midnight! More details below ⬇️ Survey found here: bit.ly/4oYHfg9 *Please note that if you choose to comment, “like”, or share this post, you will be publicly identified with this study.*

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📢Clinical Faculty Opportunity📢 @ubc-sass.bsky.social is seeking Clinical Skills Assistants to support Vancouver SLP students in Winter 2025-26 (Jan-Apr 2026). Help shape the next generation of clinicians! Learn more & apply: bit.ly/47upxu0 #slpeeps #universityofbritishcolumbia

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Yesterday, on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, members of the UBC Vancouver community united for an Intergenerational March to create a space for learning, reflection and meaningful support for the Indigenous community on campus and beyond.⁣ #EveryChildMatters

020

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🚨Hot off the press! The newest 'News for @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Educators' newsletter is here! ✨Inside this issue: 📢A message from our Director 🌟Externship success stories 🤝2026 mentor call (yes, we're planning ahead!) ...and much more! Don't miss out - read it now:: bit.ly/471Nbgn

bit.ly

News for SASS Clinical Educators

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The Children’s Speech Development Research Project at @ubc-sass.bsky.social is looking for participants! You can find more details in the poster below ⬇️ *Please note that if you choose to comment, “like”, or share this post, you will be publicly identified with this study.*

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Kicking off the semester in the best way possible--with sunshine & pizza! 🍕🌞 This week, @ubc-sass.bsky.social new Year 1 students & returning Year 2s came together for a relaxed lunch on campus. Here's to good vibes, new connections, & an exciting year ahead! 💬📓🎓 @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We're thrilled to share the official news of our @ubc-sass.bsky.social SLP program expansion to Victoria! On Sept 4, @ubcmedicine.bsky.social, along with partners, visited the site of @ubcpt.bsky.social & the School's new distributed program sites. Read more about the event here: bit.ly/48apFQc

000

UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences @ubc-sass.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The Child Language and Cognition Lab at @ubc-sass.bsky.social is looking for SLPs for a survey study. More details below ⬇️ Survey found here: bit.ly/4oYHfg9 *Please note that if you choose to comment, “like”, or share this post, you will be publicly identified with this study.*

000