Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University: Gen(Z)AI, a youth citizens’ assembly on AI

Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University: Gen(Z)AI, a youth citizens’ assembly on AI

Gen(Z)AI is bringing 100 young Canadians (17–23) together to help shape the future of AI in Canada.

The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy is a research organization housed at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. The Gen(Z)AI will convene 100 young people, ages 17–23, from across Canada to deliberate on pressing AI issues. Using a novel citizens’ assembly model, participants will engage with leading experts, participate in facilitated discussions, and work together to develop consensus-based policy recommendations to shape Canada’s AI future. This project is being carried out in partnership with Mila – Quebec AI Institute and the Dialogue on Technology Project at Simon Fraser University.

This is a unique opportunity for young Canadians to:

  • Enhance their critical thinking and deliberation skills;
  • Engage directly with experts and thought leaders;
  • Gain hands on policymaking experience;
  • Make connections and meaningfully collaborate with peers from across Canada.

Participants are selected by October 24th, 2025.

YWCA Metro Vancouver: Guide to High School Volunteers

This Fall, the YWCA will be hosting Guide to High School, an 8-week after-school program at schools in Burnaby, Surrey and Richmond once a week from 2:30-5:30pm from mid-October to beginning of December. Our program team is looking for 4-6 dedicated student volunteers per school. Their role is to deliver curriculum, be a role model and share their experiences. Support Grade 7s in their transition to high school with games and discussions on topics like friendship, healthy habits, identity and bullying. Programs are at local high schools in Burnaby, Richmond, or Surrey (Please research the best location and your commute plan prior to applying)

Timeline:

  • After volunteers pass the interview stage, a training session will be held on October 8
  • Program with Grade 7s starts October 20-23
  • Program ends December 8-11 and volunteers receive a certificate

Volunteers can:

  • Complete 30+ volunteer hours for graduation
  • Receive high-quality, comprehensive training
  • Get a Certification in Inclusive Leadership & Facilitation
  • Get work experience in youth education, non-profit, social justice and facilitation
  • Develop skills like public speaking, teamwork, and group management
  • Meet new people, network in nonprofit and become a community leader

AMS UBC URO club: Research EXperience (REX) program

REX is a six month long program designed to help undergraduate students build essential research skills through a proposed research project (no results required). At the end of the REX program, mentees will have the opportunity to present their finished projects at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC), publish in the Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research (CJUR), or complete another deliverable approved by their mentor.

Applications are open until Sept 26.

MEDIC Foundation: Senior Outreach Program

The MEDIC Foundation, a UBC-based nonprofit focused on healthcare innovation, research, and advocacy, is recruiting volunteers for its Senior Outreach Program. This program connects university students with seniors to bridge generational gaps and foster meaningful community engagement

This is a unique opportunity for UBC students to connect with local seniors, build meaningful relationships, and help bridge the intergenerational gap through weekly conversations and activities. Volunteers gain experience in community engagement, communication, and social impact — perfect for anyone passionate about healthcare, advocacy, or simply giving back.

Applications are due September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Mary Baldwin University: Occupational Therapy Program

Why Choose Occupational Therapy?

Mary Baldwin University‘s Occupational Therapy (OT) program in Fishersville Virginia wants to connect with students who might be exploring healthcare careers or interested in occupational therapy!

Virtual Information Sessions

  • September 9th (7 pm)
  • November 6th (7 pm)

For virtual event links or recordings of past sessions, visit: marybaldwin.edu/visit

Check out the videos and information on the Why Choose OT website!

Infant Studies Centre: EEG study

Got a little one between 7 and 11 months?

The UBC Early Development Research Group (ERDG) has a NEW in-person EEG study—and is looking for curious babies (and their grown-ups!) to explore how rhythm might help infants learn!

About the study
Researchers in UBC’s Infant Studies Centre are interested in how babies begin to learn to match words with objects. Specifically, they are interested in how rhythm can help infants learn by engaging their brain activity and visual behaviour. To test this, they use a methodology called EEG to detect infants’ brain activity while they listen to some repeated phrases paired with objects. EEG is completely safe for both babies and adults, and has no harmful effects. It simply records the electrical activity that is always present from the surface of the head. To measure visual behaviour, the eye-tracker will simply detect your infants eye movements using a camera at the bottom of the screen, and a small sticker that will be placed on the front of the EEG cap.

What’s involved
While your baby sits on your lap, the researchers will first put an EEG cap dampened with saline solution on baby’s head. Once the cap is secure, they will play some repeated speech sounds while your baby watches videos of objects. This part of the study with the EEG and eye-tracking will take no more than 15 minutes. Following this , you’ll be asked some questions about your baby’s language and music environment, vocabulary, as well as about some of the sounds they can make. The entire visit will take approximately 60 minutes.

To thank you for your participation, your child will receive an honorary UBC degree certificate and a small gift—and you’ll get cute photos of your baby!

Sign-up!
Call 604-822-6408 or visit edrg.psych.ubc.ca/typical-visit/sign-up-online

SWell Lab: Perimenopause, Health, And SExual Function Study

Are you currently in perimenopause? Share your experiences in the Perimenopause, Health, And SExual Function Study (PHASE) study.

The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is looking for women and people with ovaries to participate in a ~30 to 45 min online survey in understanding people’s experiences of perimenopause and sexuality.

What is PHASE?
While millions of Canadian women and people with ovaries are currently in their perimenopause/menopause transition, research on this important women’s health issue is severely lacking. The goal of the PHASE study is to better understand the sexual and relational experiences of people experiencing perimenopause/menopause.

What is involved?
You will complete an online survey that will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to answer some questions about your background, perimenopause/menopause symptoms, sexuality, and relationships.

You may be eligible if you:

  • are between the ages of 42 and 51
  • have a uterus and at least one ovary*
  • have had a menstrual period in the last 12 months and have experienced some irregularities in your menstrual cycle during the last 12 months
  • have experienced some symptoms of perimenopause (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, bladder problems, joint and muscular discomfort) in the last 12 months
  • are NOT taking hormonal birth control or oral contraceptives
  • are NOT pregnant or nursing
  • are fluent in English
  • are living in Canada or the US

*Inclusivity matters: PHASE is open to people of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.
*Individuals who are taking hormone replacement therapy or taking hormones for gender-affirming care are eligible to participate.

Type of compensation
Upon completion of the survey, you will be eligible to receive a $20 CAD (or USD equivalent) Amazon gift card as compensation for your time.

Contact
If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact us at perimenopauseproject@psych.ubc.ca or click here to complete the eligibility survey.

About the SWell Lab
The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is a research laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. They are a group of psychological scientists who conduct multi-method research to identify risk and protective factors contributing to individuals’ and couples’ sexual health and well-being.

Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab: Stress, Cognitive Control, and Repetitive Negative Thinking Study

Are you 18 years or older and fluent in English? Have a cellphone? You might be eligible to participate in this paid study opportunity!

The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) Lab is conducting the Stress, Cognitive Control, and Repetitive Negative Thinking Study to investigate how stress affects the way people think and process information.

Purpose of the study:

This study aims to see if biases in cognitive control change before and after stress stimuli and whether biological responses to stress are associated with stress-related changes in cognitive control biases.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Joelle LeMoult

Who can participate?

  • 18+ years old
  • Fluent in English (able to read, speak, and write)
  • Have access to a cellular phone

What does my participation involve?

This study involves 3 tasks, with 1 optional task as a follow-up.

Task 1 (~30 minutes) is an online pre-laboratory session questionnaire about your feelings, behaviours, and thinking patterns.

Task 2 (~2.5 hours) is an in-person laboratory session with 2 computer tasks and 2 verbal tasks, which non-invasively measures psychophysiological variables, like heart rate and skin conductance. During Task 2, you will be asked to provide saliva samples at 5 time points to examine salivary cortisol.

Task 3 (~1 hour) is short surveys about your feelings and behaviours, 8 times a day for 5 consecutive days, using ExpiWell’s phone application. To receive full compensation, you must complete at least 5 daily surveys.

Task 4 is the optional follow-up questionnaire 1 year after Task 2.

Type of compensation:

You will receive $25 for the baseline questionnaire and first session, as well as $15 for completing 5/8 of the daily at-home notification surveys. If you complete Task 4, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card.

How do I get involved?

If you would like more information or wish to participate in this study, please email us at controlstudy@psych.ubc.ca !

UBC Kindness Challenge

The UBC Social Health Lab is recruiting UBC students for a study on spreading kindness within campus residences.

Are you a UBC student currently living in student residence on campus? Want to participate in a kindness challenge? Sign up today!

Study Description:
The UBC Social Health Lab  invites you to participate in a study aimed at spreading kindness within UBC student residences. In this study, you will be invited to a 30-minute lab visit in the UBC Psychology Kenny building, where a researcher will provide instructions for the Kindness Challenge. You will be asked to complete two 10-minute follow-up surveys and perform a few acts of kindness directed at other students in your campus residence over the course of two weeks.

Co-Investigators: Ariya Kosavisutte and Stella Xia

Purpose of the Study:
To examine the impacts of engaging in acts of kindness towards others in your UBC campus residence.

Eligibility Requirements:
Currently living in UBC campus residence
Have a Canadian phone number that you are willing to share with researchers to receive text message reminders

Location of Study: UBC Social Health Lab, Douglas T. Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 and few online components.

Compensation: 2.5 HSP Credits

Questions? Contact Ariya Kosavisutte at ariyak@student.ubc.ca

Social Perceptions and Life Experiences

Are you a Canadian student? Take part in a small-group discussion study about life as a Canadian student and share your experiences!

The UBC Emotion and Self Lab is recruiting Canadian students for a study on social perceptions and daily experiences as a student in Canada.

Study description:
In this paid study, you will participate in a focus group discussion about aspects of your life as a Canadian student. The discussion will be video-recorded strictly for data coding purposes, and will only be accessible by members of the research team. The discussion should take approximately 15 minutes. After the discussion, you will complete a final survey (10 minutes long) in the same lab session. Overall, the study should take about 25-35 minutes to complete. This study can be taken either in-person or over Zoom.

Co-Investigators: Gabrielle Ibasco and Dr. Jessica Tracy

Purpose of the study:
To understand Canadian students’ social perceptions in relation to events and experiences in their day-to-day lives.

Eligibility requirements:<
Must be a Canadian citizen who is fluent in English and eligible for HSP credit. See if you’re eligible and sign up through this quick survey: https://tinyurl.com/emoselflab-study

Compensation:

For psychology students eligible for HSP credit:

  • For in-person participation: 1.5 HSP credits + $4.00
  • For Zoom participation: 1.0 HSP credit + $4.00

Location of study:
UBC Emotion & Self Lab, Douglas T. Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC or Zoom (whichever you prefer).

Questions?
Contact the Emotion and Self Lab at emoselflab.study@gmail.com.