BIRS Events
5-Day Workshops
Ten research workshops will be held in a variety of areas in mathematics, computer science, statistics and theoretical physics from mid-May through mid-August.
MSRI-BIRS SUMMER SCHOOL
The MSRI-BIRS Graduate Summer School will be held here from July 31 to August 12. This is a joint venture of the Banff International Research Station and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute.
Classes will be held in ART 386.
Questions?
For answers to some of the most common inquiries, the links below may be of some use, though they apply primarily to the site at the Banff Centre.
Please note that while BIRS provides logistical support for the activities at UBCO, BIRS is not responsible for any aspect of its local operations. Participants assume responsibility for their own travel and well-being as is customary for conferences of this nature.
OkANAGAN HIGHLIGHTS
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UBC Okanagan is nestled in the hills of Kelowna, British Columbia.
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Explore Kelowna — the largest city in the Okanagan Valley.
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UBC Okanagan welcomes students and faculty from around the world.
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Experience many lush vineyards and a network of rivers and lakes.
ACCOMMODATIONS for BIRS Workshops are in the Nechako Residence of UBC Okanagan
There are also options for those who prefer off-campus accommodations
Close to the UBC Okanagan Campus
Downtown Kelowna has many fine hotels, including
UBC’s Okanagan campus is on Hwy 97, 20 minutes north of downtown Kelowna and across from the Kelowna International Airport.
NOTE: Fall 2021 BIRS attendees will be transported to/from the airport to the local hotel free of charge via the hotel shuttle.
Please consult www.bctransit.com for the most updated information re: COVID-19 and travel.
Times Higher Education recognized UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses in its 10 most beautiful universities in Canada.
- Navigate the Okanagan campus: UBCO Maps and Directions