Full Calendar
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This calendar is a round-up of events related to research from around BU. Browse all upcoming events by date, or select an event topic to narrow your search.
All Topics (December 24 through February 28)
Tuesday, January 13
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GSI Seminar: Craig Ceol, PhD (Hybrid)“BMPing into Melanoma: Targeting BMP-driven Melanoma Progression” Craig Ceol, PhD, associate professor, department of molecular, cell and cancer biology, UMass Chan Medical School Host: Nelson Lau
Wednesday, January 14
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Joint Evans Center Pre-ARC and Focused Research Program (AI-PRISM) WorkshopJoin us for a joint Evans Center Pre-ARC: VITAL and AI-PRISM Focused Research Program (FRP) collaborative workshop dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary pilot proposals in AI, data science, and critical care. This working session will focus on the research progress made in the AI-PRISM FRP and introduce Pre-ARC: VITAL. Together, we will focus on developing concrete…
Wednesday, January 21
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CyberAlliance Seminar: Professor Elettra Biett, Northeastern UniversitySpeaker: Elettra Biett, Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science, Northeastern University
Thursday, January 22
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Beyond the Body: Digital Footprints and Reproductive JusticeThe legal landscape governing privacy and reproductive health care have both rapidly changed in the last few years. At the same time, technology continues to evolve, often promising us greater control of our reproductive health. But at what cost? This webinar examines that very question in an attempt to understand how advancing technology can coexist…
Friday, January 23
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Speaking in Code: Youth Poetry and the Politics of Possibility in Urban UgandaCURA announces the spring 2026 colloquium schedule. This year-long conversation brings together an interdisciplinary community of scholars of culture, religion, and world affairs. Please register below for the session(s) you plan to attend. The January23 workshop will feature a paper by Sarah Lewinger, PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology, Boston University. Please note that reading the…
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
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Breaking Free from the Burden of MoreAre you done carrying the weight of "more"—more expectations, more pressure, more self-doubt? Join Boston University for an opportunity to hear from leaders who are ready to help silence imposter syndrome, lead with unshakable authenticity, and reframe their relationship with achieving success. This immersive experience is designed for women in various stages of their life…
Monday, February 2
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Fasting and Spirituality: A Conversation with BU ChaplainsFasting as a spiritual practice is deeply rooted in ancient Judaism. The Israelites fasted during times of mourning or calamity as a way for individuals and the community to express sorrow or repentance as well as to plead with God for favor or forgiveness. Christians and then Muslims developed their own fasting traditions, and the…
Friday, February 6
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BU Statistical Genetics and Genomics Seminar”Heterogeneous Mediation Analysis with High-dimensional Omics Data” Ningyuan Wang, Boston University
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Desiring Sex, Desiring Piety: Sexual Moralities, Islam, and the Good (Gay) Muslim in Amman, JordanCURA announces the spring 2026 colloquium schedule. This year-long conversation brings together an interdisciplinary community of scholars of culture, religion, and world affairs. Please register below for the session(s) you plan to attend. The February 6 workshop will feature a paper by Johnathan Norris, PhD Candidate, Anthropology, Boston University Please note that reading the paper…
Wednesday, February 11
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Research on Tap: On Language and Being HumanThis Research on Tap event will explore how language influences how we communicate, learn, connect, advocate, and find meaning, and highlight how language shapes everything from childhood development to political debate, and how it reflects and redefines what it means to be human.
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CyberAlliance Seminar: Professor Allison McDonald, Boston UniversitySpeaker: Allison McDonald, Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences, Boston University
Thursday, February 12
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2026 Conference on the Jewish LeftFounded in 2024, Boston University’s annual “Conference on the Jewish Left” gathers together scholars, students, and global partners of the Jewish left. At a time when foundational principles of justice and democracy are under attack, the conference provides an educational space to bridge the academic-community divide, and to explore the Jewish left’s values, institutions, and…
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BU Law Annual Distinguished Lecture Featuring Lina M. KhanBU Law is exciting to announce its Annual Distinguished Lecture will be Lina M. Khan.
Friday, February 20
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BU Statistical Genetics and Genomics Seminar” Deep Learning Improves Interpretability and Cross-platform Reproducibility in Proteomics” Dr. Zhi Yu, Massachusetts General Hospital and Broad Institute
Wednesday, February 25
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Research on Tap: The Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: Research on Policy and PracticeThis Research on Tap event will discuss the deep inequities children in immigrant families face, and highlight the policies and practices that support their healthy development.
