Dr. Susan Forwell appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
February 26, 2025
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Forwell as the Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education effective to December 31, 2026.
Dr. Forwell is a professor in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy and a principal investigator at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD). She previously served as Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, during which time she oversaw the significant growth of the department and the expansion of the Master of Occupational Therapy program in the North and Fraser regions, raising the Department’s profile at UBC, locally, provincially and nationally.
Dr. Forwell’s research focuses on providing patients with chronic neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, with programs and strategies to manage physical and cognitive changes so they can participate in their life roles. For her contributions to the field of occupational therapy, she has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year and the Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Award from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
As Associate Dean pro tem, Dr. Forwell will provide strategic leadership for graduate and postdoctoral education programs within the Faculty of Medicine, collaborating closely with department and program leadership to ensure continuity of and advancement of graduate and postdoctoral education across British Columbia. We appreciate Dr. Forwell’s leadership to serve in this capacity and look forward to working with her to further the strategic priorities of both the Faculty of Medicine and UBC.
Dr. Forwell’s appointment follows the leadership of Dr. Miriam Spering, to whom we extend our gratitude for her service.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Forwell on her appointment.
February 25, 2025
Join the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences for an online presentation by the shortlisted candidate for the School Director position.
Contact med.searchesandreviews@ubc.ca to register.
- Presentation and Vision Statement — New horizons: Charting our future through connection and collaboration
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 12 pm
- Location: Friedman Building, UBC Vancouver, or online via Zoom
February 24, 2025
Updated February 26, 2025
The UBC Payroll team has advised that 2024 T4 Tax Slips for faculty & staff are now available for download from Workday.
February 24, 2025
The Climate Solutions Research Collective is accepting project ideas for the 2025–2026 Solutions Scholars Program.
Established in 2023, the Solutions Scholar Program is designed to encourage interdisciplinary research in the areas of climate change mitigation, adaptation and education. The program supports graduate students to spend ten months working on a solutions-oriented research project submitted and led by researchers across UBC.
Researchers are invited to submit a Notice of Intent for their project proposal by Friday, February 28. Select projects will be invited to submit a full application in April.
February 24, 2025
Join UBC Connects at Robson Square for “Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law: How modern Canadian families are navigating the complex legal challenges of fertility” on Monday, March 10.
This panel discussion brings together leading experts, including Dr. Beth Taylor (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology) to delve into the real-world implications of assisted reproduction, the rise of non-traditional families, and the increasing demand for fertility treatments.
Designed to be accessible to everyone, join us for an informal and informative conversation and Q&A session, and explore the intersections of law and social change in the context of Canadian families.
- When: Monday, March 10 from 6–9 pm
- Where: UBC Robson Square
February 24, 2025
The 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) competition has now launched, and the Faculty of Medicine Office of Research is seeking nominations from interested candidates.
The CERC program aims to support world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. The Faculty of Medicine has been invited to submit up to three nominees. Nominees must be full professors or associate professors expected to be promoted to full professor within one or two years of the nomination.
Interested applicants must complete the registration form by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with preliminary nominations due to the Faculty of Medicine Office of Research by March 19.
February 24, 2025
In the spirit of spreading kindness and advocating for those who need it, UBC invites faculty and staff to participate in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 26.
Now a global movement, Pink Shirt Day grew from an act of kindness in Nova Scotia when a group of students supported a fellow student being bullied for wearing a pink t-shirt to school.
UBC Human Resources share ways you can get involved, resources for support and learning, a downloadable Zoom background, and more.
February 24, 2025
UBC Vancouver faculty, apply for funding to develop a non-credit learning opportunity through the Continuous Learning Advancement Fund.
The Continuous Learning Advancement Fund (CLAF) supports the creation, renewal and expansion of non-degree learning opportunities at UBC Vancouver. The fund accepts proposals for non-credit offerings, with preference to fully online, micro-credential, non-credit programs serving continuous learners seeking to change (reskill) or advance (upskill) their careers in high-demand sectors.
A total of $250,000 is available in funding for the 2025/26 CLAF cycle. Submit a letter of intent by May 8, 2025, with full applications due by July 24.
See the full criteria, key dates and frequently asked questions on the UBC Extended Learning website.
This call was shared by UBC Bulletin on February 13.
February 24, 2025
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Darryl Knight, Associate Dean, Research, Providence Research & Teresa Tsang, Associate Dean, Research, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. M-J Milloy has been appointed interim Director of Research at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCSSU), effective to June 30, 2026.
Dr. Milloy is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine and a research scientist at the BCCSU. He has served as UBC’s inaugural Canopy Growth Professor of Cannabis Science since 2019. Dr. Milloy leads novel observational and experimental research into the health impacts of cannabis regulations and the possible therapeutic applications of cannabinoids, particularly for people living with substance use disorders or at risk of overdose.
As interim Director of Research, BCCSU, Dr. Milloy will develop and implement the centre’s research strategy and cultivate a culture of research excellence, integrity and collaboration. He will promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the centre’s research activities, including helping to advance the Faculty’s reconciliation efforts and working to honour the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. Additionally, he will work to enhance the BCCSU’s national and international reputation through impactful research.
In this role, Dr. Milloy follows Dr. Thomas Kerr, whose outstanding leadership helped establish the BCCSU as a global leader in substance use research and harm reduction. Under Dr. Kerr’s guidance, the centre achieved significant advancements in research and helped inform public health policy provincially and nationally. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kerr for his contributions and dedication.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Milloy on his new role and in thanking Dr. Kerr for his remarkable leadership and service at BCCSU.
