April 4, 2024
The VinFuture Prize is set up to honour breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people.
The VinFuture Prize comprises:
- A grand prize of US$ 3 million, awarded annually for breakthrough research and technological innovations.
- Three additional special prizes of US $500,000, awarded annually, each with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and new fields of study.
Nominations are open until April 17, 2024.
April 4, 2024
The UBC Vancouver-Okanagan Collaborative Research Mobility Awards (CRMA) are now open.
A total funding envelope of $100,000 is available for this one-year funding cycle to support research collaborations across UBC researchers in Vancouver and the Okanagan.
Faculty members from all disciplines eligible to hold Tri-Agency research grants are invited to apply by May 6, 2024 (first deadline) and November 4, 2024 (second deadline).
April 2, 2024
Dr. Mary Louisa Miller passed away on January 28, 2024.
A clinical assistant professor emerita, Dr. Miller served in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Dr. Miller was one of the first women in Canada to obtain a fellowship in anesthesia, followed by a nearly 40-year career at Vancouver General Hospital.
The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags were lowered on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in remembrance.
March 25, 2024
Faculty & Staff Sports Day is back this year and will be held in-person at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan on Friday, May 3.
Whether you want to participate as an office, department, group of colleagues or an individual, there are a variety of challenges and activities to choose from. Virtual activities will also be available.
Learn more & register:
March 25, 2024
UBC Vancouver faculty, apply for up to $20,000 to develop or enhance curriculum and contribute to advancing sustainability and wellbeing education at UBC through the Sustainability Education Fellowships program.
The program looks to advance and diversify sustainability and wellbeing education opportunities for students across campus in all disciplines. Faculty members must apply with at least one other faculty member from a different Faculty, Department or discipline at UBC.
Through this program, you can:
- Access funding of up to $20,000 over two years to develop new curriculum.
- Contribute to advancing sustainability and wellbeing education at UBC and collaborate to leverage the expertise of the group to advance shared goals.
- Build your network among like-minded faculty across different departments and disciplines.
- Enhance your knowledge of teaching, curriculum development and innovative pedagogies.
Apply by May 13, 2024.
