See the latest updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
Latest announcements
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Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9
Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
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Time off to vote in the federal election
The Canadian federal election takes place on April 28, 2025.
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UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering brings together researchers, students and industry partners under one roof to advance biomedical research, education and translation.
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UBC Spring graduation ceremonies: Call for volunteers
Help support graduation ceremonies & receptions at UBCV & UBCO.
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Physical Therapy & Research Clinic at UBCV
The on-campus clinic offers appointments with student & fully-licensed physiotherapists.
Event registration
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Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell
Join the Feb. 28 lecture on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC
See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
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It Starts with Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust on Jan. 25
Register for the Jan. 25 event, hosted by the REDI office & the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
Funding & award opportunities
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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
In Memoriam
The Faculty of Medicine recognizes members of our community and their contributions to the university.
Calendar
Upcoming events from across the Faculty of Medicine.
