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See the latest updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.

Latest announcements

Five Days in May: B.C.’s Health Research Showcase

Register for virtual health research events taking place through May.
National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of…
Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market

Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6

Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.
Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy

A message from Roger Wong, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2025

For the 14th consecutive year, UBC has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

Policy Communications Clinic and Workshop Series

Attend a workshop on how to communicate research effectively for policy change.
UBC Learning Circle upcoming events

Register for the Feb. 2 & Feb. 7 online webinars.
Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell

Join the Feb. 28 lecture on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19

Ho-Am Prize 2026

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
Campus as a Living Lab Fund

Attend the info session on Sept. 16, & submit a notice of intent by Sept. 30.