All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Dr. Rachel Fernandez extended as UBC Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, pro tem

Dr. Fernandez will serve on a pro-tem basis to September 14, 2026.
Dr. Stirling Bryan appointed interim Associate Dean, Research, VCHRI & Executive Director, VCHRI

A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Gavin Stuart, Vice President, Research, Vancouver Coastal Health.
Reminder: Health & wellbeing supports

Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff & learners, find help or explore resources to support you.
Student Health & Wellbeing services in new Gateway Building

UBC students can now access integrated medical & mental health care in UBC Vancouver’s new Gateway Building.
Researchers appointed to Order of Canada

Congratulations to Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng and Judy Illes.
Data Privacy Week events at UBC

Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 27–29.
Mike Vizsolyi appointed UBC Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Labour Relations & HR Policy)

Mr. Vizsolyi assumes the role on January 16, 2026.
UBC Connects | Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care

Register to join the in-person event on Jan. 28.
Anniversary signifier update

The signifier is now discontinued — update your email signature and other materials.

Events

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CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal

Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
Black History Month

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
Health & wellbeing events & resources

Register for events and workshops, and explore resources.
6th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC24)

Register to join the hybrid conference, held April 11, 2024.
Pitfalls & Potential: Integrating Generative AI into your Research & Scholarship

Register to join the Feb. 15 online event.
UBC Connects | Imagining Multisensory Art: Literacy & Inclusion

Register to join the event on Jan. 27.
Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Framework update

Learn more, & register for the townhall in Jan. 2024.
Emergency Medicine: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the Dec. 8 & 19 online presentations.
CHSPR Health Policy Conference: Exploring the Future of Drug Coverage in Canada

Register to join in-person or online on March 5.

Funding & Awards

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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)

UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
Open educational resource (OER) grants

Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.

Appointment

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Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…