All Announcements

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All Announcements

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International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31

See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marra & Zandstra

The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence & impact in their fields of study.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2

Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
Supporting Canadian suppliers and navigating U.S. tariffs

An update from UBC Finance on procurement & resources for sourcing locally.
Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)

Register to join the 3-month online program by May 1.
UBC IT update: Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC

UBC restricts the installation or use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek Applications.
Climate+Water Research Symposium

Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2025/26

The budget proposal will be considered by the full Board of Governors on March 28.

Events

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UBC ShakeOut Oct. 16: Are you prepared for an earthquake?

UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
Innovation UBC Venture Founder program

Apply by Oct. 27.
Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam Professors

Register to join the virtual event on Nov. 12.
Advanced Research Computing information session

Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver

Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres

Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
Orange Shirt Day at UBC

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.

Funding & Awards

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Campus as a Living Lab Grand Challenge

Attend the Sep. 11 information session, & submit a notice of intent by Sep. 28.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Attend the Sep. 14 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 22.
AFMC Awards 2024: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 15.
Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant

Submit your letter of intent by Aug. 31.
Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations

Submit an expression of intent by Sep. 15 & full submission by Nov. 15.
Ho-Am Prize 2024

Submit a nomination package by Oct. 3, 2023.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a research or teaching & learning proposal by July 31.
Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone.
Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals

Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.

Appointment

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Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…