All Announcements

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All Announcements

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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award

Nominate by Oct. 18.
Complete UBC’s Employment Equity Survey

Complete the updated survey by Oct. 31.
CTLT Winter Institute: Call for contributions

Submit session ideas by Oct. 11.
MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed

Help select the next class of medical students at UBC.
Refreshing UBC’s Strategic Plan

Help shape the vision of UBC through pop-up events, workshops & an online survey.
Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2025/26

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 1.
Time off to vote in the provincial election

UBC employees who are registered voters & are scheduled to work Oct. 19 are entitled to time off work to vote.
Consider supporting this year’s UBC United Way campaign

The UBC United Way campaign officially launches on Wednesday, October 9.
Days of significance & fostering a culture of inclusion & belonging

A message from Arig al Shaibah, UBC AVP, Equity and Inclusion.

Events

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Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.
CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning

New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 19–22.
Participate in the Vancouver Pride Parade

Register to join the organizing committee or to walk in the parade on Aug. 4.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Department Head Candidate presentation

Register to join the online presentation on July 30.
New faculty professional development opportunities

See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.
Postdoctoral Fellows Financial Townhall

Provide your feedback on postdoc stipends, July 4–8.
Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations

Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)

Apply to join the delegation by July 1.

Funding & Awards

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New Faculty Research Award

New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
Shared Research Platforms Competition

UBCV research facilities, submit an expression of interest by May 1.
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
Solutions Scholars Program

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations

Register intent to nominate by March 5.
Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 8.
Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by March 28.

Appointment

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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…