Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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…
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Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market
Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.
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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.
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Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the candidate presentations.
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New Faculty Research Award
New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
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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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Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23
Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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Climate Emergency Week at UBC
Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 10–14.
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Bridging Research & Action
Register to attend the hybrid event May 15–16.
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Black History Month at UBC
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry on Leading In a Time of Uncertainty: My Road to Kindness
Register for the hybrid lecture on Jan. 30.
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Check your lung health: UBCV Travelling Health Fair
Book an appointment to learn about your lung health, Feb. 18–21.
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Get active this February with Move UBC
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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GenAI in Teaching and Learning Symposium
Join the virtual symposium on Feb. 3.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
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Research Facility Support Grants
Apply by Nov. 1.
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Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant
Deadline extended: Submit your letter of intent by Oct. 27.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals by Nov. 14.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
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OER Excellence and Impact Awards
Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Attend the Sep. 12 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 27.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Sep. 16 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Dr. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Beyond 75: Read the community engagement report
The report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.

