Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBC’s Financial Planning Process for 2026/27
An update of the financial environment and the upcoming steps in the planning process.
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Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines
Take advantage of your annual plan maximums before they reset.
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Voting open for Board of Governors positions and second call for nominations for both Senates
Voting & Senate nominations open until 4 pm, Nov. 27.
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Search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation
UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
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Welcome to UBC, Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Faculty & staff shared warm greetings for Dr. Anandasabapathy, along with recommendations for must-see places in B.C.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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14 Not Forgotten ceremony
Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
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UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day
Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
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Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week
Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
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Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series
Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
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UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
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Dr. Ben Mortenson appointed Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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James Hogg Research Centre renamed & Dr. Don Sin reappointed Director
A message from Robert McMaster and Darryl Knight.
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Dr. Sophia Frangou appointed Associate Dean, Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. John Kramer appointed interim Director, ICORD
A message from Robert McMaster, and Patricia Daly.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra reappointed Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Choi appointed interim Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed interim Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.
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Launch of refreshed MedNet website
I am pleased to announce the launch of the new, refreshed MedNet faculty and staff website.
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Academic Renewal Update | Round 2
See the six successful proposals from the second round of our Academic Renewal competition.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 15
Registration is required, register online by 4:15 pm on Nov. 15.
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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Help select the next class of medical students at UBC.
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Join us for the Indigenous Speaker Series: Diagnosing Truth, Healing and Conciliation Inside BC Health Care Systems
Register for the Monday, Oct. 17 event, hosted by the REDI office.
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2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards
These awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of faculty and staff who embody our values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration and equity — helping us to transform health for everyone.
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Training more doctors for British Columbia
Update on the announcement made by the Government of BC committing to the expansion of the MDUP & PGME residency programs.
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Strategic Investment Fund update
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. As we start the second year our refreshed strategic plan Building the Future: 2021–2026, I’m pleased to announce that in year one we completed two rounds of the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). In the fall 2021 and summer 2022 SIF rounds, we received a…
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Join the Faculty’s commemorative virtual event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
An invitation from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Healthinvites you to join a virtual event onTuesday, September 27, 202210:00–11:30 am PT.Given the discussion topic, this event may go beyond 11:30 am Please join us in coming together in a concerted effort to reflect…