All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Message from the President: Towards a respectful and robust discussion

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President & Vice-Chancellor.
Strategic Plan in Action: Read the mid-term report

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Workday Student update: Student access

From May 21, students will have access to Workday Student for academic administrative tasks.
Photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day

View images from the 14th UBC Faculty and Staff Sports Day, which took place on May 3.
Dr. Corinne Hohl appointed Head, Department of Emergency Medicine

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
New Faculty Research Award

New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 26.
Message from the President: Campus protest

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President & Vice-Chancellor.
CIEBH research teams awarded $140M in federal funding

The projects will accelerate the development & manufacturing of lifesaving medicine for patients & communities across Canada.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14

Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14.

Events

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Transforming Health Symposium

Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio

Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century

Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
Rural Voices Gathering 2024

Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
Workshops for community-engaged researchers

Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience

Register to join the in-person event on Sep. 25.
Women’s Health Seminar Series

Register for the online seminars, starting Sep. 23.
Medical Genetics: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.

Funding & Awards

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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.
President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Awards 2025

Apply by April 30, 2025
Wall Fellowships & Research Awards

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28

Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year.

Appointment

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Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education & Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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…