Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 18 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBC alumni by Feb. 14.
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Black History Month at UBC
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Preparing for extreme weather at UBC
As weather patterns shift towards snow, view information to help you prepare for extreme weather on campus.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Deadline extended: Apply by March 3.
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Educational resources on anti-Jewish, anti-Arab & anti-Muslim discrimination now available
Explore the new resources from the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office.
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UBC’s updated Sexual Misconduct Policy and new training for all faculty and staff
Complete the Workplace Learning training by Feb. 28.
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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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Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the candidate presentations.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9
Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
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Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas Murthy
Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29.
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31st UBC Medicine Spring Gala
Tickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event.
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Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate Solutions
Register to join the in-person event on April 16.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2
Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
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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. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHR
A message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Ravinder Dennis Bhui appointed Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Shahin Shirzad extended as Assistant Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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.
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Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education & Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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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.
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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
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Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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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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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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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.