All Announcements

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All Announcements

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UBC’s new Public Interest Disclosure Policy

As of December 1, 2024, post-secondary institutions in B.C. are subject to the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA).
Financial Investigations Policy (SC15) proposed amendments

Share your feedback by Feb. 19, 2025.
UBCV Wesbrook Mall closure Dec. 10–13

Plan for extra travel time during the closure.
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects by Jan. 29.
Apply for a Move UBC Grant

Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines

Take advantage of your annual plan maximums before they reset.
Cheque mailing disruption: Canada Post strike

UBC Finance advise that cheque delivery to employees & suppliers has been impacted.
UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs

Congratulations to the six UBC Medicine new & renewed Canada Research Chairs.
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20: Events & resources at UBC

See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.

Events

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UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together

Register to join the event on Oct. 28.
UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain Health

Register to join the in-person event on Nov. 3.
AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health Equity

Register to join the Nov. 15–16 event.
UBC Thrive month

Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity events

Register to join the symposium & virtual events through October.
Teaching & learning professional development workshops

Register for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology.
Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam Professors

Register to join the virtual event on Nov. 12.
UBC ShakeOut Oct. 16: Are you prepared for an earthquake?

UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
Science, Stand-up & Song: Stem Cell Edition

Get tickets for the Oct. 16 event.

Funding & Awards

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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
Public Scholars Initiative: New Health Equity Stream

Doctoral students can apply for the 2023/24 cohort by May 12.
Honorary Medical Alumni Award: Call for nominations

UBC medical alumni are invited to make a nomination by March 16.
2023 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 12 noon on April 11.
National Research Prizes: Deadline extended

Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship

Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards program

Submit a proposal to hire Canadian undergraduate students to help with your research projects.
Nominations open: Governor General’s Gold Medal

Graduate programs can nominate PhD & MSc thesis students by Feb. 24.
Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking

Register to join the Feb. 28 hybrid event.

Appointment

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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…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…
Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…