All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Wall Fellowships & Awards

Submit a notice of intent for the inaugural awards program.
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.

Events

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It Starts With Us: Advancing Inclusive Research in Medicine

Register to join the virtual panel event on May 16.
Five Days in May: B.C.’s Health Research Showcase

Register for virtual health research events taking place through May.
VCHRI Research Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Health Care through Research

Register to join the summit on June 2.
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…
Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market

Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the candidate presentations.
Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9

Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas Murthy

Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29.
31st UBC Medicine Spring Gala

Tickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event.

Funding & Awards

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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2025/26

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 1.
UBC Okanagan teaching awards: Nominations open

Nominate UBCO faculty members by Nov. 8.
Open educational resource (OER) grants

UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
Research Facility Support Grants

Apply by Nov. 1.
Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant

Deadline extended: Submit your letter of intent by Oct. 27.
Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Submit proposals by Nov. 14.
Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
OER Excellence and Impact Awards

Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.

Appointment

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Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…