Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 UBC Connects | Voices for Health EquityRegister to join the Nov. 4 event. 
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 Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, FraserA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 UBC ShakeOut Oct. 17: Are you prepared for an earthquake?UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17. 
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 Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of FameDr. Caron is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice. 
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 John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship AwardNominate by Oct. 18. 
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 Complete UBC’s Employment Equity SurveyComplete the updated survey by Oct. 31. 
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 CTLT Winter Institute: Call for contributionsSubmit session ideas by Oct. 11. 
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 MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers NeededHelp select the next class of medical students at UBC. 
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 Refreshing UBC’s Strategic PlanHelp shape the vision of UBC through pop-up events, workshops & an online survey. 
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 Innovation UBC Venture Founder programApply by Oct. 27. 
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 Advanced Research Computing information sessionRegister for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research. 
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 Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC VancouverJoin the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9. 
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 From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource CentresRegister for the public lecture on Sept. 25. 
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 Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentationRegister to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18. 
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 Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshopRegister for an upcoming workshop date. 
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 Orange Shirt Day at UBCSee events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity. 
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 Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David BoydRegister to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominationsNominate a faculty member by Nov. 27. 
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 West Coast Teaching Excellence AwardsNominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28. 
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 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10. 
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 UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominationsNominate 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) grantsApply 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 GrantApply for support with your event by Oct. 1. 
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 Ministry of Health Seed Grant ProgramSubmit a notice of intent by Oct. 8. 
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 StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposalsApply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities. 
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 Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHRA message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson. 
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 Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty AffairsA 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 AffairsA 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 AdmissionsA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral EducationA 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 SciencesA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty DevelopmentA message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin ScienceA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.