All Announcements

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All Announcements

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UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program

Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
UBC Spring graduation ceremonies: Call for volunteers

Support this year’s events at UBCV & UBCO.
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers in 2024

For the 13th consecutive year, UBC has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Message from the President: My sincere thanks as we complete winter session

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President and Vice-Chancellor.
UBC faculty and learners recognized by Medical Alumni Association

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients.
2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation

Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
Explore e-biking options at UBCV and UBCO

Try an e-bike to get around while saving time on your commute.
Climate Solutions Scholars Summit

Join the in-person event on Apr. 18, 2-4 pm.

Events

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Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.
CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning

New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 19–22.
Participate in the Vancouver Pride Parade

Register to join the organizing committee or to walk in the parade on Aug. 4.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Department Head Candidate presentation

Register to join the online presentation on July 30.
New faculty professional development opportunities

See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.
Postdoctoral Fellows Financial Townhall

Provide your feedback on postdoc stipends, July 4–8.
Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations

Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)

Apply to join the delegation by July 1.

Funding & Awards

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New Faculty Research Award

New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
Shared Research Platforms Competition

UBCV research facilities, submit an expression of interest by May 1.
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
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.

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…