All Announcements

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All Announcements

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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.
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.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14

Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14.
Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey 2024

All UBC faculty & staff, complete the survey by May 17.
Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding

Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.
Open access publisher discounts for UBC researchers

See new additions to list of OA publishers offering benefits for UBC authors.

Events

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Indigenous History Month

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. See what’s happening at UBC.
Are you earthquake ready?

Join a free online workshop on June 13
Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture

Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
Pride month at UBC

Explore events and resources.
The 21st D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Noboru Mizushima

Join in person or online on June 24.
UBC Pride Connect reception

Register by May 27 to join the 2SLGBTQIA+ reception on June 3.
Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Kishore Mulpuri

Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on May 20.
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.

Funding & Awards

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Distinguished University Scholar Program

Internal call for nominations due by July 23
Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation Projects

Letters of Intent due July 17.
Inspiring Community Grants

Apply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025

Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16.
Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Apply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives.
UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13.
PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teams

UBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13.
UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

Apply for project funding by June 4.

Appointment

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Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
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…