Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBCV fall cycling programs
If you cycle to UBC Vancouver, or want to start, explore three cycling programs aimed to promote cycling on campus and improve the experience of all cyclists in our community. Bike Valet pilot UBCV is piloting a Bike Valet service every Wednesday and Thursday, from September 18 to October 10. With the aim of improving…
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Peer to Peer faculty development program
Apply to join the next cohort, starting Oct. 17.
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Staff Mentoring Program: Call for mentors
Deadline extended: Apply as a mentor by Oct. 25.
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Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
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Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant
Deadline extended: Submit your letter of intent by Oct. 27.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals by Nov. 14.
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Rural Voices Gathering 2024
Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
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Postdoctoral Fellow Peer Mentorship Program
Apply as a mentor or mentee by Sep. 25.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2024
Dean Dermot Kelleher announces the recipients of the 2024 awards.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
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UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day
Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
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Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week
Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
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Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series
Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.
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Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects
Submit letters of intent by 3 pm on July 13.
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UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2023
Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 19.
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Students as Partners fund
Apply by June 16 to fund your UBC Vancouver course redesign project.
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Climate and Wellbeing Education Grants
Faculty, apply by June 12 for up to $6,000 to help you integrate climate change & wellbeing into your course.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program
Apply to the program by May 22.
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UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations
UBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31.
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Sustainability Education Grants
UBC Vancouver faculty, apply by May 14.
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Run a Global Seminar & take your course abroad
Submit a proposal to run a 2024 Global Seminar by June 30.
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Dr. Lakshmi Yatham reappointed Head, Department of Psychiatry
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Dean Jones appointed Vice Dean, Health Engagement
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Sarah Bartlett appointed interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Laura Farrell appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, UBC & Academic Director, UBC Distributed Programs, UVic
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Aslam Anis appointed Director, School of Population and Public Health
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Susan Cox appointed interim Director of W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics
A message from Robert McMaster and Aslam Anis.
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Dr. Naveed Janjua appointed Director, University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (UBC CDC)
A message from Robert McMaster and Jat Sandhu.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.

