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Rapid Response 2024 program

Submit a letter of intent by April 30.
Op-ed by President Bacon: How UBC is Fighting Climate Change

Read an op-ed by Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor.
The Taylor International Prize in Medicine

Submit nominations by May 1.
UBC Okanagan: Discounted transit passes for faculty & staff

The Summer 2024 ProPass sign-up period is open until May 10.
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.

Events

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Professional development events for new faculty: CTLT Summer Institute

New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 18–22.
Clinical Trials BC: ISO 14155 — Good Clinical Practice for Medical Devices

Learn about upcoming changes to the medical device standard in the Aug. 12 webinar.
BranchingOUT: UBC Botanical Garden’s Pride Celebration

Join the evening event on July 17.
Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30)

Apply to join UBC’s virtual delegation by July 8.
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.

Funding & Awards

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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.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Attend the Sep. 12 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 27.

Appointment

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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…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…