All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Generative AI in teaching & learning: Events & resources

Explore a new website & workshops to support UBC educators.
Dr. John Kramer appointed interim Director, ICORD

A message from Robert McMaster, and Patricia Daly.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Attend the Sep. 14 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 22.
UBC Okanagan resumes activities after wildfires

Read messages sent to the UBCO community.
Postdoctoral Fellow Peer Mentorship Program

Apply as a mentor or mentee by Sep. 18.
The resilience of our UBC community during the Okanagan wildfires

A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
Annual Welcome Back BBQ

RSVP for the UBCO & UBCV event.
Air quality advisory in effect for Vancouver & the Okanagan

See current conditions & information on reducing effects of smoke exposure.
Climate Solutions Research Collective welcome & launch

Learn about this new initiative at the Sep. 15 launch event.

Events

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Global Health Conference 2025

Register to join the hybrid conference on April 10, 2025.
You are invited: Celebrating 75 years of excellence across British Columbia

Join us as we mark the Faculty’s 75th anniversary around the province.
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20: Events & resources at UBC

See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
Cross-Institutional Collaborations to Address the Unregulated Drug Crisis

Register to join the panel session on Nov. 26.
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day

Attend the in-person ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2024

Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 19.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Symposium & tips

Register for the symposium on Oct. 30 & find cybersecurity tips & resources.
Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education

Register to join the virtual lecture on Oct. 29.
UBC Thrive month signature events

Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.

Funding & Awards

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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.
Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
New Faculty Research Award

Faculty appointed within two years, apply by June 26.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program

Apply to the program by May 22.
UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31.
Sustainability Education Grants

UBC Vancouver faculty, apply by May 14.
Run a Global Seminar & take your course abroad

Submit a proposal to run a 2024 Global Seminar by June 30.
2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 9.
CIEBH Town Hall

Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.

Appointment

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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…
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…