Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 Open educational resource (OER) grantsApply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses. 
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 Staff Mentoring Program 2026Apply as a mentor by Oct. 31. 
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 Advanced Research Computing information sessionRegister for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive GrantApply for support with your event by Oct. 1. 
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 Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC VancouverJoin the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9. 
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 UBC Library collections changes: Sage & the Public Library of Science JournalsLearn more about upcoming changes to the UBC Library collections. 
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 CV Policy (HR1) proposed amendmentsShare your feedback by Oct. 5, 2025. 
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 Welcome back message from Dr. Benoit-Antoine BaconWatch the video message from UBC President & Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon. 
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 Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24. 
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 Innovation UBC Lab2Market programsApply for programs to translate your research to real-world impacts. 
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 Annual Welcome Back BBQRegister to join the faculty & staff events at UBCV & UBCO. 
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 Health Data Analytics micro-certificate info sessionJoin the info session on July 31 to learn more about the UBC Micro-certificate program. 
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 Professional development events for new faculty: CTLT Summer InstituteNew instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 18–22. 
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 Clinical Trials BC: ISO 14155 — Good Clinical Practice for Medical DevicesLearn about upcoming changes to the medical device standard in the Aug. 12 webinar. 
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 BranchingOUT: UBC Botanical Garden’s Pride CelebrationJoin the evening event on July 17. 
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 Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30)Apply to join UBC’s virtual delegation by July 8. 
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 Indigenous History MonthJune commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. See what’s happening at UBC. 
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 OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominationsNominate a faculty member by Nov. 27. 
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 West Coast Teaching Excellence AwardsNominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28. 
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 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10. 
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 UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominationsNominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7. 
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 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15. 
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 Open educational resource (OER) grantsApply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses. 
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 Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive GrantApply for support with your event by Oct. 1. 
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 Ministry of Health Seed Grant ProgramSubmit a notice of intent by Oct. 8. 
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 StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposalsApply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities. 
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 Dr. J9 Austin appointed Head, Department of Medical GeneticsA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Dr. Hilary Grocott appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & TherapeuticsA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Dr. Robert Petrella reappointed Head, Department of Family PracticeA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research InstituteA message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Fiona Dalton, President & CEO, Providence Health Care. 
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 Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood ResearchA message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang. 
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 Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy ResearchA message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research. 
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 Dr. Anita Palepu reappointed Head, Department of MedicineA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Drs. Lynn Raymond & Shernaz Bamji appointed as Co-Directors, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain HealthA message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang. 
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 Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners. 
