Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal
Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Changes to UBC travel management company service fees
As of Feb. 1, 2024, booking fees will increase for Direct Travel & SAP-Concur.
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Reminder: Complete the worksite inspection survey by Feb. 2
Faculty & staff, complete the short survey by Feb. 2.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Feb. 29.
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2023 tax information & 2024 updates
2023 tax slips will be available on or before Feb. 29.
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Health & wellbeing events & resources
Register for events and workshops, and explore resources.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Announcing the 2023 recipients
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Metro Vancouver transit strike – confirmed
Update on the Metro Vancouver transit strike commencing Jan. 22.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations
Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
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Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)
Apply to join the delegation by July 1.
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Open house: Indigenous Stream, Clinical Educator Fellowship Program
Register to join the June 25 open house.
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Museum of Anthropology reopening events
Join the reopening celebrations June 13–16.
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Implementing equity and anti-racism priorities: Progress update
Register for the update and Q&A on June 25.
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Pride at UBC
Explore events & resources.
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Indigenous History Month at UBC
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Explore what’s happening across UBC.
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Go by Bike Week, June 3–9
Register as an individual or team for Go by Bike Week.
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New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders
Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
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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) grants
Apply 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 Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
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Ho-Am Prize 2026
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Dr. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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The Resilient Brain: Read our latest edition of Pathways
Dean Dermot Kelleher launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.
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Educational Supports for Clinical Faculty — Survey
Complete the clinical faculty survey by Nov. 7.
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Search for a new Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health — Update
Complete the survey by Oct. 23.
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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Help select the next class of medical students at UBC.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2024
Dean Dermot Kelleher announces the recipients of the 2024 awards.
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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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Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience
Register to join the in-person event on Sep. 25.
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Call for Nominations: President’s Advisory Committee for the Selection of a New Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health
A message from UBC Senate and Curriculum Services.
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Thank you for an extraordinary academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.