All Announcements

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The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis

Join in-person or online on May 5.
New UBC action plan for EDI in research

The Dimensions action plan focuses on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in UBC’s research ecosystem.
New Faculty Research Award

Faculty appointed within two years, apply by June 26.
Celebrate Learning Week May 2–9

Register for online & in-person events.
2023 UBC Teaching Practices Survey opens May 2

Survey feedback will be used to inform UBC’s strategic priorities.
Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023

Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
entrepreneurship@UBC fall 2023 programs

Attend the April 25 info session, and apply by May 8.
Partnering in Research Conference

Register to join the June 15 event.
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2023

This award recognizes employers creating a culture of environmental awareness & developing exceptional sustainability initiatives.

Events

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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.
UBC Connects | Voices for Health Equity

Register to join the Nov. 4 event.

Funding & Awards

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AFMC Awards 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 6.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for the fall/winter cohort by July 15.
Large TLEF special call: Generative AI collaborative cluster grants

Submit ideas for internal review by June 24.
UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

Apply by July 9.
Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
UBCV Work Learn program, Winter Session 2024

Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 17.
Wall Fellowships & Awards

Submit a notice of intent for the inaugural awards program.
New Faculty Research Award

New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 26.
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning funding opportunities

Apply for SoTL Linkage Grants or to the SoTL Seed Program.

Appointment

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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.…
Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & 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 that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…
Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…