All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Time off to vote in the provincial election

UBC employees who are registered voters & are scheduled to work Oct. 19 are entitled to time off work to vote.
Consider supporting this year’s UBC United Way campaign

The UBC United Way campaign officially launches on Wednesday, October 9.
Days of significance & fostering a culture of inclusion & belonging

A message from Arig al Shaibah, UBC AVP, Equity and Inclusion.
Message from the President: What’s next for UBC?

Hear more about the strategic plan refresh and share your input.
Transforming Health Symposium

Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
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.
Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.

Events

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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine

Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding

Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.
Workshops for community-engaged researchers

Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events

Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). CTLT Indigenous Initiatives develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. Upcoming events May 16 | Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully…
Research & Reflections on Teaching: A Medical & Health Education Series

Join the first medical & health education session on May 23.
New abortion access course for healthcare providers

Registrations are open for the new self-paced accredited course.
Celebrate Learning Week May 6–10

Register for online & in-person events.
School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation

Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
Climate Solutions Scholars Summit

Join the in-person event on Apr. 18, 2-4 pm.

Funding & Awards

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Japan Prize 2026: Call for nominations

Submit full nomination packages by Jan. 10, 2025.
West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

Nominate by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
Health Research BC Research Trainee program

Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 12.
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund

Submit a letter of intent by Jan. 17, 2025.
UBC Health Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Nov. 8.
Health Research BC Scholar & Health Professional-Investigator programs

Submit a letter of intent by Nov. 19.
Canadian Medical Association Awards 2025: Call for nominations

Submit a nomination by Nov. 30.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program

Submit a project proposal by Nov. 18.
John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award

Nominate by Oct. 18.

Appointment

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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…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…