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All Announcements

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Annual Welcome Back BBQ

Register to join the faculty & staff events at UBCV & UBCO.
Become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador

UBCV & UBCO faculty & staff, apply to join the program by Aug. 15.
Advancing equity at UBC: Q&A on StEAR progress report

Dr. Arig al Shaibah reflects on the the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework progress report.
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.
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada

Drs. Allison Eddy, Lorraine Greaves & Bonnnie Henry are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Canadian society.
Health Data Analytics micro-certificate info session

Join the info session on July 31 to learn more about the UBC Micro-certificate program.
Professional development events for new faculty: CTLT Summer Institute

New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 18–22.
Clinical Trials BC: ISO 14155 — Good Clinical Practice for Medical Devices

Learn about upcoming changes to the medical device standard in the Aug. 12 webinar.
Resources for staying safe during extreme heat

As temperatures increase, access information & resources to stay safe & keep cool at UBCV & UBCO.

Events

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Advanced Research Computing information session

Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver

Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres

Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
Orange Shirt Day at UBC

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David Boyd

Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe

Register for the event on Sept. 23.
Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025

Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.

Funding & Awards

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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award

Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
Ho-Am Prize 2026

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
Campus as a Living Lab Fund

Attend the info session on Sept. 16, & submit a notice of intent by Sept. 30.

Appointment

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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…
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…