All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Reminder: Complete the Worksite Safety Survey by Jan. 31

Find out how to ensure your UBC office or workstation is safe.
UBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2023

This marks the 11th consecutive year UBC is awarded this honour.
Download the UBC Safe app

Get notifications & access resources for Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
UBC Learning Circle upcoming events

Register for the Feb. 2 & Feb. 7 online webinars.
Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell

Join the Feb. 28 lecture on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19
Dr. Natalie Strynadka appointed University Killam Professor

The Professorship recognizes exceptional teachers & researchers.
Announcing the appointment of two new faculty research advisors

Two Faculty members appointed VPRI faculty research advisors.
Vancouver campus 30-Year Vision: Draft for input

Share your thoughts by Feb. 7.
Update on search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

Share your thoughts with the Presidential Search Committee.

Events

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Unpacking Identity: IBPOC wellbeing workshop series

IBPOC faculty & staff, enrol in online workshops held March 12–21.
UBC Wellbeing workshop “ME Time: Making room for joy”

Join the virtual workshop on Feb. 29, & explore more upcoming workshops.
New procurement training workshops: Paying suppliers

Faculty & staff who work with suppliers, explore new workshops.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Get active this February with Move UBC

Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
Safeguarding Science Webinars

Register for one of ten webinars by Public Safety Canada’s Research Security Centre.
UBC Climate Emergency Week

Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 12–16.
CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal

Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
Black History Month

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.

Funding & Awards

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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects by Jan. 29.
Apply for a Move UBC Grant

Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
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.

Appointment

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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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.…