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All Announcements

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TikTok at UBC privacy recommendations

Read the recommendations from Privacy Matters @ UBC.
Join the Dean’s reception at ICAM 2023

Faculty & staff attending ICAM April 13–18, RSVP for the reception by April 7.
Website admins: Google Analytics transition to GA4

To continue collecting web analytics, transition to GA4 before July 1, 2023.
SBME Annual Symposium 2023

Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

Read the update from the Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded Killam Prize for Health Sciences

The prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars distinguished through sustained research excellence.
Support learners and colleagues during Ramadan

This year, Ramadan month starts on March 22 or 23. Read the explainer from the Office of REDI.
Changes to video platform Kaltura

UBC Kaltura is migrating to the cloud. If you use Kaltura, here’s what you need to know.
Public Scholars Initiative: New Health Equity Stream

Doctoral students can apply for the 2023/24 cohort by May 12.

Events

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Partnering in Research conference

Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
Audiology & Speech Sciences: School Director candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on March 6.
UBC Connects | Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law

Register to join the discussion on March 10.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23

Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
Climate Emergency Week at UBC

Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 10–14.
Bridging Research & Action

Register to attend the hybrid event May 15–16.
Black History Month at UBC

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

Funding & Awards

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Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by December 9, 2022.
Apply for $5,000 to host an event at UBC Robson Square

The UBC Connects at Robson Square call for applications is now open.
Call for nominations: 2024 Japan Prize

Submissions due by Jan. 13, 2023.
Nominations open for the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

Nominate by Jan. 30, 2023.
National Awards Program — Canadian College Of Health Leaders

Nominate an individual or team by Nov. 30, 2022.
Reminder: 2022 Partnership Recognition & Exploration Fund

It’s not too late! Apply by Dec. 31, 2022.
2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC funding awards

Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 5, 2022.
Applications for Thrive Grants open until Oct. 24

Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. The last few years have brought unprecedented challenges and complexities that have impacted the mental health of our community, and now more than ever, it is important that we support one…
Call for applications: Campus as a Living Lab Fund Competition

Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) offers faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver an opportunity to explore, develop and test new ideas on sustainability and climate action on campus. The 2022/23 CLL Fund Competition provides up to $50,000 in funding for teams to develop ‘living lab’ projects. The deadline to submit proposals is November 7, 2022.

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…