All Announcements

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All Announcements

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COP27 and the politics of power, people, and place

Join UBC Sustainability for a free panel event Dec. 1.
Apply for a Move UBC Grant

Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by December 9, 2022.
Voting open for Board of Governors and second call for nominations for Vancouver Senate

Further to the UBC Broadcast last month, the first round of elections for the 2023 – 2026 triennium is currently underway with opportunities for you to participate.
Staying safe during the winter flu season

Important ways to help prevent illness and help keep yourself, and others, safe.
Black Mental Wellness Project

Black UBC community members can access free sessions with Black counsellors.
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.

Events

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Register now: Join an online focus group on healthy research environments in the Faculty of Medicine

Healthy Environments in Academic Research Teams (HEART) is a new program developed by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Office that aims to equip Faculty of Medicine research teams to thrive. HEART want to hear your thoughts on what makes a healthy research culture in the Faculty of Medicine, and shape a program that can create…
Join us for the Indigenous Speaker Series: Diagnosing Truth, Healing and Conciliation Inside BC Health Care Systems

Register for the Monday, Oct. 17 event, hosted by the REDI office.
Celebrate Academic Integrity Week, Oct. 17–21

Join the Academic Integrity Hub for Academic Integrity Week October 17–21, 2022, promoting academic integrity at UBC and beyond. Explore a range of events and resources, including Take Five for Integrity — an in-class awareness campaign supported with materials for instructors and in-class presentations from staff and students.
Register now: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25

An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is now open for the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) inaugural virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.” Please note the event will be recorded. When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 am–1 pm Why should you…

Funding & Awards

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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.
Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2025/26

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 1.
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.

Appointment

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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
Dr. Ravinder Dennis Bhui appointed Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
Dr. Shahin Shirzad extended as Assistant Dean, MD Admissions

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education & Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences

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