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National Research Prizes: Deadline extended

Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
Join the International Freezer Challenge

Register your UBC lab to compete & improve energy-efficiency.
UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023

The designation recognizes BC employers that lead as exceptional places to work.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day Feb. 22

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background, & access resources.
Call for nominations for faculty representatives to the Senate

Nominations for Faculty representatives close at 4pm on Feb. 27.
A message about the earthquake tragedy in Turkiye and Syria

A message of sympathy and support to the UBC community about the earthquake tragedy in Turkiye and Syria.
2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship

Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
Seeking nominations for the Chancellor Search Committee

Nominate to serve on the advisory committee by Feb. 17.
Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

Join the hybrid seminar hosted by Safety & Risk Services on March 10.

Events

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Together|Ensemble at UBC — Advancing the SDGs in B.C.

Register to join the June 7 event at UBC Vancouver.
CTLT Spring Institute: Embracing Creativity & Risk Taking in the New Normal

Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops May 29–June 1.
Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program

Apply as a mentee or mentor by June 30.
The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis

Join in-person or online on May 5.
Celebrate Learning Week May 2–9

Register for online & in-person events.
Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023

Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
Partnering in Research Conference

Register to join the June 15 event.
Get active with Faculty & Staff Sports Day

Register to join in-person May 5, or virtually between May 2–5.
Teaching & learning professional development

Register for upcoming workshops and programs from the CTLT.

Funding & Awards

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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
Solutions Scholars Program

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations

Register intent to nominate by March 5.
Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 8.
Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by March 28.
President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Awards 2025

Apply by April 30, 2025
Wall Fellowships & Research Awards

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.

Appointment

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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…
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…