All Announcements

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All Announcements

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CTLT Winter Institute teaching & learning workshops

Register for teaching & learning workshops Dec. 12–15, 2022.
Climate Emergency at UBC: Report on Progress 2021-22

Learn how UBC is working to meet our Climate Action Plan 2030 goals.
Presidential Search Committee announced

A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
Academic Renewal Update | Round 2

See the six successful proposals from the second round of our Academic Renewal competition.
2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC funding awards

Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 5, 2022.
UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, Nov. 11

All UBC community members are invited to join in person or virtually.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 15

Registration is required, register online by 4:15 pm on Nov. 15.
Student affordability and food insecurity

A message from Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students.
Inform the future of federal research support in Canada

Share your thoughts by Dec. 1, 2022.

Events

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Open house: Indigenous Stream, Clinical Educator Fellowship Program

Register to join the June 25 open house.
Museum of Anthropology reopening events

Join the reopening celebrations June 13–16.
Implementing equity and anti-racism priorities: Progress update

Register for the update and Q&A on June 25.
Pride at UBC

Explore events & resources.
Indigenous History Month at UBC

June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Explore what’s happening across UBC.
Go by Bike Week, June 3–9

Register as an individual or team for Go by Bike Week.
New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders

Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine

Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding

Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.

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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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…
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…