Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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We Welcome the Children Back Home: Indigenous Speaker Series
Register to join the virtual event at 12 pm, Sep. 20.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the broadcast message from Deborah Buszard, UBC’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Dr. Sophia Frangou appointed Associate Dean, Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Associate Vice-President, Health — call for applications
See details of the position & advisory committee.
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BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit webinar: Dr. Sharief Hendricks
Register to join the presentation by visiting scholar Dr. Hendricks on Sep. 5.
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Campus as a Living Lab Grand Challenge
Attend the Sep. 11 information session, & submit a notice of intent by Sep. 28.
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Generative AI in teaching & learning: Events & resources
Explore a new website & workshops to support UBC educators.
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Dr. John Kramer appointed interim Director, ICORD
A message from Robert McMaster, and Patricia Daly.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Attend the Sep. 14 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 22.
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New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders
Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
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Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding
Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). CTLT Indigenous Initiatives develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. Upcoming events May 16 | Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully…
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Research & Reflections on Teaching: A Medical & Health Education Series
Join the first medical & health education session on May 23.
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New abortion access course for healthcare providers
Registrations are open for the new self-paced accredited course.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 6–10
Register for online & in-person events.
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School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation
Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
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National Research Prizes: Deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
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2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards program
Submit a proposal to hire Canadian undergraduate students to help with your research projects.
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Nominations open: Governor General’s Gold Medal
Graduate programs can nominate PhD & MSc thesis students by Feb. 24.
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Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking
Register to join the Feb. 28 hybrid event.
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Apply to the Students as Partners Fund
Apply by Feb. 24 to fund your UBC Vancouver course redesign project.
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BC Rural Health Awards
Nominate a rural community or doctor to recognize their contributions towards improving the health of rural British Columbians.
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UBC Sustainability Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 19 for up to $4000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
Nominate a Graduate TA by Friday, March 3.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Dr. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy: Resources now available
Read a summary of the policy changes & explore FAQs.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.