Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Statement on the Nationwide Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Researcher Walkout
A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
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The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis
Join in-person or online on May 5.
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New UBC action plan for EDI in research
The Dimensions action plan focuses on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in UBC’s research ecosystem.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 2–9
Register for online & in-person events.
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2023 UBC Teaching Practices Survey opens May 2
Survey feedback will be used to inform UBC’s strategic priorities.
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Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023
Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
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entrepreneurship@UBC fall 2023 programs
Attend the April 25 info session, and apply by May 8.
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Partnering in Research Conference
Register to join the June 15 event.
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UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2023
This award recognizes employers creating a culture of environmental awareness & developing exceptional sustainability initiatives.
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Are you earthquake ready?
Join a free online workshop on June 13
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
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Pride month at UBC
Explore events and resources.
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The 21st D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Noboru Mizushima
Join in person or online on June 24.
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UBC Pride Connect reception
Register by May 27 to join the 2SLGBTQIA+ reception on June 3.
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Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Kishore Mulpuri
Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on May 20.
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It Starts With Us: Advancing Inclusive Research in Medicine
Register to join the virtual panel event on May 16.
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Five Days in May: B.C.’s Health Research Showcase
Register for virtual health research events taking place through May.
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VCHRI Research Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Health Care through Research
Register to join the summit on June 2.
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UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program
Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
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VinFuture Prize: Call for nominations
Nominations submissions due Apr. 17, 2024.
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UBC Collaborative Research Mobility Awards
Apply by May 6.
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Sustainability Education Fellows Program
UBCV faculty, apply by May 13.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 19.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal by March 15.
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UBCV Sustainability Coordinator Program
Access resources & support to help you foster sustainable practices in your unit.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 10.
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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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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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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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.
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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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Beyond 75: Read the community engagement report
The report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.


