Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Professor Michael Lee named 3M National Teaching Fellow
The award recognizes Lee’s outstanding contributions to teaching and learning across Canada and beyond.
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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 ShakeOut Oct. 17: Are you prepared for an earthquake?
UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
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Transforming Health Symposium
Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
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Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30
See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
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Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio
Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
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Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
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Rural Voices Gathering 2024
Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience
Register to join the in-person event on Sep. 25.
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Women’s Health Seminar Series
Register for the online seminars, starting Sep. 23.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
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UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
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Dr. J9 Austin appointed Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Hilary Grocott appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Robert Petrella reappointed Head, Department of Family Practice
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research Institute
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Fiona Dalton, President & CEO, Providence Health Care.
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Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood Research
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. Anita Palepu reappointed Head, Department of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Drs. Lynn Raymond & Shernaz Bamji appointed as Co-Directors, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.