Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program
Apply to the program by May 22.
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UBC sets out spending priorities in 2023/24 budget
UBC’s Board of Governors has approved the 2023/2024 budget, setting out the university’s spending priorities for the year ahead.
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UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations
UBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31.
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Postdoctoral Fellows Financial Townhall
Provide your feedback on postdoc stipends, July 4–8.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations
Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
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Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)
Apply to join the delegation by July 1.
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Open house: Indigenous Stream, Clinical Educator Fellowship Program
Register to join the June 25 open house.
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Museum of Anthropology reopening events
Join the reopening celebrations June 13–16.
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Implementing equity and anti-racism priorities: Progress update
Register for the update and Q&A on June 25.
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Pride at UBC
Explore events & resources.
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Indigenous History Month at UBC
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Explore what’s happening across UBC.
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Go by Bike Week, June 3–9
Register as an individual or team for Go by Bike Week.
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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.