Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
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TikTok at UBC privacy recommendations
Read the recommendations from Privacy Matters @ UBC.
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Join the Dean’s reception at ICAM 2023
Faculty & staff attending ICAM April 13–18, RSVP for the reception by April 7.
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Website admins: Google Analytics transition to GA4
To continue collecting web analytics, transition to GA4 before July 1, 2023.
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SBME Annual Symposium 2023
Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
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UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor
Read the update from the Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
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Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded Killam Prize for Health Sciences
The prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars distinguished through sustained research excellence.
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Support learners and colleagues during Ramadan
This year, Ramadan month starts on March 22 or 23. Read the explainer from the Office of REDI.
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Changes to video platform Kaltura
UBC Kaltura is migrating to the cloud. If you use Kaltura, here’s what you need to know.
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UBC ShakeOut Oct. 16: 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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Science, Stand-up & Song: Stem Cell Edition
Get tickets for the Oct. 16 event.
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Innovation UBC Venture Founder program
Apply by Oct. 27.
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Advanced Research Computing information session
Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
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Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver
Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
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From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres
Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
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Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation
Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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Orange Shirt Day at UBC
See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
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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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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHR
A message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Ravinder Dennis Bhui appointed Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Shahin Shirzad extended as Assistant Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education & Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
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Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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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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.
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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.
