All Announcements

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UBC’s Thrive is November 1-30, 2022

Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
Register for Discovery to Commercialization: Speed Mentoring Event & Networking Social

Organized in partnership between UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the Discovery to Commercialization (D2C) speaker series has hosted conversations that connect people, ideas, and opportunities that are advancing life sciences research and innovation. Join the November 30 event for a speed mentoring session on effective career choices in industry, and…
MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed

Help select the next class of medical students at UBC.
Zoom & Microsoft Teams video recordings data retention

A data retention schedule for Zoom & MS Teams video recordings is coming October 2023.
Register now: Join an online focus group on healthy research environments in the Faculty of Medicine

Healthy Environments in Academic Research Teams (HEART) is a new program developed by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Office that aims to equip Faculty of Medicine research teams to thrive. HEART want to hear your thoughts on what makes a healthy research culture in the Faculty of Medicine, and shape a program that can create…
Five easy steps to stay safe online

Keep you, your family and your friends safe from cybercriminals.
Join us for the Indigenous Speaker Series: Diagnosing Truth, Healing and Conciliation Inside BC Health Care Systems

Register for the Monday, Oct. 17 event, hosted by the REDI office.
Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
Celebrate Academic Integrity Week, Oct. 17–21

Join the Academic Integrity Hub for Academic Integrity Week October 17–21, 2022, promoting academic integrity at UBC and beyond. Explore a range of events and resources, including Take Five for Integrity — an in-class awareness campaign supported with materials for instructors and in-class presentations from staff and students.

Events

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Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century

Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
Rural Voices Gathering 2024

Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
Workshops for community-engaged researchers

Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience

Register to join the in-person event on Sep. 25.
Women’s Health Seminar Series

Register for the online seminars, starting Sep. 23.
Medical Genetics: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.
Western Canada One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 2024

Register by Sep. 26 to attend.
Annual Welcome Back BBQ

Faculty & staff, join UBCO on Aug. 29 or UBCV on Sep. 11.
Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentations

Register to join the online presentations.

Funding & Awards

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Indo-Pacific Scholarships & Fellowships for Canadians (Global Affairs Canada)

Submit a Letter of Intent to UBC Global Engagement by July 14.
Distinguished University Scholar Program

Internal call for nominations due by July 23
Large Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation Projects

Letters of Intent due July 17.
Inspiring Community Grants

Apply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025

Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16.
Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Apply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives.
UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13.
PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teams

UBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13.

Appointment

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Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…