Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Certain UBC staff are eligible for paid leave during the university’s seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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Is substance use affecting your wellbeing?
Find out by taking the confidential self-assessment.
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National Awards Program — Canadian College Of Health Leaders
Nominate an individual or team by Nov. 30, 2022.
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Help select the next class of medical students at UBC
Apply to be an interviewer by Nov. 25, 2022.
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Frank Laezza appointed Vice-President, Finance and Operations
A message from Professor Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Learn data visualization tool Power BI
Register to join the Nov. 29 workshop, hosted by FoM Digital Solutions.
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Reminder: 2022 Partnership Recognition & Exploration Fund
It’s not too late! Apply by Dec. 31, 2022.
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Grab a sweater and prepare for a cooler campus
Learn more about keeping warm on campus this winter.
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CTLT Winter Institute teaching & learning workshops
Register for teaching & learning workshops Dec. 12–15, 2022.
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Open house for Centre for Health Education Scholarship programs
Learn more about the Master of Health Professions Education & Clinical Educator Fellowship Program.
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UBC’s Thrive starts Nov. 1
Thrive month is happening Nov. 1-30.
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Go by Bike Week
Participate in the fall Go by Bike Week from Oct. 16-29.
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Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability faculty open house
Faculty, register to join the open house on Oct. 19.
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UBC Killam Professors: Diversity & Resilience in the Mind, the Body & the Environment
Register to join the in-person event at 6:30 pm on Oct. 24.
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Policy Communications Clinic & workshops
Develop skills to communicate your research for policy impact with workshops & consulting hours.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an online, interactive workshop for faculty and staff.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium
Register to join in-person or online on Oct. 18, 2023.
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Clinical Trials BC Symposium 2023
Register to join the event in-person or online on Nov. 28.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
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OER Excellence and Impact Awards
Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Attend the Sep. 12 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 27.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Sep. 16 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Ho-Am Prize 2025
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 23.
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Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition
Apply for 2024 grants by Sep. 30.
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Postdoctoral Exchange Travel Award: NTU LKCMedicine
Postdoctoral fellows, apply to engage in research at Nanyang Technological University for 4–6 months.
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Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations
Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 16 & final submission by Nov. 15.
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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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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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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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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.

