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Join Us for It Starts with Us: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Gender)

An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) for the next It Starts with Us event: Let’s talk about sex (and gender). This presentation will feature Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer and Dr. A.J. Lowik, who will share some background learnings that set…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC As we enter a new year and a new winter term, we find ourselves in the midst of a significant transformational change in the global pandemic. While conditions remain serious right now, there is growing optimism that better days lay ahead. Despite…
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…

Events

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Advanced Research Computing information session

Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver

Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres

Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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.
Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David Boyd

Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe

Register for the event on Sept. 23.
Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025

Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.

Funding & Awards

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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
OER Excellence and Impact Awards

Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Attend the Sep. 12 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 27.
StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Sep. 16 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
Ho-Am Prize 2025

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 23.
Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition

Apply for 2024 grants by Sep. 30.
Postdoctoral Exchange Travel Award: NTU LKCMedicine

Postdoctoral fellows, apply to engage in research at Nanyang Technological University for 4–6 months.
Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations

Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 16 & final submission by Nov. 15.