Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Anniversary signifier update
The signifier is now discontinued — update your email signature and other materials.
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Is your UBC workstation safe?
Complete the survey by Jan. 30 for a chance to win an emergency kit.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Staff & research associates, submit claims through Workday by Feb. 28.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Work Learn & Work Study, Summer Session 2026
Submit a proposal by Jan. 20 (UBCO) or Jan. 26 (UBCV).
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BC College of Family Physicians Awards 2026
Submit a nomination by Feb. 26.
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UBC Alert system: Test alert Jan. 14 & 16
UBC Alert will send a test notification to faculty, staff & students this January.
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Vote for Joint Faculties representatives on the Vancouver Senate
UBCV faculty, vote by Jan. 22.
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Dr. Keerat Sidhu appointed Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge
Register as a team or solo by April 15.
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The 20th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Ramanujan Hegde
Join in-person or online on April 5.
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CMHF Induction Ceremony 2024
Purchase your ticket by April 3.
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International Congress on Academic Medicine 2024
Register to join the event April 12–15.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 28.
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Unpacking Identity: IBPOC wellbeing workshop series
IBPOC faculty & staff, enrol in online workshops held March 12–21.
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UBC Wellbeing workshop “ME Time: Making room for joy”
Join the virtual workshop on Feb. 29, & explore more upcoming workshops.
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New procurement training workshops: Paying suppliers
Faculty & staff who work with suppliers, explore new workshops.
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 23.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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President’s awards for staff: call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on April 10.
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Emerging Media Lab: Call for project proposals
Submit a teaching, learning or research project proposal by March 15.
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Host Indigenous youth with seed2STEM summer research program
Submit a project proposal by March 20.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
UBCV faculty, submit a letter of intent by May 7.
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Medical Council of Canada Awards: Call for nominations
Apply by April 30, 2026.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 20 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Dr. Gina Ogilvie appointed interim Director, Women’s Health Research Institute
A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Roanne Preston, interim Chief Medical Officer, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Darryl Knight, President, Providence Research.
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Dr. Andrea Townson appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Undergraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Chris Morrow appointed Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed Head, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Faizal Haji appointed Director, Centre for Health Education Scholarship
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education and Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. Stirling Bryan appointed interim Associate Dean, Research, VCHRI & Executive Director, VCHRI
A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Gavin Stuart, Vice President, Research, Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Dr. Keerat Sidhu appointed Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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Pathways Magazine: Read the new education issue
Dean Sharmila Anandasabapathy launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2026: Call for nominations
Department heads & school directors, nominate by April 17.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Announcing the 2025 recipients
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Supporting those impacted by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC and Paul Winwood, Regional Associate Dean, Northern B.C.
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Supporting our community: An update from Dean Sharmila Anandasabapathy
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Holiday greetings from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Watch the video message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.