All Announcements

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All Announcements

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UBC’s Financial Planning Process for 2026/27

An update of the financial environment and the upcoming steps in the planning process.
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 & New Year’s Day.
Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines

Take advantage of your annual plan maximums before they reset.
Voting open for Board of Governors positions and second call for nominations for both Senates

Voting & Senate nominations open until 4 pm, Nov. 27.
Search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation

UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18

Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota

Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20

See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
Welcome to UBC, Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy

Faculty & staff shared warm greetings for Dr. Anandasabapathy, along with recommendations for must-see places in B.C.

Events

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CTLT Winter Institute teaching & learning workshops

Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops Dec. 11–15.
Disability inclusion webinar series

Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility in a workshop Nov. 27–Dec. 1.
Trans Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20

Join events & access resources.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 21

Registration closes 4:15 pm on Nov. 21.
Let’s Talk About Your Data: A Discussion of Public Health Data

Register to join the public dialogue event on Nov. 29.
Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2023

Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 21.
Clinical Trials BC: Changes, challenges & developments in Canadian cannabis research

Register to join the online event on Nov. 9.
Public hearing on proposed amendments to UBC’s Land Use Plan

Register to attend online or in-person & share your feedback on Nov. 7.
Teaching and Learning with GenAI Symposium

Join the two-day symposium on Nov. 14 & 15.

Funding & Awards

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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)

UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
Open educational resource (OER) grants

Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.

Appointment

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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
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…
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…