Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences & medicine
The top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health education, research, partnership & impact.
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Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund 2026/27 projects announced
Explore projects across UBC who have received funding for teaching innovation projects.
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UBC advisory committee on Asian Canadian racial equity & inclusion: Call for applications
Apply to be join the committee by April 10.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra appointed UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Dr. Zandstra has been appointed UBC’s VPRI effective June 1, 2026.
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Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2026/27
UBC is projecting a balanced operating position as part of its 2026/27 budget, approved by the university’s Board of Governors in late March.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
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UBC Connects | Repairing the Mind: The Future of Brain Injury Research and Recovery
Register to join the in-person event on April 20.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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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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Transforming Health Symposium
Register to join the symposium, April 8–9.
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Password best practices & password manager workshop
Join the UBC Cybersecurity team workshop on Feb. 24.
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Get active this February as Move UBC turns 10
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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Black History Month at UBC
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series
Register to join the hybrid sessions through Feb., 2026.
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Data Privacy Week events at UBC
Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 27–29.
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UBC Connects | Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
Register to join the in-person event on Jan. 28.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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14 Not Forgotten ceremony
Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
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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. Ben Mortenson appointed Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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James Hogg Research Centre renamed & Dr. Don Sin reappointed Director
A message from Robert McMaster and Darryl Knight.
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Dr. Sophia Frangou appointed Associate Dean, Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. John Kramer appointed interim Director, ICORD
A message from Robert McMaster, and Patricia Daly.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra reappointed Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Choi appointed interim Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed interim Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.
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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.