All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
Provide your feedback on UBC’s emerging priorities

Complete the strategic plan refresh survey by April 11.
UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2025/26

UBC is projecting a balanced financial position as part of its 2025/26 budget, approved by the Board of Governors in late March.
International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31

See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marra & Zandstra

The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence & impact in their fields of study.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2

Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
Supporting Canadian suppliers and navigating U.S. tariffs

An update from UBC Finance on procurement & resources for sourcing locally.
Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)

Register to join the 3-month online program by May 1.

Events

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Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23

Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
Climate Emergency Week at UBC

Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 10–14.
Bridging Research & Action

Register to attend the hybrid event May 15–16.
Black History Month at UBC

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
Dr. Bonnie Henry on Leading In a Time of Uncertainty: My Road to Kindness

Register for the hybrid lecture on Jan. 30.
Check your lung health: UBCV Travelling Health Fair

Book an appointment to learn about your lung health, Feb. 18–21.
Get active this February with Move UBC

Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
GenAI in Teaching and Learning Symposium

Join the virtual symposium on Feb. 3.

Funding & Awards

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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
RCCbc grants for rural physicians

Apply by April 30.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
Solutions Scholars Program

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations

Register intent to nominate by March 5.
Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 8.
Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by March 28.
President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.

Appointment

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Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
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…
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…