All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference

Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
Proposed amendments: Deaccessioning Policy (UP11) & Information Systems Policy (SC14)

Share your feedback by Jan. 9, 2026.
14 Not Forgotten ceremony

Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
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.

Events

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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference

Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
14 Not Forgotten ceremony

Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
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.
Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events

Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day

Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week

Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025

Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series

Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.

Funding & Awards

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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award

Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
Ho-Am Prize 2026

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
Campus as a Living Lab Fund

Attend the info session on Sept. 16, & submit a notice of intent by Sept. 30.
UBC AI & Health Network Fellows Program

Apply for the inaugural program by Sep. 8.
Faculty Research Awards: Call for nominations

Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 15 & final submission by Nov. 17.

Appointment

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Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
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…