Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBC launches new Student Strategic Plan
The revised plan was developed through consultations with students & staff & is aimed at enhancing student support through cross-portfolio collaboration.
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Black History Month at UBC
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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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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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Complete the worksite inspection survey by Jan. 30
Ensure your UBC workstation is safe, complete the survey by Jan. 30.
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Faculty & learners recognized with CAME Awards 2026
Congratulations to those recently honoured by the Canadian Association for Medical Education.
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Upcoming changes to Workday navigation & homepage
Learn about updates to Workday navigation from Feb. 2.
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Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program
Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC
See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
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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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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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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 20 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program
Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
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UBC Wellbeing Fellows Program
UBCV & UBCO faculty, apply for the new program by March 16.
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UBC Emeritus College Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCV emeriti by Feb. 25.
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Sustainability Education Fellows Program
UBCV faculty, apply by Feb. 16.
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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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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Search update: Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.
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Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy
A message from Roger Wong, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Search for a new Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health — Update
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 12.
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UBC’s updated Sexual Misconduct Policy and new training for all faculty and staff
Complete the Workplace Learning training by Feb. 28.

