All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Upgrades to learning platform Entrada

Entrada is migrating to the cloud. If you use Entrada, here’s what you need to know.
Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 1

Register to join the events May 1 at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2026/27

The budget proposal will be considered by the Board of Governors on March 31.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 23.
Campus Security renamed UBC Community Safety

Following consultation with students, faculty & staff, the change reflects the university’s broader mandate to support a safe & welcoming campus environment.
Land Use Policy (UP12) proposed amendments

Share your feedback by April 30.
Campus as a Living Lab Fund 2025 recipients

Learn more about the successful projects, which received a total of $500K funding.
Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Darryl Knight, President, Providence Research.
BC Rural Health Conference

Register for the May 29–31 conference in Prince George.

Events

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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.
International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31

See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 1

Register to join the events May 1 at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
BC Rural Health Conference

Register for the May 29–31 conference in Prince George.
Innovation UBC Lab2Market Health program

Apply for the virtual 3-day program by March 19.
Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions

Submit a session proposal by March 31.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 25

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series

Register by March 9 to attend the annual Faculty of Medicine event.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC

See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Funding & Awards

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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 23.
National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended

Submit nominations by March 31.
President’s awards for staff: call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on April 10.
Emerging Media Lab: Call for project proposals

Submit a teaching, learning or research project proposal by March 15.
Host Indigenous youth with seed2STEM summer research program

Submit a project proposal by March 20.
Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

UBCV faculty, submit a letter of intent by May 7.
Medical Council of Canada Awards: Call for nominations

Apply by April 30, 2026.
UBC Green Labs Fund

Apply by March 20 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.

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…