All Announcements

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All Announcements

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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.
Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund 2026/27 projects announced

Explore projects across UBC who have received funding for teaching innovation projects.
UBC advisory committee on Asian Canadian racial equity & inclusion: Call for applications

Apply to be join the committee by April 10.
Dr. Peter Zandstra appointed UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Dr. Zandstra has been appointed UBC’s VPRI effective June 1, 2026.
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.
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
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.
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.

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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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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.
UBC Wellbeing Fellows Program

UBCV & UBCO faculty, apply for the new program by March 16.
UBC Emeritus College Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate UBCV emeriti by Feb. 25.
Sustainability Education Fellows Program

UBCV faculty, apply by Feb. 16.
Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28

Staff & research associates, submit claims through Workday by Feb. 28.
National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
Work Learn & Work Study, Summer Session 2026

Submit a proposal by Jan. 20 (UBCO) or Jan. 26 (UBCV).
BC College of Family Physicians Awards 2026

Submit a nomination by Feb. 26.

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…