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All Announcements

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2023 UBC Teaching Practices Survey opens May 2

Survey feedback will be used to inform UBC’s strategic priorities.
Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023

Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
entrepreneurship@UBC fall 2023 programs

Attend the April 25 info session, and apply by May 8.
Partnering in Research Conference

Register to join the June 15 event.
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2023

This award recognizes employers creating a culture of environmental awareness & developing exceptional sustainability initiatives.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program

Apply to the program by May 22.
UBC sets out spending priorities in 2023/24 budget

UBC’s Board of Governors has approved the 2023/2024 budget, setting out the university’s spending priorities for the year ahead.
UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31.
Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.

Events

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UBC’s Thrive starts Nov. 1

Thrive month is happening Nov. 1-30.
Go by Bike Week

Participate in the fall Go by Bike Week from Oct. 16-29.
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability faculty open house

Faculty, register to join the open house on Oct. 19.
UBC Killam Professors: Diversity & Resilience in the Mind, the Body & the Environment

Register to join the in-person event at 6:30 pm on Oct. 24.
Policy Communications Clinic & workshops

Develop skills to communicate your research for policy impact with workshops & consulting hours.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an online, interactive workshop for faculty and staff.
Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium

Register to join in-person or online on Oct. 18, 2023.
Clinical Trials BC Symposium 2023

Register to join the event in-person or online on Nov. 28.
Orange Shirt Day at UBC

Participate in events & access resources leading up to Sep. 30.

Funding & Awards

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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards

Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27

Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)

UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
Open educational resource (OER) grants

Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant

Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program

Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals

Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.

Appointment

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Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…
Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…