All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diversity Task Force recommendations

The task force has released a final report outlining recommendations to the university.
VCHRI celebrates 20 years of research excellence

Register to attend the full-day event on May 9, 2023.
UBC expands list of pronouns in Workday

UBC Human Resources share why, & how to update your Workday profile.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
TikTok at UBC privacy recommendations

Read the recommendations from Privacy Matters @ UBC.
Join the Dean’s reception at ICAM 2023

Faculty & staff attending ICAM April 13–18, RSVP for the reception by April 7.
Website admins: Google Analytics transition to GA4

To continue collecting web analytics, transition to GA4 before July 1, 2023.
SBME Annual Symposium 2023

Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

Read the update from the Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.

Events

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CHSPR Health Policy Conference: Exploring the Future of Drug Coverage in Canada

Register to join in-person or online on March 5.
Consultation sessions for Innovation UBC

UBCV researchers, attend a virtual consultation on Dec. 14 or Jan. 12.
14 Not Forgotten ceremony 2023

Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 6.
CTLT Winter Institute teaching & learning workshops

Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops Dec. 11–15.
Disability inclusion webinar series

Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility in a workshop Nov. 27–Dec. 1.
Trans Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20

Join events & access resources.
Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 21

Registration closes 4:15 pm on Nov. 21.
Let’s Talk About Your Data: A Discussion of Public Health Data

Register to join the public dialogue event on Nov. 29.
Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2023

Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 21.

Funding & Awards

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Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine

Submit a research project by Feb. 4, 2026.
Attend International Staff Training Week 2026 in Berlin

Apply for funding to attend the June 2026 event by Jan. 18.
Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program 2026

Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 13.
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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.

Appointment

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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…
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,…