All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Prof. Atleo appointed Senior Advisor & AVP, Indigenous Affairs

Professor Atleo’s appointment is effective from May 1, 2026.
UBC AI & Health Network funds projects advancing responsible AI-powered health research

The inaugural Fellows Program supports researchers harnessing artificial intelligence to transform health research & improve patient care.
Tips to make winter holiday celebrations more inclusive

UBC Equity & Inclusion shares some ways to make holiday gatherings more welcoming for everyone.
Climate Teaching Connector

UBCV instructors, book a guest lecture on a range of climate topics.
Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference

Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
Proposed amendments: Deaccessioning Policy (UP11) & Information Systems Policy (SC14)

Share your feedback by Jan. 9, 2026.
14 Not Forgotten ceremony

Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2025

The award, from Human Resources Director Canada, recognizes workplace programs & policies across benefits, flexibility & culture.

Events

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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference

Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
14 Not Forgotten ceremony

Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 1.
Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota

Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20

See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events

Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day

Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week

Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025

Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series

Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.

Funding & Awards

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Indo-Pacific Scholarships & Fellowships for Canadians (Global Affairs Canada)

Submit a Letter of Intent to UBC Global Engagement by July 14.
Distinguished University Scholar Program

Internal call for nominations due by July 23
Large Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation Projects

Letters of Intent due July 17.
Inspiring Community Grants

Apply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025

Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16.
Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Apply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives.
UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13.
PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teams

UBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13.

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…