Participate in Thrive Month at UBC

October 27, 2025

The annual Thrive mental health campaign is dedicated to making the UBC community aware of the resources and initiatives available year-round to support mental health and wellbeing. This November, take time to explore ways to support your mental health. 

From Nov. 1 – Nov. 30., attend events, apply for grants, and explore resources, such as the Mental Health Continuum (a new mental health self-assessment tool for faculty and staff). 

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  • Researchers
    UBCV
    November 27, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty

    Submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects

    The Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Award Program is a funding opportunity that subsidizes UBC Vancouver faculty members in hiring undergraduate international students to work on their research projects full time during the summer 2026 session.Through this program, faculty members can get help furthering their research while supporting international students in their workplace learning goals. Proposals will be accepted until January 28, 2026.

  • Dr. Mary Jung
    UBCO
    November 24, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Dr. Mary Jung appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes

    UBC Okanagan researcher Dr. Mary Jung is taking over leadership of one of the 13 institutes that make up the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), enabling her—and UBCO—to play a key role in advancing health research across the country. Dr. Jung, a Professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, was appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD) for a four-year term, beginning January 1, 2026. 

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