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Message from the President: Congratulations and thank you for everything you do

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-ChancellorHello everyone,

UBC community advised to be on alert for phishing emails requesting credentials

A message from Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice-President, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer; Don Thompson, Chief Information Security Officer

Dr. Richard Arias-Hernández appointed Academic Director, Vantage College

Receive funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver

Inspiring Community Grants provide up to $500 of funding to faculty, staff and students who wish to foster togetherness and connection on campus and in the Musqueam community – from art exhibits to cultural celebrations, the possibilities are endless. Since 2016, this grant has funded over 200 projects led the UNC community and local residents of all ages.Applications for funding are now being accepted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Teaching in focus: Shelina Babul

As Associate Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Shelina Babul leads concussion-related initiatives that turn research into action while empowering the next generation to make a meaningful impact.

UBC Vancouver – Call for proposals for the 2025 Winter Session Work Learn Program

The UBC Career Centre Work Learn program funds approximately 3,500 part-time hourly appointments each year, subsidizing meaningful work experiences for current UBC Vancouver students.If you have a work opportunity to help students develop their professional skills and contribute to a work environment, submit a proposal to the Work Learn program for winter 2025 employment opportunities (Sept. 1, 2025–Apr. 30, 2026).Submit a proposal by June 16.

Stories of Partnership: Central Okanagan Food Bank and UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management

“Stories of Partnership” is a Q&A series by the Community Engagement Network (CEN) that is dedicated to shining a light on examples of reciprocal community-university partnerships. These Q&As are meant to centre the experiences of community partners and foster a culture of continuous learning within community engagement and community engagement practices. 

Research in focus: Daniel Pauly

For decades, UBC Killam Professor Daniel Pauly, has challenged how we measure ocean health. From revealing the true scale of global overfishing to showing how climate change is shrinking fish, his work is reshaping marine science and informing policy worldwide. Learn more from Daniel and discover what tiny fish can tell us about the planet’s future.

What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

Two months after U.S. tariffs took effect, UBC Sauder’s Sam Roscoe breaks down the impact on Canadian industries—and what’s needed to stay competitive.

UBC’s Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible faculty and staff

As we continue to navigate the evolving needs of our institution and workforce to support UBC’s long-term future, the university is launching a limited-time Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) on May 20, 2025 for eligible employees, in order to support organizational planning. 

Appointment of Alice Miller as Deputy Registrar, UBC Okanagan

Dr. Anka Lekhi awarded 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

The West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in post-secondary teaching over a number of years, primarily at the undergraduate level, in publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in British Columbia and Yukon.Dr. Anka Lekhi, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry and Vantage College, the recipient of one of this year's West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards.