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Vote for Joint Faculties representatives on the Vancouver Senate

There have now been two calls for nominations for representatives of the Joint Faculties (faculty members-at-large) on the Vancouver Senate.At this stage in the process, we would like to inform you that elections to fill the remaining positions are now underway and you are invited to vote for your Joint Faculties representatives on the Senate. Candidate information and voting instructions are available online.

UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate

Celebrating 41 equity and anti-racism projects and announcing the next cycle of StEAR funding

In another significant step towards building a more inclusive community, 41 new equity and anti-racism projects have been funded across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.Funded through the fall 2025 cycle of the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund, these initiatives are led by students, faculty, and staff. They focus on dismantling systemic barriers and fostering a sense of belonging through learning, research, and campus life. This cycle’s projects cover a broad range of topics, including:

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UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees

On December 31, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Fifteen of the most recent appointments have ties to UBC, as current and former members of faculty, alumni, honorary degree recipients and a member of the Board of Governors.

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Apply to the Sustainability Education Fellows Program

The Sustainability Education Fellows program offers up to $20,000 over two years to support UBC Vancouver faculty in developing new sustainability-related curriculum across disciplines. Two or more faculty members from different Faculties or departments are required per application.Apply by Feb. 16

Reminder: Share your feedback on proposed amendments to the Deaccessioning Policy (UP11), the Information Systems Policy (SC14), and the Wireless Network Policy (SC11)

As a reminder, the UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Deaccessioning Policy, the Information Systems Policy, and the Wireless Network Policy by Jan. 9, 2026. Find out more

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UBC spin-off companies tackle climate change and drive economic growth

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UBC Recruiting Canada Impact+ Research Chairs

As you may be aware, the Government of Canada recently announced the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program to recruit exceptional internationally based researchers to Canadian universities.