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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. 

UBC Vancouver – Call for proposals for the 2026 Summer 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 summer 2026 employment opportunities (May 1 – August 31, 2026).Submit a proposal by January 26.

UBC Okanagan – Call for proposals for the Work Study program

The Work Study program has $400,000 available in subsidies to enable faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan to create outstanding student employment opportunities.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 Study program by January 20, 2025. 

COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby

A snapshot of the Faculty of Medicine's year in review

Orcas and dolphins seen hunting together for the first time

Leadership transition in Peter A. Allard School of Law

Professor Ngai Pindell has informed me of his decision not to seek a second term and to step down as Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law as of June 30, 2026. 

Nominations open for alumni UBC Achievement Awards

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate UBC community members in recognition of their professional and community contributions. There are eight categories to recognize UBC alumni, faculty members, or community members committed to building an exceptional UBC.These awards recognize excellence, leadership, and innovation in achievements and contributions to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of society, which positively reflect on the university.Find out about the awards, eligibility, criteria, and process and submit your nomination by February 13.

Holiday message from the President

Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. appointed Senior Advisor and AVP, Indigenous Affairs

I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. as Senior Advisor and Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs, for a five-year term starting May 1, 2026. 

UBC Okanagan team harnesses computer modelling to reveal how wildfires move