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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

Integrate climate into your courses with the Climate Teaching Connector

The Climate Teaching Connector, coordinated by the Sustainability Hub, offers UBC Vancouver faculty an accessible way to integrate climate change-related content into their courses. The program connects faculty with graduate students from diverse disciplines who deliver guest presentations grounded in their graduate program, research, lived experiences, and unique climate perspectives.

15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025

From breakthroughs in organ transplantation to alerting us to the risks of space junk, UBC research made headlines in 2025, capturing global attention and sparking important conversations.  Beyond the most-read stories, other discoveries quietly pushed boundaries, from effective deer-management methods to innovative approaches to cancer care and recycling.  See 15 highlights that showcase how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.

UBC Okanagan adds voices to nsyilxcn street signs

UBC Okanagan is deepening its commitment to Indigenous language revitalization by adding voices to on-campus nsyilxcn street signs in Kelowna.New QR codes attached to the signposts link to an online pronunciation guide featuring audio recordings created by students in the Bachelor of Nsyilxcn Language Fluency program.“The nsyilxcn language is beautiful and descriptive, which the Syilx people recognize as being generated and given to the people directly from the land,” according to UBCO student Ashley Gregoire.

Announcing UBC's 2025 Distinguished University Scholars

The Distinguished University Scholar awards recognize exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an Adjudication Panel.This year’s recipients are:

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.

How warming winters could reshape BC’s Christmas tree choices

Adam Charania recognized among global HR leaders

Adam Charania, UBC’s Vice-President, Human Resources, has been named among the top global HR leaders. 

Meet the summer recipients of UBC’s 2025 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Earlier this year, the Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund was awarded to 16 inspiring university-community initiatives. These projects show how UBC students, faculty, and staff are developing reciprocal partnerships through diverse teaching and research projects.

How AbCellera grew from a UBC lab to a global biotech company

A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent, pushing BC’s economy forward It didn’t look like the beginning of a global biotech company. In 2012, six scientists working in a corner of a UBC lab were developing technology they believed could transform how new medicines are discovered—the team that would go on to form AbCellera.  

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