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UBCO researcher examines the breastfeeding and expressing experiences of Chinese women

Walking for Joy at UBC: Half a billion steps for health and community

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning – funding opportunities

Please note: this message was issued to UBC Vancouver. Read the UBC Okanagan message here

Get ready to showcase your wildlife photography prowess

In recent years, we’ve asked faculty and staff to share your snaps of nature-inspired moments.  

30-second bio: Violet Addams

Violet works within the Human Resources team in the Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver. They believe that the greatest question ever asked is “Can I help?” because it is a gift of connection and caring.

UBC Library digitizes Indigenous language dictionaries

As part of an ongoing effort by the UBC Library Digitization Centre and cIRcle, UBC Library is making Indigenous language dictionaries more accessible by digitizing these works and making them available through UBC Open Collections.

Dr. Samantha Reid appointed Associate Vice-President, Students, at UBC Vancouver

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Samantha Reid as Associate Vice-President, Students, at UBC Vancouver, effective April 15, 2024.The role is responsible for the strategic leadership and planning required to advance the goals and priorities of the Vice-President, Students portfolio and the Student Strategic Plan.

My sincere thanks as we complete winter session

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor

UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program

UBC is pleased to launch the inaugural competitions for the Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards.  These awards are valued at approximately $4 million annually, and have been made possible by the groundbreaking $100 million Peter Wall Legacy Fund, which was established through generous and recently revitalized donations from Dr. Peter Wall, dating back to 1991. 

Dr. William Valley awarded 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

In recognition of his excellence in teaching and his commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, and decolonization, Dr. William (Will) Valley is the recipient of one of this year's West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards. Through this award, the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council celebrates excellence in teaching in publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in British Columbia and Yukon.

Campus update on downtown Kelowna

Call for volunteers to support UBC Spring graduation ceremonies

UBC’s Spring 2024 graduation ceremonies will take place on the Vancouver campus from May 22-30 and on the Okanagan campus from June 6-7 with more than 12,000 students celebrating this important milestone.Get involved by volunteering to support the event. As a volunteer, you will play an instrumental role in making the experience memorable for everyone.A number of volunteering opportunities are available for faculty and staff during the graduation ceremonies on both campuses and at the Alumni Welcome Receptions at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.