Updates, news and stories

Announcing the Interim Chair of the UBC Board of Governors

I am pleased to announce that Mr. William Sundhu has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the UBC Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2024.

Update on the progress of strategic equity and anti-racism efforts

Launched in Jan. 2023, UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework set out the university’s integrated approach to advancing equity and anti-racism commitments and priorities drawn from across a number of institutional plans. Now, almost a year since its launch, a number of efforts have moved the implementation of this work forward.

Happy holidays from President Benoit-Antoine Bacon

As we head into the winter holidays, President Benoit-Antoine Bacon shares a brief message of gratitude with the UBC community.Watch the video

Leadership transition in the Faculty of Science

I would like to announce that Dr. Mark MacLachlan has been appointed Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Science effective January 1, 2024, replacing Dr. Meigan Aronson at the completion of her term.

30-second bio: Mina Kolahdouz

Mina works as a research technician in the Department of Surgery at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. As we journey into the new year, find out why she strives to savour the present moment.

Message from the Provost

Teaching in focus: Cameron Crookston

Cameron Crookston is a lecturer in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC Okanagan. Drawing on his research about drag in mainstream media, theatre history, and politics, Cameron's teaching approach invites students to think critically about the media they are drawn to.

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science leadership change

Discounted monthly transit passes available for UBCO faculty and staff until Jan. 12

UBC Vancouver – Participate in a strategic consultation for Innovation UBC

Members of the UBC Vancouver research community are invited to participate in a strategic consultation on services offered through Innovation UBC, aimed to enhance the support for sponsored research, technology transfer (patenting and licensing) and entrepreneurship.

Search for a Deputy Provost at UBC Vancouver

The Deputy Provost will be responsible for a strategic and impactful portfolio. This is a new title for an existing role, elevating the current Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs, portfolio to allow for more responsibility and delegation by the Provost.Duties will include oversight of the recruitment, appointment, and extension of senior academic and non-academic leadership roles and the approval of appointments for department heads and associate deans.