Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCO18 January, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Federal Government releases Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern
This week, the Federal Government released the new Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern, which will impact researchers applying for funding through the federal granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
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UBCV11 December, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
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.
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UBCV30 November, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
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.
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UBCV & UBCO20 November, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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UBCV16 November, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Preparing for extreme weather at UBC
As weather patterns shift towards snow, we would like to remind you of information available to help you prepare for extreme weather.If UBC is subject to extreme winter weather conditions, the administration may decide to curtail in-person learning activities and other non-essential services. In the event of extreme weather, you are advised to regularly check https://www.ubc.ca/ for campus status updates.
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UBCV & UBCO2 November, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Call for nominations for OER Excellence and Impact Awards; West Coast Teaching Excellence Award
We are pleased to announce the inaugural call for nominations for the Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Awards, as well as a call for nominations for the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards. These awards are open to faculty members at both campuses.OER Excellence and Impact AwardsThe OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work done by faculty who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources in credit courses at UBC.
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UBCV27 September, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Announcing the 2024/25 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition
We are pleased to announce the 2024/25 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) Competition. The competition is open to new and returning clusters of research excellence in all disciplines on the Vancouver campus. Applicants may select a budget term of one or two years. Cluster leads must submit a notice of intent by November 1, 2023.
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UBCV25 September, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Call for proposals for Open Educational Resource Grants
Faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit proposals for grants that support the use of open educational resources (OER) in UBC credit courses. OER are teaching and learning materials that are openly licensed to permit free access as well as adaptation and sharing. Since 2019, UBC has provided over $825,000 in OER grant funding for 79 projects across nine Faculties. There are two grant pathways:OER Affordability Grants
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UBCV14 September, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Call for proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Proposal submissions for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects are open to faculty, students, and staff at UBC Vancouver. The deadline for proposals is 3pm on November 16, 2023.About Small TLEF Innovation projects
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UBCV & UBCO11 September, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Staff
Update on 2023 annual merit program for eligible staff
I’m pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2023 annual merit program for eligible employees in the following groups:
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UBCV1 September, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Associate Vice-President, Health — call for applications
I am pleased to announce that UBC is embarking on a search for a new Associate Vice-President (AVP), Health on the Vancouver campus.The AVP, Health is a key member of the Vice-President (VP), Health senior management team. The role has responsibility for providing academic leadership and development, administrative management and delivery related to implementing the Strategic Plan of the VP, Health portfolio.
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UBCV & UBCO28 August, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Leadership changes in the Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance
We wish to inform you of some changes within the Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance (ERA) which will come into effect next month. Jennifer Kain, the Chief Assurance and Risk Officer, will be leaving UBC in September. At that time, Allen Amyotte, who is currently Director, Internal Insurance, will take on the role of Interim Chief Assurance and Risk Officer.