Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCO2 August, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | FacultyFaculty Research Awards — call for nominations
We are happy to advise that nominations are now open for the annual UBC Faculty Research Awards, including the Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship (KARF). These awards acknowledge research excellence across all disciplines at UBC. Recognition at the university level can also lead to increased opportunity at the national and international level. We strongly encourage you to consider equity, diversity and inclusion principles in your nominations.Application process for 2023:
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UBCV & UBCO4 July, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Simon Bates appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, at UBC Vancouver
It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Simon Bates has been appointed as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (AVP), Teaching and Learning, for a five-year term starting July 1, 2024.
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UBCV & UBCO30 June, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Appointment of Dr. James Olson, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, for a second term
We are pleased to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has approved the extension of appointment of Dr. James Olson as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, for a second five-year term, commencing July 1, 2023. During his first term as Dean, Dr. Olson has made many notable achievements. He led a community-engaged process to co-create the Faculty’s strategic plan,Transforming Tomorrow, and nearly doubled annual research funding from $53-million to $99.8-million.
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UBCV26 June, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Search for a new Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
UBC is embarking on a search for a new Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) at UBC Vancouver.Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, the Dean and Vice-Provost, G+PS, is responsible for providing leadership for graduate and postdoctoral studies at UBC Vancouver, including long-term strategic planning, quality assurance, and academic development, in collaboration with the Deans, other academic leaders, and a variety of service units.
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UBCV & UBCO8 June, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
New institutional roadmap to implement EDI priorities
In September of 2022, the Strategic Equity and Anti-racism (StEAR) framework was introduced to guide UBC’s approach to the implementation of institutional equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) priorities. I am now pleased to announce the release of the StEAR Roadmap for Change, a substantive component of the framework that includes a detailed set of objectives and strategic actions to be implemented over the next three to five years.
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UBCV5 June, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Call for letters of intent for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects
Faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation projects by 3pm on July 13, 2023.About Large TLEF Transformation projects
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UBCV31 May, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Christina Hendricks appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, pro tem, at UBC Vancouver
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Christina Hendricks has accepted the role of Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (AVP), Teaching and Learning, pro tem, for the term July 4, 2023 – June 29, 2024. The Vice-Provost and AVP, Teaching and Learning is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in areas related to teaching and learning, including continuing education and lifelong learning.
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UBCV17 May, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Change to academic scheduling this October
During the 2023 calendar year, statutory holidays have created an imbalance in the numbers of days available for classes on each weekday, with Mondays disproportionately affected. In light of this, the Vancouver Senate has approved a motion to designate Thursday October 12 as a ‘Make-up Monday’ to offset the impact of statutory holidays occurring on Mondays. All classes normally scheduled for Thursday October 12 will be cancelled and replaced by classes that are normally scheduled for a Monday.
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UBCV & UBCO15 May, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
UBC’s transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic
On May 5, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency. This announcement came alongside UBC’s own discussions about fully transitioning to a communicable disease prevention framework.
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UBCV & UBCO3 May, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Moving staff to midpoint of salary range (midpoint progression increase)
UBC has procedures in place to ensure that staff in the following employee groups move to the midpoint of their salary range within a specified timeframe, subject to satisfactory performance. These include Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS), Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants (TRA), Executive Administrative Staff, and Farm Workers.Identifying eligible staff
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UBCV & UBCO1 May, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Funding support for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Please note: this message was issued to UBC Vancouver. Read the UBC Okanagan message here.
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UBCV & UBCO27 April, 2023 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
New action plan focuses on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in UBC’s research ecosystem
You may be aware that UBC was a participant in the federal Dimensions: equity diversity and inclusion Canada pilot program. The pilot began in 2019 with an aim to better support members of historically, persistently or systemically marginalized groups in the research ecosystem.