Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV18 October, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & StaffSubmit your comments as part of an external review of the UBC Learning Exchange
External reviews are conducted periodically to ensure that UBC’s Faculties and Administrative Units are supporting the university’s academic mission. This fall, the UBC Learning Exchange is undergoing an external review as part of this process.
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UBCV & UBCO14 October, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Remote Work Update
As you are aware, in June of this year the university released our institutional approach to remote work. Thank you for your support in rolling out this program across both campuses. You can review the institutional strategy, objectives, principles, and HR guidelines at https://hr.ubc.ca/remote-work-ubc.
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UBCV29 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Announcing the 2022/23 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition
We are pleased to announce the 2022/23 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) Competition.
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UBCV23 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
UBC Vancouver – call for proposals for teaching-related funding opportunities
We are pleased to invite proposals for a number of teaching-related funding opportunities this fall, in support of advancing UBC’s academic mission. This year, we have expanded our scope of funding by launching a new call for ‘Students as Partners’ in course design. Your support in encouraging UBC Vancouver faculty, staff and students to apply for these opportunities would be greatly appreciated.
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UBCV & UBCO14 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
New funding available to support Indigenous Strategic Plan implementation
This time last year, we launched the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP). As you may recall, this plan sets out a series of goals and actions the university will take to implement the rights of Indigenous Peoples. You can view a copy of the plan at the new ISP website: https://isp.ubc.ca.
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UBCV & UBCO9 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Learn about IRP Student at a Sept. 29 virtual town hall
As you are aware, the university recently completed major renewal projects related to our Human Resources and Finance systems under the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP). This resulted in the launch of Workday, a significant step forward in modernizing our learning, research, and working environments at UBC.
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UBCV & UBCO2 September, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Time off to vote in the federal election
As you may be aware, the Canadian federal election takes place on Monday, September 20, 2021. Voting will be open in BC between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
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UBCV & UBCO12 August, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Update on 2021 annual merit program for eligible staff
I am pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2021 annual merit program for those who have passed their probationary period and are at or above the midpoint of their salary range in the following groups:
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UBCV21 July, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Announcing the appointment of new Dean, Peter A. Allard School of Law
I am pleased to announce that Professor Ngai Pindell has been appointed as the new Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law for a five-year term commencing no later than November 1, 2021.
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UBCV & UBCO5 July, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty
Killam Accelerator Research Fellowships and Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations
We are happy to advise that nominations are now open for the annual UBC Faculty Research Awards and for the Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship (KARF). These awards acknowledge research excellence across all disciplines at UBC. Recognition at the university level can lead to increased opportunity at a national and international level. We also strongly encourage you to consider equity, diversity and inclusion principles in your nominations. Submission process for 2021:
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UBCV & UBCO28 June, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Extension of appointment of Dr. Pamela Ratner, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the extension of appointment of Dr. Pamela Ratner as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning at UBC Vancouver for a second five-year term, commencing July 1, 2021. As Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning, Dr. Ratner is responsible for the academic leadership of enrolment planning and management, stewardship of existing and new academic space and capital projects, and has a role in the university budget planning.
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UBCV & UBCO28 June, 2021 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Supporting our return to campus
Following the UBC Broadcast on June 8, I would like to share more detailed information about the support and resources available to facilitate a return to campus. Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback so far. Whether you took part in one of the recent listening sessions and town halls, or provided comments through another channel, I want to offer my gratitude for your engagement in this process.