Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV6 February, 2024 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Confronting capitalism and colonialism
During Black History Month, learn more about research that sheds light on the Black community’s history and achievements to gain an understanding and appreciation of Black history’s diverse perspectives and experiences.
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UBCV & UBCO5 February, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC United Way campaign raises almost half a million dollars for BC communities
Every fall, UBC comes together in support of our community through the annual UBC United Way Campaign. We are pleased to share that this year’s campaign was no exception. We demonstrated our commitment to building stronger communities by:
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UBCO5 February, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador at UBC Okanagan
Faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan are invited to apply to become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador and make a positive impact on their colleagues' wellbeing.The Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program supports the Human Resources Workplace Health and Wellbeing Services team to embed wellbeing practices within UBC workplaces by:
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UBCO2 February, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
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UBCO1 February, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?
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UBCV & UBCO1 February, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Get active this February with Move UBC
Move UBC is an annual university-wide initiative in February to encourage faculty, staff and the wider university community to reduce time spent being inactive. During Move UBC this month, find out about: The benefits of moving more and breaking up sedentary behaviourTips for fitting physical activity into your dayEvents and initiativesLearn more
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UBCO30 January, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery
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UBCV30 January, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Not in my backyard: City councillors who represent the most homeowners tend to reject large housing projects
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UBCV & UBCO30 January, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
CTLT Spring Institute: Call for contributions
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology invites proposals that demonstrate purposeful innovation in teaching practices, educational research, student services, and learning technology to support student success and experiences. The CTLT Spring Institute (June 3–7, 2024) serves as a forum for members of the teaching and learning community to collaborate, network and engage in knowledge exchange.
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UBCV & UBCO29 January, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Cam Gray appointed Interim Associate Vice-President, Communities of Expertise, Human Resources
I am pleased to announce that Cam Gray has been appointed Interim Associate Vice-President, Communities of Expertise (COE), Human Resources, effective January 8, 2024.
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UBCV & UBCO29 January, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Submit a Research in focus profile
UBC consistently ranks as one of the world’s top research universities. We are proud to attract the highest calibre research faculty whose innovations and discoveries are improving lives around the world.We would love to hear more about you and your research at UBC. What do you hope will change as a result of your research? What’s surprised you the most about your research journey? Who are the collaborators you would like to acknowledge? Tell us.
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UBCV & UBCO29 January, 2024 | Announcement | Staff
Staff - Submit your Professional Development Fund claims by March 1
Don't forget to use available professional development (PD) funding and submit claims in Workday by Mar. 1. PD funds are intended to support learning activities that will enhance your workplace knowledge or skills and support your career growth at the university. Claims will be accepted in Workday on a first-come, first-served basis, until the annual funding pool is exhausted or by Mar. 1, whichever comes first.