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A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.

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  • tariff
    UBCV
    May 15, 2025 | Media release | Faculty & Staff

    What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

    Two months after U.S. tariffs took effect, UBC Sauder’s Sam Roscoe breaks down the impact on Canadian industries—and what’s needed to stay competitive.

  • Updates for leadership: UBC Bulletin
    UBCV & UBCO
    May 15, 2025 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff

    UBC’s Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible faculty and staff

    As we continue to navigate the evolving needs of our institution and workforce to support UBC’s long-term future, the university is launching a limited-time Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) on May 20, 2025 for eligible employees, in order to support organizational planning. 

  • Dr. Anka Lekhi
    UBCV
    May 14, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Dr. Anka Lekhi awarded 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

    The West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in post-secondary teaching over a number of years, primarily at the undergraduate level, in publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in British Columbia and Yukon.Dr. Anka Lekhi, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry and Vantage College, the recipient of one of this year's West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards.

  • Dr. Ahmed Hieawy, Dr. W. Stephen McNeil, Dr. Gabriel Potvin
    UBCV & UBCO
    May 14, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Three UBC faculty receive 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowships

    The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level.We congratulate the three UBC recipients of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2025:

  • UBCO Researchers of the Year
    UBCO
    May 12, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    UBCO faculty members named 2025 Researchers of the Year

    UBC Okanagan's prestigious Researcher of the Year awards recognize individuals who are making the world a better place through excellence in research and scholarly activity.Three outstanding faculty members have been honoured: Dr. Mohammad Arjmand in the Natural Sciences and Engineering category, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara in the Health category and Michael V. Smith in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.Find out more about how they are addressing the most pressing issues of our time.

  • sports day
    UBCV & UBCO
    May 12, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    View photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day

    More than 850 faculty and staff enjoyed this year's sports day which was held on May 2 at both campuses. The sun shone and many teams dressed up to add to the fun atmosphere. The event was made possible with the support of a dedicated group of staff and 90 volunteers who made this amazing day possible.Check out the photos from both campuses.UBC Vancouver

  • Colleen Kennedy
    UBCV
    May 12, 2025 | Staff in focus | Faculty & Staff

    Staff in focus: Colleen Kennedy

    As Coordinator for the Cognitive Systems Program, Colleen enjoys being surrounded by people who are passionate about cultivating a healthy learning environment for students. Get a glimpse into what fuels Colleen’s creativity, on and off the clock.

  • Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
    UBCV & UBCO
    May 12, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Apply for the 2025 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

    Applications are now open for the 2025 Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund. The PRE Fund awards up to $1,500 in funding to support collaboration and help build reciprocal relationships between community partners and UBC students, faculty, and staff. This year, there is a total of $50,000 to fund community-university projects.Faculty and staff are invited to apply for funding until December 31, 2025, or until available funds are exhausted. Visit the Community Engagement website for more information on how to apply and useful FAQs.

  • Dr. Erik Pioro
    UBCV
    May 8, 2025 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff

    Hope on the horizon for ALS

    Dr. Erik Pioro is bridging research and care to accelerate the development of innovative ALS treatments for patients across British Columbia.A decade after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet, tremendous progress has been made toward understanding the devastating neurodegenerative disorder that steadily robs patients of muscle control. However, effective treatments remain elusive—and so does a cure. 

  • 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
    UBCV
    May 8, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Faculty members receive 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

    Dr. Jana-Lea Davidson and Dr. Cheryl Ho have been honoured as recipients of the 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to the well-being of families and communities.The 42nd annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards awardees and nominees were celebrated during a ceremony on April 28. Several members of the faculty of medicine community were nominated for the awards across categories including Reconciliation in Action, Health and Wellness and Research, the Sciences and Technology.

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