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UBC announces 2024 honorary degree recipients

Get active by participating in the Faculty & Staff Sports Day

The Faculty and Staff Sports Day will take place on May 3 on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Get ready to register your team of 4-6 participants (creative team names are encouraged) and compete in a wide range of activities suitable for varying levels of experience, fitness and ability.You can get involved in a number of ways:

Learn more about the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and its forthcoming Open House

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) is opening its doors to the UBC Vancouver community on April 15 to highlight its important role as a shared space that encourages dialogue about the Residential School system and the on-going impacts of colonialism in Canada. 

Professor Janice L. Stewart appointed Deputy Provost at UBC Vancouver

It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Janice L. Stewart has been appointed as Deputy Provost for a five-year term, starting May 15, 2024.As Deputy Provost, Professor Stewart will focus on providing strategic leadership and oversight for academic affairs, faculty recruitment and retention, and ongoing faculty relations matters. They will also support the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, in the realization of the university’s strategic academic aspirations.

Robert Janke appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus

UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25

UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.

Open Education Resources Excellence and Impact Award recipients announced

The OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work by faculty in Vancouver and the Okanagan who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources (OER) in credit courses at UBC.The recipients were selected based on their overall excellence in creating, revising or using OER in teaching and learning; the impact of their OER work on students, including addressing the affordability of educational materials; and their contribution to the greater open education community at UBC.

The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know

Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education

How philanthropy advances teaching, learning and research

As UBC works to transform ideas into action, philanthropy plays an important role in its success.Gain an insight into how philanthropic funds advance teaching, learning and research, not only at the university but also for the community it serves.Peruse a selection of stories

30-second bio: Kristine Wong

Kristine is a registered veterinary technician at UBC Vancouver. Find out what she believes is the best part of her work, and what makes her experience truly exceptional.

Apply to the Sustainability Education Fellows Program

Sustainability Education Fellowships are awarded to faculty members at UBC Vancouver who are leading the design of new sustainability courses and programs. Fellows receive funding of up to $20,000 over two years to develop new curriculum and contribute to advancing sustainability and wellbeing education at UBC.The deadline to apply is May 13.Find out more