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UBCO researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas

UBC researchers launch clinical trial exploring CBD for bipolar depression

Reminder: Preparing for extreme weather at UBC

With snowfall in the forecast this week, access information to help you prepare for extreme weather on your campus.A UBC Bulletin and UBCO Admin were previously issued for the Vancouver and the Okanagan campuses, respectively, with information on how to be prepared during extreme weather, steps being taken to keep the campus safe, and how faculty members can support students.UBC Vancouver

Inviting proposals for the 2024 Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

UBC Vancouver faculty members are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Continuous Learning Advancement Fund (CLAF) projects for 2024 funding.CLAF supports the creation, renewal and expansion of non-degree learning opportunities at UBC Vancouver, to help increase the university’s capacity to serve continuous learners in British Columbia, as set out in UBC’s Strategic Plan.

Drug discovery at an atomic scale

Announcing the Campus as a Living Lab Grand Challenge 2023 funding recipients

Three innovative projects that strengthen UBC’s sustainability leadership have been awarded funding through the annual Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) Grand Challenge 2023 competition.Faculty and staff from 22 academic departments and units across both campuses applied for this year’s competition, with innovative proposals that blended creativity and research excellence, within UBC and beyond, aimed at addressing the climate emergency.

Access your T4 / T4A statements on Workday

As we enter tax season, get information about your taxes, including what is taxable, pension details, and more. Log in to Workday to access your T4 / T4A statements online.You can also view frequently asked questions, including guidance on how to read your T4 slip.

UBCO researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability

Dr. Christie Newton appointed Associate Vice-President, Health

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christie Newton as Associate Vice-President, Health, effective February 1, 2024.

UBC Okanagan’s newest research clusters strive for a better world

The newest UBC Okanagan Eminence research clusters are utilizing their interdisciplinary expertise to tackle some of society’s most complex and urgent challenges.Clusters of Research Excellence are interdisciplinary teams of researchers that focus on addressing complicated societal problems beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Funded through the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation’s Eminence Program over the next three years, the research clusters will address:

UBC Vancouver – Apply to the Sustainability Coordinator Program

 The Sustainability Coordinator Program provides faculty and staff with opportunities and resources to promote and implement sustainable practices at work at UBC Vancouver. It allows interested faculty and staff to work up to four paid hours per month (subject to supervisor approval). The program is aimed at enhancing sustainability awareness within your Faculty/unit, fostering relationships, and promoting sustainable practices across UBC through peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing.

Learn more about UBC’s faculty and staff (FAS) email migration to the cloud

With data security a priority at UBC, the university is taking action by preparing to migrate all faculty and staff email services (FASmail) from being hosted on-premises to the cloud platform Microsoft Exchange Online.  The migration will take place over the course of the next 12-18 months on a departmental basis, beginning with UBC IT and a number of pilot departments.