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Submit a nomination for the Envisioning Equality project by Dec. 20

Recognize exceptional women and gender-diverse faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the  Envisioning Equality project by Dec. 20.

Laneway homes can decrease neighbouring property values in affluent areas: UBC study

Leadership change within the Equity and Inclusion Office

As UBC continues to advance its equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) will be undergoing a leadership change.

UBCO professor digs into Earth’s mysterious mantle

Submit your comments as part of an external review of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry

External reviews are conducted periodically to ensure that UBC’s Faculties and Administrative Units are supporting the university’s academic mission. In January, the Faculty of Dentistry is undergoing an external review as part of this process.

2022 Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards call for nominations

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan; and Brad Wuetherick, Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning, UBC Okanagan At UBC Okanagan, we are proud to recognize the outstanding and innovative teaching taking place on our campus through our annual teaching awards. These awards recognize the dedication and passion of faculty members who strive to inspire our students and foster a community of academic excellence and innovation.

Department of Athletics and Recreation archival photos show varsity sports teams from 1915 to 2015

Equity Enhancement Fund – call for proposals

As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to the Equity Enhancement Fund for projects that are responsive to community needs and advance one or more of the actions outlined in UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan. Please encourage faculty and staff in your area to submit a proposal by November 29. Up to $15,000 in funding per project is available in Vancouver, and up to $10,000 is available in the Okanagan.

Planning for succession of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor In July next year, Professor Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, will be finishing his term. I am very grateful to Professor Szeri for his continued dedication and leadership in advancing the academic mission of the university.

Let your colleagues know how they made a difference over the past year

Last year, many of you shared thank you messages for your fellow colleagues who supported you during the transition to remote working as a result of COVID-19. We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s 'thank-you' initiative that we’re bringing it back again this year.

Vote in the Faculty Pension Plan Election

Elect two Faculty Pension Plan members to serve on the Board from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2025.  Vote online or by paper ballot by Nov. 22. Members with a Campus-Wide Login (CWL) username and password can vote online through the WebVote system. Those who do not have a CWL are asked to submit a paper ballot. Find out more

2022 Researcher of the Year call for nominations

A message from Phil Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation Each year, UBC Okanagan recognizes significant contributions to research and/or creative scholarly activity.  If you know of an outstanding faculty member or graduate student who has made a significant contribution to research during their time on our campus, I invite you to nominate them for a Researcher of the Year Award.