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Research in focus: Cecilia Jevitt

Cecilia is a professor in the Department of Family Practice with the Faculty of Medicine. Through her research, she aims to reduce weight-based stigma and non-essential medical treatments by showing that women with obesity can have healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies.

Personalized solutions for youth mental health disorders

Many mental health challenges emerge in childhood and persist into adulthood, significantly impacting everything from daily functioning to work and school performance, social relationships and long-term wellbeing.    Early intervention and prevention strategies are urgently needed, and UBC researcher Dr. Sophia Frangou is at the forefront of a transformative new approach — personalized interventions based on brain imaging. 

Apply to the Developing Leaders Program by Nov. 22

The Developing Leaders Program – which has evolved from the Managing at UBC Program – is now taking applications from eligible managers.The five-month program is aimed at equipping early-career managers in Vancouver and the Okanagan with the skills and knowledge required to lead with more confidence and effectiveness.The deadline for applications is noon on Nov. 22 and the program will begin on Jan. 23, 2025.

UBC delegation of 12 going to COP29

UBC’s largest ever delegation of 12 faculty members and students will participate in person and virtually in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan this month.This event brings together countries, civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to accelerate action. UBC holds “Official Observer” status and is allocated a set number of ‘badges’ that provide access to the negotiations and events. 

Participate in UBC's Remembrance Day ceremony

2024 marks the 74th year that the University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.The university community is invited to join the event at the Vancouver campus War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11. 

Share your experience of working at UBC

At UBC, we deeply value a positive and inclusive workplace where faculty and staff feel engaged and supported.To that end, I am pleased to invite you to participate in the 2024 Workplace Experiences Survey. Your insights and experiences matter and we want to hear from you.

Apply for Global South partnership development seed funding by Nov. 29

Despite the diversity of UBC’s 300-plus formal international partnerships, collaborations with the Global South are underrepresented.UBC Vancouver faculty can apply for funding to initiate or deepen collaboration with partners in the Global South. The program provides seed funding of up to $10,000 per selected project for partnership development activities to support the development of joint initiatives. This includes:

How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses

New initiative looks to the future of AI and criminal justice

A new initiative focused on artificial intelligence and criminal justice is launching this fall, based at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.Led by Allard Law Professor Benjamin Perrin, the UBC AI & Criminal Justice Initiative will include practical educational resources aimed at law students, lawyers and the general public, as well as a new upper-year seminar and symposium for students.

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