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Read UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence task force report

UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence task force has released its report. The report contains 54 recommendations to address systemic racism against Indigenous, Black and People of Colour within the UBC community and to promote inclusive excellence across UBC’s two campuses. Learn more and download the full report

Old DNA provides new insights for national park’s salmon management

Announcing the 2021/22 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding recipients

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) provides funding for eligible community organizations in BC to build partnerships and pursue shared projects with UBC. 

Submit an application to the Sustainability Education Grant program by May 16

The Sustainability Education Grant program provides funding for faculty members at UBC Vancouver looking to advance and diversify sustainability education opportunities for students across campus in all disciplines. The funding supports curriculum development centred on transformative learning that incorporates experiential, applied and/or interdisciplinary sustainability education principles. Submit your application by May 16.

How a million doses in a single test tube can save the world

Search for a new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor UBC is embarking on a search for a new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar, following an announcement that Dr. Kate Ross will be retiring.

2022 UBC Okanagan Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards recipients

A message from Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan; Brad Wuetherick; Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

New toolkit helps tackle climate anxiety

Masks required in UBC public indoor spaces until June 30

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

Alexandra Bayne appointed as Managing Director, Human Resources at UBC Okanagan

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan; Adam Charania; Associate Vice-President, Human Resources Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alexandra Bayne as Managing Director, Human Resources at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Already a member of the UBC Human Resources leadership team, Alex will be beginning her new role leading the Okanagan campus HR team on June 1, 2022.

UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022

For the 11th consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership.

Search for a new Academic Director, UBC Learning Exchange

UBC is embarking on a search for a new Academic Director, UBC Learning Exchange.Since its establishment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES) in 1999, the Learning Exchange has become a trusted and valued contributor to the DTES community. It has developed a welcoming, informal and lively hub where UBC students, faculty and researchers, and DTES residents and organizations, connect, pursue common interests and learn from each other, in order to increase community and university capacity to bring about positive social change.