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UBCO researcher uses geology to help astronomers find habitable planets

Where should our digital data go after we die? UBC study explores possibilities

Asian Heritage Month at UBC

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, who have done so much to make Canada the amazing country we share today. This year Asian Heritage month is taking place against a background of anti-Asian racism and the continued tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a devastating humanitarian crisis in India. And yet communities are coming together, raising their voices and offering support to one another, within and across borders.

UBC researchers unveil first molecular images of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 mutation

The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. UBC researchers are the first in the world to publish structural images of the N501Y mutation on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein—a change believed to be partly responsible for the highly infectious nature and rapid spread of variant B.1.1.7.

Scheduling time off for COVID-19 vaccination appointments

As BC continues to roll out its provincial vaccination program, the provincial government has announced that employees can have up to three hours of time off, without loss of pay, to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine. These amendments to the Employment Standards Act are retroactive to April 19, 2021. To read the announcement in full, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021LBR0019-000784.

Building a community in business analytics

While the business world is often associated with competition rather than collaboration, a faculty member at UBC’s Sauder School of Business is launching an open platform to connect interactive learning materials and re

Participate in Celebrate Learning Week, May 17 – 23

Celebrate Learning Week (CLW) is a week-long initiative celebrating teaching and learning opportunities at UBC. Now in its twelfth year, CLW will be hosted online from May 17 – 23, 2021. The theme of this year’s showcase is shaping our future. For the first time, the Provost and Vice-President Academic from UBCV and UBCO will collaboratively present this week-long initiative that showcases teaching and learning opportunities at UBC through open lectures, poster sessions, workshops and more.

Emmerich Kálmán, Rediscovered

30-second bio: Emily Jarvis

As a physical activity coordinator for UBC Athletics & Recreation, Emily finds that she's happier and more productive when she moves throughout the day, be it a five-minute stretch or quick walk around the block.

2021 Distinguished University Scholars

The Distinguished University Scholar program recognizes UBC faculty members for their scholarly excellence. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an Adjudication Panel. 

May is Asian Heritage Month

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,  As you know, the month of May is Asian Heritage Month. It comes to us amidst significant adversities: the unprecedented rise of anti-Asian racism, the scepter of the unrelenting pandemic, the humanitarian crisis in India and so on. And yet even in the face of such daunting realities, we see communities coming together, raising their voices and offering support to one another, within and across borders.

Announcing the 2020/21 Killam Teaching Prize recipients

The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.  The Killam Teaching Prize is adjudicated within each Faculty at the Vancouver campus, and within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic at the Okanagan campus. Contact the UBC Vancouver Deans' Offices or the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan for nomination procedures and internal deadlines. Here is a list of the 2020/21 recipients: