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2021 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

30-second bio: Derek Gladwin

Derek Gladwin talks about working with teacher candidates and how K-12 teachers inspire him.

Changes to Student Services at UBC Okanagan

A message from Dale Mullings, Associate Vice-President, Students, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Women with straight As in high school have same leadership prospects as men with failing grades

The relationship between good grades in high school and future leadership responsibilities in the workplace is stronger for men than it is for women, a new UBC study has found.

Consideration of the reappointment of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Szeri joined UBC as Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, in July 2017. As he approaches the end of his first term, he is now being considered for reappointment.

Breakthrough design at UBCO vastly improves mechanical heart valve

Announcing new Tri-Agency faculty research advisors

The Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of three UBC faculty members to the role of Tri-Agency faculty research advisors. Faculty research advisors serve both campuses and provide strategic guidance, advice and leadership regarding research funding.

A successful 2020 UBC United Way Campaign

UBC Vancouver runs an annual workplace campaign for the United Way of the Lower Mainland each fall, creating an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to connect, network and raise funds for a great cause. In 2020, when the need was greater than ever before, the campaign team set a goal of reaching 1,000 donors. Our community stepped up and exceeded their goal, with 1,025 donors coming together to raise over $600,000

Keeping the cameras rolling safely on BC film and TV sets

UBC medicine professor working with Netflix on COVID-19 safety plans At the start of 2020, Dr. Adam Lund was preparing for another busy year of helping keep people safe at marathons and music festivals.

Black History Month at UBC

Research in focus: Tao Huan

Find out how Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tao Huan’s research on metabolomics is helping provide insight into early life social and environmental factors that affect child health and development.

Susan Porter receives award for outstanding leadership in graduate education