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Extension of Dr. Mark MacLachlan as Dean pro tem, Faculty of Science

Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Professor of Chemistry and Canada Research Chair in Supramolecular Materials, has served as Dean pro tem for the Faculty of Science since January 1, 2024. This extension is for the period January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025, or the appointment of the new Dean.Learn more

Wesbrook Mall to close for four days from Dec. 10

Faculty and staff who drive or take transit to the Vancouver campus should plan for extra travel time between Dec. 10 and 13 as Wesbrook Mall will be closed between University Boulevard and Student Union Boulevard for 24 hours per day during that entire period due to ongoing construction.Read more

Jacqueline Denison appointed Associate Provost, Teaching and Learning

Net zero: Go big or go home

Apply for a Move UBC grant

Move UBC grants are now available for faculty and staff to initiate projects or initiatives that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.There are two funding streams available: Small grants: Projects requesting quick-start funds under $200Large grants: Projects requesting funds between $200–$1,500Applications are open year round until funds are fully allocated. Learn more

One in 20 people in Canada skip doses or prescriptions due to cost

Indigenous-led solutions to health crises: UBC Research Cluster tackles pandemic inequities

Share a Research in focus profile

Submit your Research in focus (a short, informative profile) and help your colleagues learn more about you and your research at UBC. We would love to hear more about you and your research at UBC. What do you hope will change as a result of your research? What’s surprised you the most about your research journey? Who are the collaborators you would like to acknowledge? Tell us. 

How does memory work

UBC researchers are revealing how the brain creates, stores and retrieves memories, opening the door to new treatments for PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder.

UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world

University Library receives Norman Epstein archives

Teaching in focus: Andrés Varhola

Andrés is an assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Forest Resources Management with the Faculty of Forestry. Through his teaching, he hopes to facilitate turning “aha moments” arising from students’ academic experiences, into effective life-long skills and timeless wisdom.