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Taking an ‘animated’ approach to teaching

How a little bit of theatre is shaping the doctors of tomorrow at UBC

The big question

“Would you like to be our new president?” It wasn’t the question anyone had expected—least of all the person who asked it.

Dermot Kelleher

Dr. Dermot Kelleher joined UBC in 2015 as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Prior to his appointment at UBC, Dr. Kelleher served as Vice-President, Health, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. Over the years, Dr. Kelleher has received many prestigious awards including a Fogarty Scholarship at the University of California, San Diego, Wellcome Senior Fellow in Clinical Science, and most recently the Conway Medal from the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

Exploring the unexpected path to career fulfillment

The question may seem daunting, yet UBC’s Career Navigation and Transition Consultant Pooja Khandelwal hopes it’s one you’ll reflect on regularly for the sake of your wellbeing.

The heart of pharmacy care evolution at UBC

How healthy is your heart? You could know the answer in less than 30 minutes, and without having to leave campus, thanks to the work of Barbara Gobis, Director of UBC’s Pharmacists Clinic.

Curiosity takes eco-friendly breakthrough from lab to consumer

When faculty member Murray Isman visits the U.S., you may glimpse a smile when he spots an EcoSMART product.

Siobhán McPhee’s geographical exploration

Siobhán McPhee takes us on her journey to her role as professor in the Geography department and Vantage College

On the run with Malcolm Smillie

Sauder School of Business is home to one of the best Master track athletes in the world, Malcolm Smillie.

Tapping into talent at UBC

By day, Zanna Downes is the secretary of the Department of Theatre and Film. Outside of work, she's part of an internationally-renowned tap company.

Phyllis Poon's quarter century at UBC

Phyllis Poon from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies reflects on the last 25 years she's spent working at UBC

Rickey Yada

Dr. Rickey Yada is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. A Vancouver native, Rickey earned his BSc (Agriculture), MSc and PhD from UBC, before heading to the University of Guelph, where he spent the last 30 years. In October 2014, Rickey returned to UBC to commence his five-year Deanship, bringing to the role a strong commitment to research, teaching and learning.