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New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions

Saturn still reigns supreme as moon king with 128 new moons

Share your thoughts on the new Integrated Evaluation of Teaching policy by April 4

The UBC community is invited to comment on the draft of the new joint policy of the Okanagan and Vancouver Senates, Integrated Evaluation of Teaching, by April 4, 2025.

Announcing the recipients of UBC's 2024 Faculty Research Awards

This year, 25 faculty members have been named as recipients of the university's Faculty Research Awards.This award recognizes the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. Award recipients are selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Awards Committee and include early career researchers through to established members of faculty.

Submit an application to the Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program

The Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program is an annual fund of up to $3,000 available to UBC departments and units to support grassroots activities that promote wellbeing in the workplace.The program provides start-up funds and support for health-related, sustainable initiatives. You can apply for funding for programs such as mental health training; healthy eating and nutrition; art initiatives; community gardens; team challenges; and fitness classes, to name a few.The deadline to apply for funding is Apr. 7

Staff in focus: Viola Cohen

Viola brings UBC Okanagan’s stories to life as the Communications and Marketing Strategist. When she’s not crafting narratives, you’ll find her cycling, enjoying a great cup of coffee, or spending time with her cats.

Breaking down stereotypes to support women in engineering

Mentorship and promoting diversity are key to growing the number of women in the field, explains Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua“When someone tells me what I’m working on is a ‘man’s thing’ and I shouldn’t be doing it, I know that’s precisely what I should do,” explains Dr. Sumi Siddiqua, a professor at UBC Okanagan.Civil engineering is one of those things.

Challenges in Partnered Research: Should I Start a Non-Profit?

Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines, and it could be impacting their mental health

Attend the Provost’s All-Faculty Forum on March 17, 2025

A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

Celebrated Indigenous art collection coming to UBC Okanagan

Teaching in focus: Devan Scott

As an adjunct professor in the Department of Theatre and Film, Devan brings his experience working on set and as a critic into the classroom. He aims to help students develop their own design processes, empowering them to become independent and innovative visual storytellers.