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Dr. Hedy Law appointed as Director, UBC School of Music

Share your thoughts on updated amendments to the Senate policy on academic freedom by June 13

Update on 2025 compensation programs

Each year, UBC and other BC public sector employers receive communication from the Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC), regarding guidance and direction on performance-based pay increases.UBC recently received a letter from PSEC, indicating that all public sector employers, including the university, should at this time refrain from providing performance-based salary increases for executive, union-excluded and non-union employees, until further notice.

Promoting the shift towards greater gender equity in healthcare

Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

Help shape UBCO’s academic future

Message from the President: Congratulations and thank you for everything you do

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-ChancellorHello everyone,

UBC community advised to be on alert for phishing emails requesting credentials

A message from Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice-President, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer; Don Thompson, Chief Information Security Officer

Dr. Richard Arias-Hernández appointed Academic Director, Vantage College

Receive funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver

Inspiring Community Grants provide up to $500 of funding to faculty, staff and students who wish to foster togetherness and connection on campus and in the Musqueam community – from art exhibits to cultural celebrations, the possibilities are endless. Since 2016, this grant has funded over 200 projects led the UNC community and local residents of all ages.Applications for funding are now being accepted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Teaching in focus: Shelina Babul

As Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Shelina Babul leads concussion-related initiatives that turn research into action while empowering the next generation to make a meaningful impact.

UBC Vancouver – Call for proposals for the 2025 Winter Session Work Learn Program

The UBC Career Centre Work Learn program funds approximately 3,500 part-time hourly appointments each year, subsidizing meaningful work experiences for current UBC Vancouver students.If you have a work opportunity to help students develop their professional skills and contribute to a work environment, submit a proposal to the Work Learn program for winter 2025 employment opportunities (Sept. 1, 2025–Apr. 30, 2026).Submit a proposal by June 16.