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2024 annual merit and performance-based increase programs

I am pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2024 annual merit and performance-based increase programs for eligible employees as outlined below.Merit programWe are moving forward with the 2024 merit program for eligible employees in the following groups: Management & Professionals (AAPS); Executive Administrative staff (i.e. excluded clerical); Farmworkers; and Non-union Technicians and Research Assistants.

UBCO researcher examines the link between hearing loss and activity levels

Ethical AI policymaking can rebuild public trust in journalism

Teaching in focus: Jason Ellis

Jason is an associate professor with the Department of Educational Studies in Vancouver. Find out what inspired him to develop his students’ historical thinking skills, and how historical arguments can enhance their understanding of the present.

Share your wildlife photos by June 7

Now that we have officially entered spring, it is the perfect time to enjoy being outdoors. Whether you’ve been exploring nature or spending time out in the garden, we want you to share a photo (or two) that showcases the birds and wildlife around you. All photo submissions from current faculty and staff will be published on UBC Today in the coming weeks.

Workday Student reaches key milestone

We are pleased to announce that Workday Student will reach a key milestone next week, when it becomes directly accessible by UBC’s student population.On May 21, all new and returning UBC students will gain access to Workday Student to support all their academic administrative activities for the Winter 2024 session and beyond.

UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander

Windows into the East: Arts and literature as cultural dialogue

May is celebrated as Asian Heritage Month, and in honour of this occasion, we invited three Arts faculty members to share their favourite art and literature pieces from their culture that hold personal significance.Art and literature form the foundation of one’s heritage and culture, influencing an individual’s values and identity. Dr. Tara Lee, Gu Xiong, and Dr. Mila Zuo reflect on how these pieces of art and literature are related to their lived experiences as Chinese-Canadians in our community. Their perspectives shed light on the invaluable takeaways of cross-cultural media.

Education through comics: Exploring the pedagogical value of comic art

Top tips for gardening in a drought

With BC in the middle of a multi-year drought, and another dry summer likely on the way, green-thumbed residents may be wondering how best to garden in a drought.Dr. Tara Moreau, Associate Director at the UBC Botanical Garden, provides top tips for gardening in a dry season and describes what gardens might look like in a climate-changed future.Learn more

View photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day

Take a look at images from the 14th UBC Faculty and Staff Sports Day, which took place on May 3. A total of 136 teams took part at UBC Vancouver while UBC Okanagan had its biggest Sports Day yet with 270 participants. The fun event was made possible with the support of a dedicated group of staff and volunteers who made this amazing day possible.See the UBC Vancouver photos

30-second bio: Jacky Takeuchi

As a research technician in UBC Okanagan's Faculty of Applied Science, Jacky gets excited by the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of researchers from all over the world.