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Stories of Partnership: Central Okanagan Food Bank and UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management

“Stories of Partnership” is a Q&A series by the Community Engagement Network (CEN) that is dedicated to shining a light on examples of reciprocal community-university partnerships. These Q&As are meant to centre the experiences of community partners and foster a culture of continuous learning within community engagement and community engagement practices. 

Research in focus: Daniel Pauly

For decades, UBC Killam Professor Daniel Pauly, has challenged how we measure ocean health. From revealing the true scale of global overfishing to showing how climate change is shrinking fish, his work is reshaping marine science and informing policy worldwide. Learn more from Daniel and discover what tiny fish can tell us about the planet’s future.

What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

Two months after U.S. tariffs took effect, UBC Sauder’s Sam Roscoe breaks down the impact on Canadian industries—and what’s needed to stay competitive.

UBC’s Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible faculty and staff

As we continue to navigate the evolving needs of our institution and workforce to support UBC’s long-term future, the university is launching a limited-time Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) on May 20, 2025 for eligible employees, in order to support organizational planning. 

Appointment of Alice Miller as Deputy Registrar, UBC Okanagan

Dr. Anka Lekhi awarded 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

The West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in post-secondary teaching over a number of years, primarily at the undergraduate level, in publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in British Columbia and Yukon.Dr. Anka Lekhi, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry and Vantage College, the recipient of one of this year's West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards.

UBC Library supports Canadian research data discovery in European open scholarship platform

Three UBC faculty receive 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowships

With only ten fellows selected annually, we are pleased to announce that three UBC faculty members have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning at Canadian universities, and have been named as 3M National Teaching Fellows in 2025. In addition, this year is the first time a faculty member from UBC Okanagan has received this honour. We congratulate the three UBC recipients of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2025:

Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes

UBCO faculty members named 2025 Researchers of the Year

UBC Okanagan's prestigious Researcher of the Year awards recognize individuals who are making the world a better place through excellence in research and scholarly activity.Three outstanding faculty members have been honoured: Dr. Mohammad Arjmand in the Natural Sciences and Engineering category, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara in the Health category and Michael V. Smith in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.Find out more about how they are addressing the most pressing issues of our time.

View photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day

More than 850 faculty and staff enjoyed this year's sports day which was held on May 2 at both campuses. The sun shone and many teams dressed up to add to the fun atmosphere. The event was made possible with the support of a dedicated group of staff and 90 volunteers who made this amazing day possible.Check out the photos from both campuses.UBC Vancouver

Staff in focus: Colleen Kennedy

As Coordinator for the Cognitive Systems Program, Colleen enjoys being surrounded by people who are passionate about cultivating a healthy learning environment for students. Get a glimpse into what fuels Colleen’s creativity, on and off the clock.