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Nine interdisciplinary teams selected to move into x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn

Nine interdisciplinary research teams are set to move into x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn, UBC Okanagan’s newest building, in March 2026.Solutions to some of society’s most important issues will be investigated by the teams, including: immunotherapies, climate adaptation, and communication and language connected to social and mental health. The teams were selected after a review process that saw applicants showcase the potential impact of their research, the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and how the new, innovative space would be used.

Opportunities and challenges for BC housing ahead of the election

Call for proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

Proposal submissions for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects are open to faculty, students, and staff at UBC Vancouver. The deadline for proposals is 3pm on November 14.About Small TLEF Innovation projects

Announcing the recipients of UBC Okanagan's Staff Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to the recipients of UBC Okanagan's 2024 Staff Awards of Excellence. This year, six individuals and one team were recognized for their unwavering commitment and dedication across the following categories: enhancing the UBC experience, leadership, Okanagan campus spirit and wellbeing.Find out more

Three calming ways to work through your climate worries

UBC experts share meditative practices for mitigating your climate-related stress.Find out about faculty and staff recommendations for tangible, calming, and restorative methods to process climate concerns, including: 

UBC Okanagan announces newest Principal’s Research Chairs

Three outstanding researchers from UBC Okanagan have been recognized with the title of Principal’s Research Chair.The Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program is an initiative that provides financial research support for UBC Okanagan faculty engaged in outstanding research or creative scholarship. UBCO PRCs are leaders who are expected to build and sustain world-class research programs.

Dr. Azim Shariff awarded Royal Society of Canada Kitty Newman Memorial Award in Philosophy

Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30

Every year on Sept. 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to recognize and raise awareness about the history and consequences of the residential school system in Canada. It is an opportunity for everyone to engage with the legacies of the residential school system and show their solidarity.  

Call for nominations for OER Excellence and Impact Awards

We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Awards. These awards are open to faculty members at both campuses.The OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work done by faculty who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources in credit courses at UBC.

Applications for 2024 Thrive Grants open until Oct. 7

Grants worth $300 are available for faculty and staff in Vancouver and the Okanagan who wish to host events that promote mental health during November, which is Thrive month at UBC. During the annual, month-long mental health initiative the UBC community is encouraged to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.