Updates, news and stories

UBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2023

Traffic pollution impairs brain function

A new study by UBC and University of Victoria researchers has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The findings show that just two hours of exposure to diesel exhaust causes a decrease in the brain’s functional connectivity – a measure of how different areas of the brain interact and communicate with each other. The study provides the first evidence in humans, from a controlled experiment, of altered brain network connectivity induced by air pollution.

Teaching in focus: Sally Stewart

Sally Stewart is an associate professor of teaching who believes in the power of students’ personal health as critical in setting a foundation for their academic success.

UBC Today launches new ‘Teaching in focus’ series

Meet UBC’s teaching faculty and learn more about what they bring to the classroom (and beyond) ‘Teaching in focus’ is a new feature highlighting our talented teaching faculty, their unique teaching style, and their incredible work at UBC.

Staff — submit your Professional Development Fund claims by Mar. 3

Don't forget to use available professional development (PD) funding and submit claims in Workday by Mar. 3. PD funds are intended to support learning activities that will enhance your workplace knowledge or skills and support your career growth at the university. Claims will be accepted in Workday on a first-come, first-served basis, until the annual funding pool is exhausted or by Mar. 3, whichever comes first. 

Attend a virtual forum on UBC’s anti-racism commitments

A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver; Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan; Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students; Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion

UBC congratulates new University Killam Professors

I am delighted to announce the appointment of three new University Killam Professors. This is the highest honour that UBC can confer on a faculty member.Our three new University Killam Professors were each nominated by our community of faculty, staff, students and alumni. They are exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields and have received international recognition for their talents and achievements.The University Killam Professors appointed in 2022/23 are:

Being sleep deprived can make tedious tasks seem tougher

Share your thoughts on the draft 30-Year Vision for the Vancouver campus

A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor As part of Campus Vision 2050, UBC has been engaging members of the community to understand how the campus land can be used to support the diverse needs and aspirations of the university and its community, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and the region over the next 30 years. Thank you to everyone who participated in this process and for sharing your thoughts, which have informed the development of a draft 30-Year Vision.

Update on search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee

UBC Library research project explores Indigenous perspectives in open education resource development

Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research