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Inform the future of federal research support in Canada

The Government of Canada has convened an advisory panel on the structure and governance of the federal research support system, with particular focus on the relationships among the federal research granting agencies (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation.  You are invited to share your thoughts and provide input to the advisory panel via a questionnaire or written submission by Dec. 1.

30-second bio: Hilary Reid (née Clark)

Hilary is an English Language instructor with the Faculty of Education. Now, in her 40th year of teaching, find out what education means to her and learn about her family’s legacy of 106 years of continuous pedagogy at the university.

Presidential Search Committee announced

A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee In August 2022, UBC launched its search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor. The UBC Board of Governors is responsible for appointing the next President, one of the most important decisions the Board will make in the coming year.

Preparing for extreme weather at UBC

As the weather patterns shift towards snow, we would like to remind you of information available, to help you prepare for extreme weather.

Bivalent vaccines are here: What it means for people who are pregnant

Is road salt killing salmon?

UBC receives Gold certification in Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada

UBC achieved Gold certification for the Mental Health at Work® Framework at the 2022 Canada Awards for Excellence in Toronto on November 7, 2022.

Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis

Student affordability and food insecurity

In recent weeks, we have heard from students regarding their concerns related to affordability and food insecurity. The global recession and inflation, at a 40-year high, is causing financial challenges for many members of the UBC community and putting pressure on all areas of the university. 

Preparing for winter weather at UBCO

Vote in the 2022 Staff Pension Plan Elections by Nov. 23

Have your say in the 2022 Staff Pension Plan Elections and select the candidates who will represent the interests of all Plan members. The election and by-election are underway for members, as follows: 

Leadership update – Faculty of Dentistry

I wish to announce that Dr. Mary MacDougall has informed me of her decision to step down as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry next August, when her pro tem term comes to an end.  On behalf of the university, I would like to thank Dr. MacDougall for her steady leadership and for the key role she has played in the many successes and achievements of the Faculty of Dentistry over the past five years.