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Apply for the 2024/25 Maximizing Impact cohort

All non-tenured faculty at the level of assistant professor in the educational leadership and research streams who are within their first three years at UBC are invited to apply to be a part of this year’s cohort.Maximizing Impact is an eight-month cohort-based program, now entering its fifth year. This year’s cohort will include 35 faculty members from both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This program provides mentorship and coaching to engage early-career academics and educational leaders in maximizing the impact of their research, teaching, and leadership.

Staff in focus: Ash Raymond

Ash is a registered veterinary technician with Animal Care Services at UBC Vancouver. Find out why “I can do hard things” is one of her favourite quotes and how she invests in her wellbeing.

UBC research pinpoints how early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy

Help reduce traffic on JumpStart Residence Move-in Day

Each year, UBC Vancouver welcomes thousands of students as they move into their assigned on-campus residence. Historically, this has taken place over a weekend, but this year Move-in Day is happening on Tuesday, August 27.In order to support our new students, and minimize traffic issues at UBC Vancouver, we are asking you to work with your teams to help reduce traffic on campus that day. Faculty and staff are encouraged to adjust commute times, use public transportation where feasible, or work with their supervisor on alternative arrangements for that day.

Announcing the search for a new Vice-President, Human Resources

I am pleased to announce that UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, Human Resources.Adam Charania is currently Interim Vice-President, Human Resources. He was appointed to the role in April of this year, following the departure of the former Vice-President, Marcia Buchholz.The Vice-President, Human Resources, reports to the President and has responsibility for providing strategic leadership for the Human Resources (HR) portfolio as well as the broader human resource professional community of the university.

Teaching in focus: Patrick Parra Pennefather

Patrick Parra Pennefather is an associate professor with the Faculty of Arts. Discover his passion for project-based learning and how he designs lessons that foster collaboration, communication, self-regulation, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of Aerosol Removing Tapestry

Applications open for the StEAR Enhancement Fund

The UBC community is invited to apply for the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund this fall. A total of $300,000 is available to fund projects that advance the university's equity and anti-racism efforts. Individual or group applicants in Vancouver and the Okanagan may submit a proposal for funding between $500 to $10,000 per project. Since being launched last fall, $294,385 has been allocated across 41 community-led projects.

Challenges in partnered research: Achieving sustainability in engaged research

“Challenges in Partnered Research” is a new Q&A series by Partnering in Research that highlights individuals transforming policies, practices, and communities through collaborative research.

How changing a subject heading in UBC Library’s catalogue can support Indigenous research

Discounted monthly transit passes available for UBCO faculty and staff until Sept. 6

Reconnect with colleagues at the Welcome Back BBQ

The Welcome Back BBQ is back again this year in Vancouver and the Okanagan.  It is a chance for faculty and staff to enjoy a complementary BBQ lunch, live entertainment and build connections with colleagues and community partners.Previously a staff-only event in Vancouver, this year's BBQ will bring both faculty and staff together for the first time.The event will be held on Aug. 29 at UBC Okanagan, and on Sept. 11 at UBC Vancouver.