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Share your thoughts on proposed amendments to the Policy on Academic Freedom by October 24

A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, pro tem, UBC Vancouver; Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, pro tem, UBC Okanagan

Read the latest Letter from Santa

COVID-19 lockdown may have accelerated HIV transmission in some at-risk populations

External review of the Faculty of Management

Emo-jional rescue: UBCO researchers create tool to measure the emotion in emojis

Submit an application to the Scholarly Publication Fund

If you are a faculty member looking to publish scholarly works, the Scholarly Publication Fund can provide support with publication costs, including the use of images, copyrighted materials, or special production elements. Faculty members from UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan are invited to apply for funding until available funds are exhausted. Approximately $75,000 is available annually, and applications will be reviewed three times each year. Submit an application by 4pm on October 15, February 15, or June 15. 

Invitation: Heads Up Forum

New canine lab seeks four-legged research participants

Dr. Rumee Ahmed appointed Vice-Provost, International pro tem

VCH COVID-19 booster clinic available at Life Sciences Centre

A Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) COVID-19 booster clinic is available at the UBC Life Sciences Centre. This clinic is primarily focused on immunizing those 12 years and above. Location: East Atrium (Entrance on Agronomy Road) 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3 Learn more

UBC Vancouver — call for proposals for teaching-related funding opportunities

We are pleased to invite proposals for a number of teaching-related funding opportunities this fall, in support of advancing UBC’s academic mission. Your support in encouraging UBC Vancouver faculty, staff and students to apply for these opportunities would be greatly appreciated. More information about the application details, deadlines and adjudication criteria can be found on the respective websites below.  Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects