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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 

UBC delegation of ten going to COP27

UBC’s largest ever delegation of students, faculty, and staff will attend the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, this November.  Find out more

UBCO team examines the roots of great wine tourism

Open call for applications: Community-University Engagement Support Fund

The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund is a program that builds partnerships and pursues shared projects with BC community organizations, supporting the partners behind collaborative research, teaching and learning projects that benefit communities across the province.

UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays

Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service disruption

Rella Ng appointed as new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar

I am pleased to announce that Rella Ng is joining UBC in November as the new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar. Ms. Ng is currently the Registrar at Douglas College. Prior to that, she served as Associate Registrar, Information, Records & Registration Services at Simon Fraser University. She also previously held several leadership roles within Enrolment Services at UBC.