News + Announcements
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August 17, 2026
Senate Policy V-130: Syllabus statements on academic integrity and generative AI
Effective September 1, 2026, the UBC Vancouver Senate policy on Content and Distribution of Course Syllabi has two new required content areas: a statement on academic integrity, and a statement on the permitted use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in student-submitted work.We have…
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August 14, 2026
Apply to the 2026 Teaching Development Program for new faculty by September 10
The Teaching Development Program for new faculty supports early career instructors who teach credit courses. TDP is a cohort program that supports faculty members across both UBC campuses in their professional growth as teachers.The intended audience is faculty who are either new to teaching, new…
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August 13, 2026
Leading through Change: Celebrating 20 years of UBC's Academic Leadership Development Program
Entering its 20th year, learn how ALDP has evolved alongside the university while staying grounded in coaching, peer learning and community.
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August 5, 2026
Open Resource Centre for Assessments (ORCA) launches to support digital assessments at UBC
Faculty members planning their courses for the 2026/27 Winter Session can now access the Open Resource Centre for Assessments (ORCA), UBC Vancouver's new service for secure, flexible, and equitable digital assessments.Launching July 1, ORCA builds on the services previously offered through the…
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June 16, 2026
Renewal of the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
As part of UBC’s ongoing commitments to uplift Indigenous peoples and advance Indigenous rights, we are pleased to announce that the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund has been renewed with an additional $3 million. There will be three new rounds of funding, the first one being announced…
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June 12, 2026
Leadership update: Vice-Provost and AVP, Faculty Planning
Dr. Bhushan Gopaluni will be stepping down from his role as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning, effective July 31, 2026.
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June 3, 2026
Call for letters of intent for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects (2027/28)
Faculty at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit letters of intent for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects by July 16 2026.
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May 15, 2026
UBC working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident at Instructure
A broadcast message has been distributed regarding the restoration of the UBC community's access to Canvas following a cybersecurity incident.
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May 8, 2026
Community update on Canvas following cyber incident
A broadcast message has been distributed regarding the UBC community's access to Canvas being currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident.
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May 7, 2026
Dr. Bridgette Clarkston receives 2026 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Bridgette Clarkston, Associate Professor of Teaching (Department of Botany) has been awarded one of this year’s BCTLC West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards.