News + Announcements
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March 8, 2021
Thirty-five Research Excellence Clusters to Receive GCRC Support in 2021/22
A total of 35 emerging and established research excellence clusters led by researchers on the Vancouver campus will be supported in 2021/22, including 24 awards made through the 2021/22 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition (GCRC) and 11 clusters entering the second year of their…
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February 26, 2021
Leadership transition in the Faculty of Education
After more than ten years of outstanding service, Professor Blye Frank's appointment as Dean of UBC's Faculty of Education will conclude on June 30, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
2021 Killam Connection Program: Accepting proposals
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is accepting proposals for the Killam Connection Program.
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February 24, 2021
Planning for 2021/22 Winter Session
The Provost's Office has details regarding the planning process for 2021/22 winter session teaching and learning activities.
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February 3, 2021
Mid-course feedback in Winter Term 2
As we approach the middle of winter term 2, many faculty will be considering additional ways to check in on the learning and wellbeing of their students. Mid-course feedback is an informal way of collecting input while the term is still in progress, in order to guide where minor adjustments may…
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January 27, 2021
Dr. Susan Porter receives award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education
The Board of Directors of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has named Dr. Susan Porter, Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies as the fifth recipient of the Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education, for her passionate advocacy and invaluable…
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January 22, 2021
Update to the community on remote proctoring software, including Proctorio
We are writing to provide an update to the UBC Vancouver community regarding the use of remote proctoring software at UBC, including Proctorio. We have heard numerous student, faculty and staff concerns about using such tools for online assessments, including privacy, ethical, and equity and…
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January 22, 2021
Navigating Uncertainty in the time of COVID-19: A pilot program
Note: As of February 4, 2021, we are at capacity for the initial pilot program. We will begin planning for second program for junior faculty this spring, and will announce registration in the summer. We thank everyone for their interest in the program.As Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women and…
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January 14, 2021
UBC congratulates 2020/21 University Killam Professors
Six new University Killam Professor have been appointed: Dr. Janice Eng, Dr. Tina Loo, Dr. Bonny Norton, Dr. Dolph Schluter, Dr. Rashid Sumaila and Dr. Dominiqu
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December 21, 2020
Search for Director, Faculty Equity
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic is recruiting for a Director, Faculty Equity.