News + Announcements
-
July 22, 2019
Call for applications: 2019 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters competition
The Offices of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, are pleased to announce the 2019 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition. Vancouver researchers are invited to submit their Notice of Intent to apply by September 23, 2019…
-
July 22, 2019Read UBC’s 2018/19 Annual Report
Find out about the university's progress over the past year and the achievements of faculty, staff, and others who are shaping our next century.
-
July 8, 2019
Statement regarding UBC’s participation in the Vancouver Pride Parade
An externally-booked event on campus in June has prompted UBC community members to express their views on freedom of expression and academic freedom, and ask questions around the university’s commitment to equity and inclusion. This extends to the broader community including the…
-
July 4, 2019
UBC strategic plan update and next steps
Since last year’s launch of our strategic plan: Shaping UBC’s Next Century, considerable progress has been made implementing it across the university.To summarize some of the progress since the plan was launched, a Progress Poster has been developed for you to print and…
-
June 19, 2019
UBC researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
The Canadian government recently announced an investment of over $275-million for 346 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 52 institutions across Canada.
-
June 14, 2019
Statement from the Provost regarding June 23rd event at UBC
Statement from the Provost about concerns expressed regarding the June 23rd talk, booked and to be presented by Jenn Smith.
-
June 4, 2019
Call for Letters of Intent for Large TLEF Projects
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, invites individuals to submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation projects. The deadline is 3 pm on July 11, 2019.About Large TLEF Transformation ProjectsLarge…
-
May 9, 2019
Deadline extended to May 15 for Senior Advisor to the Provosts on Academic Freedom applications
UBC has embarked on a search for a tenured, accomplished UBC faculty member, to be seconded to the role of Senior Advisor to the Provosts on Academic Freedom.
-
May 6, 2019
2018/19 Killam Award winners for excellence in teaching
As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty members who are nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in…
-
April 29, 2019
Invitation to join the Teaching Development Program for new faculty
Faculty who are either new to UBC and/or new to teaching, are now invited to register for a Teaching Development Program (TDP).Launching in August, this new 10-month program is designed and facilitated by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). It is intended to support faculty…