News + Announcements
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December 17, 2018
UBC faculty named AAAS Fellows
Dr. Eric Eich and Dr. Sarah Gergel have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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December 17, 2018
Search for a new Deputy Academic Director, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
UBC is embarking on a search for a new Deputy Academic Director, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT).
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December 4, 2018
Expansion of child care facilities on UBC Vancouver Campus
The UBC Executive recently approved the construction of three- 3,500 square foot modular buildings in Acadia Park, which will add up to 100 child care spaces.
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November 26, 2018
External review of the UBC Sustainability Initiative
The UBC Sustainability Initiative will undertake an external review, with the review team visiting campus January 21-23, 2019.
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November 23, 2018
Announcing the UBC Emeritus College
UBC is home to Canada’s first and only Emeritus College – a highly valuable resource that will support faculty members and senior academic administrators.
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November 19, 2018
Update on Canada Research Chairs appointments
The federal government recently announced significant investments in the Canada Research Chairs Program.
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October 15, 2018
Changes to the use and administration of Tri-Council/Tri-Agency grant funding
The Tri-Agency is initiating changes to simplify and streamline the administration and use of SSHRC, CIHR and NSERC grant funds. UBC is part of the pilot phase of this initiative known as “Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration” that is scheduled to begin on November 1,…
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October 1, 2018
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity: UBC membership
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic has renewed UBC’s membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity.
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September 18, 2018
Update on UBC Strategic Plan implementation
We are pleased to inform you of the progress that has been made to support the implementation of UBC’s strategic plan. The plan — Shaping UBC’s Next Century — was formally launched in the spring following a thorough consultation process involving thousands of members of…
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September 11, 2018
Call for proposals for small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) innovation projects
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic invites faculty, staff and students to submit proposals for small TLEF innovation projects. The deadline for proposals for both new TLEF applicants and for applicants with existing multi-year TLEF projects is 3:00pm on November 15. …