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Friday, May 12, 2017
Announcing a new Provost and VP Academic, UBC Vancouver
I am pleased to announce that Professor Andrew Szeri has been appointed as the new Provost and Vice-President Academic, for UBC Vancouver.
14 Jul 2017
View UBC’s 2016-2017 Annual Report
UBC’s 2016-2017 Annual Report has launched in a new downloadable format, it includes top highlights, high-level performance measures and financial information. Please take some time to read the many accomplishments of our students, faculty staff and alumni.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Gregor Kiczales Welcomed As Executive Director, UBC Extended Learning (UBC ExL)
Gregor Kiczales
UBC Extended Learning (UBC ExL), formerly UBC Continuing Studies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregor Kiczales as Executive Director effective July 1,...
30 Jun 2017
Canada 150 Research Chairs for Internationally Based Researchers and Scholars
The University of British Columbia invites top-tier scholars from all disciplines to submit expressions of interest in being nominated for a Canada 150 Research Chair at UBC.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Vice-Provost, International
The Provost is pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran as the Vice-Provost, International for a five-year term, commencing September 1, 2017.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Vice-President Research and Innovation
UBC is pleased to announce that Professor Gail Murphy has been appointed as the new Vice-President, Research and Innovation. She will formally begin the role on August 14, 2017.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
University Librarian
Ms. Susan E. Parker has been appointed as University Librarian.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice-President Information Technology
Ms. Jennifer Burns as has been reappointed as Chief Information Officer and appointed as Associate Vice-President Information Technology.