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14 Jan 2025
High-level assessment of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC
As part of the current Strategic Plan Refresh, the President and the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver, are examining the current system of overseeing and supporting graduate studies at UBC with a view to determining whether that
13 Jan 2025
UBC congratulates three new University Killam Professors in 2025
UBC has announced the appointment of three new University Killam Professors. The University Killam Professorship—the highest honour UBC can confer on a faculty member—recognizes exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields, and who have received international recognition for their achievements.
08 Jan 2025
Extension of appointment for Dr. Michael Hunt, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
I am pleased to announce the extension of the appointment of Dr. Michael Hunt, Dean pro tem , for the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This extension is for the period January 1 - June 15, 2025.
Dr. Hunt is a Professor in the...
02 Jan 2025
2025 CTLT Teaching Assistant Institute: January 13-16
This January 13–16, 2025, the CTLT Teaching Assistant Institute will feature a collection of workshops designed to support TAs as their roles continue to change in the new year.
16 Dec 2024
UBC researchers awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to tackle B.C.’s most significant environmental challenges
The inaugural Wall Legacy Awards funded by $100M+ Peter Wall Endowment generates $4M in research support annually for UBC faculty and graduate students.
27 Nov 2024
Extension of appointment for Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Science
Dr. Mark MacLachlan's appointment as Dean pro tem, Faculty of Science, has been extended for the period January 1, 2025, until the earlier of December 31, 2025, or the appointment of the new Dean.
26 Nov 2024
UBC’s 10th Learning Analytics Hackathon - GenAI has entered the discussion
The UBC Learning Analytics Hackathon, in its 10th year, is a gathering that unites students, researchers, and educators to develop innovative, data-driven learning analytics tools and techniques aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience at UBC.
21 Nov 2024
UBC's Financial Planning Process for 2025/26
Every fall, UBC’s leadership launches a comprehensive and consultative planning process to determine how best to allocate our financial resources for the upcoming year. Coordinated planning activities on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses result in a consolidated budget proposal that is submitted to the Board of Governors each spring.