News + Announcements

Find updates on searches, appointments, external reviews and other academic-related activities.


11 Dec 2023

Leadership transition in the Faculty of Science

Dr. Mark MacLachlan has been appointed Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Science effective January 1, 2024, replacing Dr. Meigan Aronson at the completion of her term. 

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04 Dec 2023

CTLT Winter Institute: December 11–15, 2023

The CTLT Winter Institute (December 11–15, 2023) features events on generative AI in teaching and learning, collaborative learning practices, teaching in multi-access modalities, and more.

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30 Nov 2023

Search for a Deputy Provost at UBC Vancouver

UBC Vancouver is embarking on a search for a Deputy Provost. The search is open until January 11, 2024.

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22 Nov 2023

Dr. Heather Campbell reappointed Director, School of Community and Regional Planning

Dr. Heather Campbell has been reappointed as Director, School of Community and Regional Planning, effective July 1, 2024.

  • Reappointment

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22 Nov 2023

Dr. Steve Feng reappointed Head, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Steve Feng has been reappointed Head, Mechanical Engineering, effective July 1, 2024.

  • Reappointment

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15 Nov 2023

Kristin Kozar appointed Executive Director, Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Kristin Kozar has been appointed Executive Director of Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, effective October 18, 2023.

  • New

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10 Nov 2023

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund: Information and writing sessions: November/December 2023

In support of those interested in applying for the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund, the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) is co-hosting a series of events with Centre for Teaching and Learning’s Indigenous Initiatives team.

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07 Nov 2023

SoTL Seed Program open for proposals

The UBC Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL) and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) offer a support program for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects. The SoTL Seed Program provides those interested in exploring the impact of their pedagogical choices with graduate research specialists, collegial collaborations, and limited funding.

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