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06 Nov 2023

Call for nominations for OER Excellence and Impact Awards; West Coast Teaching Excellence Award

The call for nominations is now open for the Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Awards, as well as the 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards.

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03 Nov 2023

Dr. Deborah Money appointed Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Deborah Money has been appointed as Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, effective to June 30, 2028.

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23 Oct 2023

UBC launches inaugural Student Diversity Census

New census will provide UBC with important demographic data to better understand the diversity of the student body, identify barriers to inclusion and opportunities to enhance student experiences, and assess progress. 

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20 Oct 2023

Dr. Emma Cunliffe appointed Principal, Green College

Dr. Emma Cunliffe, Professor in the Allard School of Law, has been appointed as the fourth Principal of Green College, effective July 1, 2024.

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19 Oct 2023

Dr. Ben Mortenson appointed Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Dr. Ben Mortenson has been appointed as Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, effective to June 30, 2028.

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18 Oct 2023

Teaching and Learning with GenAI Symposium: November 14-15, 2023

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology is hosting a Teaching and Learning with GenAI Symposium on November 14 - 15, 2023. During this two-day symposium, participants will hear from faculty, students, and staff at UBC about the significance of generative AI and how it is influencing teaching and learning.

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16 Oct 2023

UBC's 2023 Distinguished University Scholars

We are pleased to announce the new Distinguished University Scholars at UBC for 2023.

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13 Oct 2023

Call for project proposals from Academics Without Borders

Faculty who are collaborating on a capacity-building project, or working with a university in a low- or middle-income country, are invited to submit a project proposal to Academics Without Borders.

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