January 28 is Data Privacy Day — help keep your data secure
A message from Hubert Lai, Q.C., University Counsel Today is International Data Privacy Day, an annual day which aims to raise awareness about the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information. At UBC, we are working hard to empower our faculty and staff to protect their privacy, both online and off. Here are three easy things […]
UBC Equity Enhancement Fund — call for proposals
A message from Sara-Jane Finlay, Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion UBC is committed to advancing equity and inclusion across the university, and inclusion is a key theme in UBC’s strategic plan. The Equity Enhancement Fund enables faculty, staff, and students to play an active role in this effort by providing them with up to $25,000 in […]
Know where to get the latest campus safety updates
There are a number of ways to stay informed about the latest campus safety alerts and updates. Below are several options available to faculty and staff: Safety updates in Vancouver Sign up to receive emails from Campus Security when new Vancouver campus safety alerts and updates are available. Learn more and sign up. Safety updates in the […]
30-Second Bio: Jonathan Easey
Help your colleagues learn more about you and your work at UBC. Submit your own 30-Second Bio.
Call for applications: Equity & Inclusion Scholars Program
A message from Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President, Academic The Equity & Inclusion Office is inviting faculty members at the Vancouver campus to apply for the inaugural Equity & Inclusion Scholars Program. The program provides up to $15,000 for qualified projects that build capacity for transformative teaching and learning through the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion […]
One-on-One with Simon Bates
Simon Bates is the Associate-Provost, Teaching and Learning. Discover what Simon considers as key to the future of learning at UBC, how he maintains work-life balance, and why he’s still passionate about teaching.
Eric Eich and Sarah Gergel named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Two UBC Vancouver faculty members have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. In the section of Psychology, Dr. Eric Eich (Distinguished University Scholar, Professor of Psychology, and Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs) is recognized by AAAS “for his penetrating theoretical […]
New from Professor Ono’s blog: UBC’s Emeritus College is the first of its kind in Canada
An extract from Professor Santa Ono’s latest blog post. Welcome to 2019. I trust you have all had a good holiday break. I know I always feel energized and hopeful at the start of the New Year. January can indeed be invigorating. The days are getting perceptibly longer. Students, faculty and staff are back on campus, […]
Take the Cool Campus Challenge
Post-secondary institutions across B.C. are challenging each other to see who can gather the most pledges to help reduce natural gas use and climate impact. Take the pledge and help UBC win the challenge. Learn more.
UBC Connects: 2019 speaker lineup announced
Acclaimed author, Michael Pollan takes the stage at the Orpheum Theatre on Feb. 11. Tickets to this event will be available online from 12pm, Jan. 10. View 2019 speaker lineup.
Jennifer Sanguinetti appointed Managing Director, Infrastructure Development
A message from John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Sanguinetti as the new Managing Director, Infrastructure Development, effective immediately. Reporting to me, Jennifer will lead capital planning, facilities planning, and project development activities for the Vancouver campus and provide support for planning and project development activities […]
Make the switch from paper to electronic T4 statements
Get ready for tax season and opt-in to receive your T4 statements online. As an added incentive to anyone still receiving paper copies, make the switch before Jan. 31 for the chance to win an iPad. Learn more.
Lakshmi Yatham appointed Head, Department of Psychiatry
A message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lakshmi Yatham as Head, Department of Psychiatry effective January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. In this role, Dr. Yatham will provide strategic leadership to the Department to foster excellence and innovation in […]
Anoush Poursartip and Rehan Sadiq named co-directors of the Digital Learning Factory Initiative
Dr. Anoush Poursartip (UBC Vancouver) and Dr. Rehan Sadiq (UBC Okanagan) have been named co-directors of the Digital Learning Factory Initiative. As co-directors, they will develop the overall vision, define its broad activities and associated benefits and responsibilities, and integrate learning (in the form of research and education) and industrial activities into a series of Digital […]
Stephanie McKeown appointed Chief Institutional Research Officer
Dr. Stephanie McKeown is the newly-appointed Chief Institutional Research Officer (CIRO) for the University of British Columbia – a role that spans both the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. Dr. McKeown has been working in Institutional Research for 25 years. She has been with UBC Okanagan since 2007, and has been the Director of OPAIR (Okanagan) […]
Call for proposals: Program for Undergraduate Research Experience
A message from Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver; Ananya Mukherjee-Reed, Provost and Vice-Principal, Academic, UBC Okanagan; Gail Murphy, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; and Philip Barker, Vice-Principal, Research Broadening access to and enhancing undergraduate research experiences is a central priority in UBC’s strategic plan. As such, the university has committed $1 million in strategic funds over two years […]