November 28, 2024
Move UBC grants are now available for faculty and staff to initiate projects or initiatives that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
There are two funding streams available:
Applications are open year round until funds are fully allocated.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Sundstrom as Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, effective July 1, 2025.
UBC’s 2025 Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competitions have launched, focusing on research and scholarly activity in identified areas relating to sustainability in British Columbia. This suite of awards represents one of the largest internal award programs at any university in North America. It supports the research and scholarly activities of tenured and tenure-track faculty members at all stages of their career, as well as those of master’s and doctoral students.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Henry Yu to serve as Principal of St. John’s College (SJC) for a five-year term effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. This appointment follows a review of Dr. Yu’s performance as Principal to-date, and the larger SJC ecosystem.
Faculty and staff are invited to nominate UBC alumni for their professional and community contributions through the alumni UBC Achievement Awards. These awards recognize excellence, leadership, and innovation in achievements and contributions to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of society, which positively reflect on the university.Learn more about the awards, eligibility, criteria, and process and submit your nomination by February 14.
Don't forget to use available professional development (PD) funding and submit claims in Workday by Feb. 28.
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