Updates, news and stories

New excellence funds available for student access and intercultural initiatives

A message from Dale Mullings, Associate Vice-President, Students, UBC Okanagan Dear campus partners,

Podcasting as a pedagogical tool in the time of remote learning

Dr. Tamara Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, Faculty of Arts, explores the benefits and challenges of podcasting pedagogy and the art of wandering within the context of remote learning.  Find out more

New paper solves the soft solid puncture problem

Dr. Mattia Bacca and PhD candidate Stefano Fregonese from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have recently published a paper answering the previously unsolved question of how the mechanics of piercing works on soft materials – like skin – by looking at the way nature has approached the issue. Learn more

UBC Library Awards 2021 winners announced

Each year, the Library Awards Program shines a light on those employees who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, excellence and a dedication to customer service through their work. This year's award winners are Emma MacFarlane, Hannah McKendry and Veronica Mewis.

Killam Accelerator Research Fellowships and Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations

We are happy to advise that nominations are now open for the annual UBC Faculty Research Awards and for the Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship (KARF). These awards acknowledge research excellence across all disciplines at UBC.  Recognition at the university level can lead to increased opportunity at a national and international level. We also strongly encourage you to consider equity, diversity and inclusion principles in your nominations.  Submission process for 2021:

Supporting pets and their people in the DTES

UBC-community partnership addresses public health needs while preparing future grads

30-second bio: David McAtackney

David is a Research and Engagement Strategist with the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, supporting historical and archival research related to Indigenous and colonial issues. Find out what he admires most in people and what he does to recharge his mind.

COVID-19: Resumption activities and updates

A message from Shelley Kayfish, Director, Campus Operations and Risk Management; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee; and Prof. Michael Burgess, Associate Provost, Strategy, UBC Okanagan; Professor and Chair in Biomedical Ethics, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee

Reminder of the requirement to use UBC email systems

At UBC, we all have a shared responsibility to protect the personal information of our students, faculty, staff, and other members of the university community.

How to beat the heat — indoors and out

UBC Vancouver — staying safe during the current heatwave

As we experience the unprecedented heatwave, please be aware of the following locations that are cooled and available for students, faculty and staff on our Vancouver campus today and tomorrow:

Update on the Integrated Renewal Program — Student

Over the past year, the university has completed major renewal projects related to our Human Resources and Finance systems under the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP). This resulted in the launch of Workday last November, which represented a significant step forward in modernizing our learning, research, and working environments at UBC. Thank you to all those who supported the launch of Workday last fall, as well as to those who continue to support the ongoing adoption of our new systems and processes.