Updates, news and stories

COVID-19 rapid testing clinic now open to faculty and staff

In February, UBC embarked on a COVID-19 rapid testing pilot project for a clinical trial program at Orchard Commons Residence in Vancouver for students and staff living or working in congregate housing. 

New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever

William Cheung named director of Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

Marine biologist William Cheung has been appointed director of the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. The appointment is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

How the ‘Shifting Focus’ photovoice project is highlighting paths forward with formerly incarcerated men

How do you move forward after being released from prison? That’s the question at the heart of a community-based research project that had been meeting at the UBC Learning Exchange for four years before COVID-19 restrictions and has recently released a powerful photography project.

New Strategic Space Committee at UBC Okanagan

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan; Philip Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, UBC Okanagan Since its opening in 2005, the Okanagan campus has expanded significantly and cultivated a thriving community of students, researchers and creative scholars, and staff. 

Register for the Pick your Peak Stair Challenge by June 25

The Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge is an annual, fun and inclusive way to encourage faculty and staff to take the stairs. Stair climbing is a great way to boost cardiovascular health, build muscle and strengthen the core. All abilities are welcome to participate. Register with a team (4-6 people) or sign up as a solo climber by 4pm on June 25, 2021.

Attend the launch of the Faculty of Medicine’s response to the TRC’s Calls to Action

Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, and Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, invite you to join us as we formally launch and reflect upon the Faculty of Medicine’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action at a virtual event on June 25, 2021.

Pandemic underlines need to address physician burnout, study finds

Asia Pacific Women in Leadership Mentoring Program

The Asia Pacific Women in Leadership Mentoring Program provides international and intercultural opportunities for the empowerment, professional growth and development of aspiring women leaders. Two mentors (one senior academic leader and one senior administrative leader), and two mentees (aspiring women leaders) will be chosen to participate. Mentees should identify as women. Mentor applications are open to all genders.

30-second bio: Adedoyin Luwaji

Adedoyin works with UBC’s Dimensions team to examine where to embed equity, diversity and inclusion within the university’s research environment. Find out why the trait she most admires in others is kindness.

BC government introduces COVID-19 paid sick leave

In May 2021, the BC government amended the Employment Standards Act to provide three days of COVID-19 paid sick leave. This new COVID-19 paid sick leave provision applies to UBC employees in certain non-unionized roles, as well as employees who do not accrue paid sick leave. 

Statement on behalf of the Vancouver Senate Tributes Committee

A message from John H.V. Gilbert, C.M., Ph.D., LLD., FCAHS, Chair, Vancouver Senate Tributes Committee, Professor EmeritusFurther to President Ono’s Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, the following is forwarded from Dr. John H. V. Gilbert, Chair of the Vancouver Senate Tributes Committee: